The devastating wildfires sweeping across Los Angeles have claimed at least 24 lives, with officials warning that its worsening condition could intensify the crisis.

Gavin Newsom, California’s governor, described the recent wildfires as the “worst disaster in US history”.

The Palisades and Eaton fires have scorched over 40,000 acres combined, leaving a path of destruction that threatens various iconic landmarks and countless homes.

As the firefight continues, questions are beginning to mount about whether LA was adequately prepared.

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Char Miller, W.M. Keck Professor of Environmental Analysis and History, Pomona College in Claremont, California to find out more. 

 

The devastating wildfires sweeping across Los Angeles have claimed at least 24 lives, with officials warning that its worsening condition could intensify the crisis.
Gavin Newsom, California&rsquo;s governor, described the recent wildfires as the &ldquo;worst disaster in US history&rdquo;.
The Palisades and Eaton fires have scorched over 40,000 acres combined, leaving a path of destruction that threatens various iconic landmarks and countless homes.
As the firefight continues, questions are beginning to mount about whether LA was adequately prepared.
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Char Miller, W.M. Keck Professor of Environmental Analysis and History, Pomona College in Claremont, California to find out more.&nbsp;
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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.