Just when firefighters were beginning to the raging wildfires
contain as the winds paused
By Saturday they were back with a vengeance creating
unwanted shock and awe
Leaving over 12,300 homes and buildings destroyed and 11
dead in their wake
Helicopters and planes are dropping thousands of gallons of
water and fire retardant on the advancing paths the fires take
More California National Guardsman are arriving on scene to provide
security in areas subject to evacuation
Looters and burglars in evacuated areas are being arrested
without hesitation
A 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. curfew is now in effect
Anger over the perceived tepid response of Newsom and Bass
and the firefighting budget cuts they chose to select
Businesses not burned to the ground like Disney, Space X and
the NFL are filling up the donation of funds and services well
Neighbors in the fire zones are coming to the aid of burned
out neighbors in deep distress from this fiery Hell
The estimates of the costs of the fire damage total at least
$150 billion and rising by the hour
As more and more structures and infrastructure are destroyed
by the raging wildfires’ power
Rebuilding will not be easy and will take years of time
While elected and appointed officials’ lack of preparation
seem to look like crimes
Newsom’s and Bass’ political aspirations by the wildfires
like so many structures may have been burned to the ground
Musk advising Gavin to spend less time with his hair gel and
L.A.’s residents call for Bass to resign increasingly abound
© 1/11/2025 Michael P. Ridley aka The Alaskanpoet
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