Caitlyn Jenner shows ‘everything that California officials did wrong’ in single photo
Caitlyn Jenner has blamed poor land management by California officials for the wildfire crisis that continues to threaten the state.
The Olympian accused the Forest Service of “hypocrisy” by insisting that homeowners clear their properties of undergrowth while allowing their own to grow wild.
The comments came as millions of Southern Californians were on edge as winds began to pick up during a latest round of dangerous fire forecasts for the region Wednesday, where two massive fires have killed at least 25 people and destroyed thousands of homes.
Jenner shared a photo showing her property bordering overgrown public lands, which she called “a big burden.”
“My 30-acre property in Malibu borders CA state land (circled in red). Do you see the difference between my grounds management and the states?’ Jenner wrote on X.
‘No undergrowth or state forest management on their land, which provides an abundance of fuel for forest fires. No undergrowth on my land.
“The only reason my house survived the last fires is because of the ground clearance that was imposed on us.”
She further claimed that she had government lands on her border ‘dangerous and a great responsibility’ because the forest service ‘does not follow any standards and does not provide ground clearance in the way they force their overburdened citizens to do’.
Caitlyn Jenner blamed poor land management by California officials for the wildfire crisis that continues to threaten the state
She shared a photo showing her property bordering overgrown public lands, which she called “a big burden.”
“We have extremely high property taxes and must adhere to high ground clearance standards to prevent fires from spreading. CA=HYPOCRISY,” Jenner sighed.
However, the California State Parks Department told DailyMail.com on Wednesday that they “cannot confirm from the photo whether that land belongs to California State Parks.”
Still, CALFire’s website indicates that homeowners are required to maintain 100 feet of “defensible space” by removing potentially flammable growth.
The first 9 meters should also be completely free of dead or dry vegetation and space should be created between trees.
However, it is warned that in some provinces the requirements are even stricter. In San Diego, for example, homeowners must completely clear the first 50 feet.
While many agreed with Jenner, some suggested that fire resistance in high-risk areas is a responsibility that should be borne by homeowners who choose to live there.
“Should taxpayers be forced to foot the bill to keep homes safe for the wealthy elites who choose to live in these ultra-fire-prone hills in the most fire-prone state?” One person wrote.
‘Because you choose to live in these areas with beautiful land and views, we must provide infrastructure such as sewers, roads, water systems, emergency services and now expensive fire prevention measures – all funded by taxpayers who may never set foot in your exclusive neighborhood .
“Why should the average citizen, struggling to make ends meet in a modest home, be responsible for subsidizing the luxurious lifestyles of those who consciously choose to build in high-risk areas?”
The Olympian accused the forestry service of ‘hypocrisy’ by insisting that homeowners clear their properties of undergrowth, while leaving their own land to grow wild
The fires have killed at least 24 people and destroyed more than 12,000 structures, causing damage estimated at $40 billion.
More than 120,000 customers were without electricity in the Los Angeles metropolitan area Wednesday afternoon. Pictured: Charred remains of a beachside trailer park are pictured after the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, California
Nearly 100,000 of those were customers of Southern California energy company Edison in Ventura, Los Angeles, San Bernadino and Riverside counties. Pictured: Debris from burned properties as the Palisades fire continues in the Los Angeles area
But Jenner hit back, saying “the state must keep its land.”
“It is a basic service – forest management – all taxes paid by ‘we the people’ are already paying and must be demanded from our leaders,” she said.
The Fox News contributor confirmed that her $3.5 million Malibu home is safe and unaffected by the fires.
Thousands of other Californians haven’t been so lucky, including some famous neighbors.
The fires have killed at least 25 people and destroyed more than 12,000 structures, causing an estimated $40 billion in damage.
Firefighters in the Golden State might could experience fire tornadoes, a rare but dangerous phenomenon in which wildfires create their own weather.
A day after firefighters were given a reprieve with lighter winds than expected, gusts reached up to 55 km per hour [56 kph] on the coast and valleys and 90 km/h [88 kph] in the mountains before sunrise, National Weather Service meteorologist Todd Hall said.
More than 120,000 customers were without electricity in the Los Angeles metropolitan area Wednesday afternoon.
Nearly 100,000 of those were customers of Southern California energy company Edison in Ventura, Los Angeles, San Bernadino and Riverside counties.
“Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the extreme weather conditions,” the utility said on its website.
The company said on social media Wednesday afternoon that it had completed 100 percent of damage assessments for non-fire areas where it was safe to do so.
After the assessments, repairs will be prioritized based on the circumstances, and the time required will vary depending on the extent of the repair work needed, the post said.
Destruction from the Palisades fire to beachfront homes Wednesday, January 15
A house, seemingly unaffected by the Palisades Fire, stands on a hill amid the charred remains of other homes destroyed by the blaze as National Guard soldiers guard a checkpoint below in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, California
“Due to unsafe conditions, recovery may take longer than normal,” the company said.
The Red Flag Warning for an Extremely Dangerous Situation expired Wednesday afternoon, but dry conditions and locally gusty winds will persist into Thursday — especially in some mountain areas, the National Weather Service in Los Angeles said.
The wind reached its peak around 3pm on Wednesday and will decrease further in the evening.
Red Flag Warnings remain in effect until 6 p.m. Wednesday due to locally strong northeast to east winds and low relative humidity across much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties and parts of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties.
Red flag warnings remain in effect in the Santa Susana Mountains, western San Gabriel Mountains and the Interstate 5 corridor until 3 p.m. Thursday, the weather service said.