On the ground as fires burn through LA: What lessons can NZ take from this disaster?
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Destructive. Devastating. Apocalyptic.
That’s how the wildfires burning across Los Angeles over the last week have been described.
The blazes have largely brought the US’ second largest city to a standstill, destroying thousands of buildings have been destroyed, and forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate.
It comes as officials declare 2024 the hottest year on record, with temperatures breaching the target of 1 point 5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels for the first time.
Today on The Front Page, we’ll be discussing the ongoing climate risks that New Zealand faces with Victoria University of Wellington Professor Jonathan Boston.
But first, we’re in Los Angeles with 9 News USA correspondent, Lauren Tomasi.
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