Los Angeles is facing hellish landscapes as wildfires tear through neighborhoods, igniting a fierce debate about environmental policies and disaster preparedness. Dramatic footage of orange skies and fleeing residents has gone viral, with many asking: ‘Is this the new normal?’ 🌍🔥
CGTN’s Zhou Jiaxin reports that critics are slamming what they call ‘stalled relief efforts’ and ‘outdated climate strategies.’ California Governor Gavin Newsom defended recent budget allocations for fire prevention, but local activists argue vulnerable communities remain disproportionately affected. 💬 ‘We’re literally watching our future burn,’ said one UCLA student protesting outside City Hall.
The crisis has also reignited political tensions, with lawmakers clashing over fossil fuel phase-out timelines. Meanwhile, residents share surreal stories of escaping flames – some comparing the scenes to Netflix’s ‘Don’t Look Up’ 📺 – while calling for unity. As smoke chokes the West Coast, the world watches: Will this disaster finally spark meaningful change? ✨
