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Give the arsonists matches, why don't you?
Apr 25, 2007 | 4:22 PM
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I must say that I'm really disappointed with the media, including Fox 11 LA. Every time there are high winds or dry conditions, every news personality in town is on the screen talking about "RED FLAG WARNING. HIGH EXPLOSIVE FIRE DANGER." Why don't we just drive around throwing lit matches out the window in dense brush?

Just a couple of days ago, I was shocked to see a reporter standing next to dry brush that has not been cleaned. She was reporting the location of the brush and stating that with this RECORD DRY SEASON, the FIRE DANGER was VERY HIGH. To make matters worse, later on in the report when Rick was doing the traffic and it went to the 405 cam in the Sepulveda Pass, Rick made it a point to mention "that's the dry brush" that was discussed earlier in the broadcast. YIKES!

Ummm... hello? Am I the only one noticing this? Why are we giving arsonists tips on where and when to start fires? I think there should be more responsible reporting in such situations where these mentally disturbed people might be watching the news and plotting their next arson attack.

Don't get me wrong - I LOVE my Fox 11 LA. It's the only news I watch & the only morning show I have any respect for. I just think that, as with anything in life, there are imperfections and issues that should be looked at.

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ddain read my blog view my photos
Apr 26, 2007 | 10:16 AM

I don't think arsonists need tips on where to start fires. Nobody tells them about the great spots that were hit in recent months in Universal City and in the Inland Empire. Let's be honest, there's dry brush just about everywhere in this city, you can flick a match in tons of places to light fires.
c_molina72 read my blog
Apr 26, 2007 | 11:17 AM

Absolutely correct, BUT, why emphasize it SO MUCH every time it's windy, hot, or dry. They don't need to post reporters everywhere and go on & on & on about the high fire danger. I just think that the reporting style in these situations can be altered a bit.
ddain read my blog view my photos
Apr 26, 2007 | 11:32 AM

I hear what you're saying...but if they're going to do a report on it, how do you tone it down then as you're suggesting?
c_molina72 read my blog
Apr 26, 2007 | 12:30 PM

Well I think they should just concentrate on advising - High wind advisory today. High-profile vehicles should be careful.

I think they should eliminate the whole "Extreme fire danger! This place will go up in flames! Be careful with matches."... they just seem to over-emphasize the whole fire aspect.

I think that responsible, reasonable citizens will know that it's windy and to be careful. Those cuckoos out there don't need an extra reminder. Granted, they'll do what they do, but we just don't need to encourage it by flashing it in their faces all day.

Know what I mean?
samo714 read my blog view my photos
Apr 26, 2007 | 3:36 PM

well if you want them to stop talking about the chances of a fire starting, there is only 2 things you can do. 1 is to clean up the dry brush yourself, or 2 let's light it up. come on people, let's set cali on fire. hell yeah. j/k. j/k.
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