Paradise lost; a tale of fire, destruction and corporate negligence
The blazing fire that destroyed Paradise, California is being described as the worst fire in California history. Over 6,450 private residences have been burned to the ground. Hundreds of commercial buildings were damaged and nearly 15,000 structures remain threatened. While the death toll is currently estimated at 79; there are still at least 1000 people who remain missing. Many of the deceased were found burned alive in their vehicles; these poor souls were consumed by the fire as they attempted to flee the area.
Search and rescue teams have now recruited the help of anthropologists because many of the human remains that are currently being found are merely charred bones found within the rubble of what was once residential homes.
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Due to the fast progression of the fire, there was no evacuation help provided to the public. Many of the survivors have shared their experiences on social media, some have claimed that when they called 911 to report the fire. The operator allegedly told them to leave the area and that there would be no immediate help from rescue teams. I have personally requested the 911 calls for Paradise, Ca and am still…
