Torched
How a City Was Left to Burn and the Olympic Rush to Rebuild LA
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Jonathan Vigliotti's 'Torched' examines the January Los Angeles wildfires, detailing how warnings were missed, emergency systems faltered, and leadership gaps worsened the disaster.
The book connects the post-fire rush to rebuild to political and Olympic pressures that accelerated permitting and suspended environmental safeguards.
Vigliotti uses reporting, public records, and interviews to document failures at city and state levels, including the mayor's absence and decisions that prioritized speed over safety.
He contrasts standard recovery timelines and testing protocols with the truncated processes that followed, highlighting risks to returning residents and long-term resilience.
The book argues for accountability, better preparedness, and rebuilding practices grounded in science rather than political expediency.
The book connects the post-fire rush to rebuild to political and Olympic pressures that accelerated permitting and suspended environmental safeguards.
Vigliotti uses reporting, public records, and interviews to document failures at city and state levels, including the mayor's absence and decisions that prioritized speed over safety.
He contrasts standard recovery timelines and testing protocols with the truncated processes that followed, highlighting risks to returning residents and long-term resilience.
The book argues for accountability, better preparedness, and rebuilding practices grounded in science rather than political expediency.
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