Donald Light // January 14, 2025 
(Image source: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.)
As I write this blog on Friday January 10, there are multiple large, mostly uncontained fires burning in the greater Los Angeles area.
So, this blog begins with an expression of compassion for lives lost, injured first responders and residents, and the devastating losses of homes and possessions.
After the fires are extinguished and the number of deaths, injuries and property losses are known with some certainty; there will be a great deal of discussion and analysis concerning why this catastrophe occurred and