LA Fires Raise Questions About Why We Build Homes In Fire-Prone Areas

EPISODE · Jan 22, 2025 · 10 MIN

LA Fires Raise Questions About Why We Build Homes In Fire-Prone Areas

from KQED's The California Report · host KQED

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