Debate Rekindled: Are Private Firefighters for the Affluent the Solution to Wildfire Risks?

Recent fires raging across Los Angeles have ignited a fierce debate over the legitimacy and necessity of private firefighters, particularly among the wealthy communities that line the city’s picturesque hills. As the flames consumed thousands of acres and threatened homes, many affluent residents are considering the controversial option of hiring private fire services to protect their properties.

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