Los Angeles County is burning. Again. This time, the wildfires are faster, fiercer, and downright relentless. It’s like Mother Nature decided she’s had enough of our avocado toast and rooftop yoga and wants a clean slate.

The hills are ablaze, the skies are smoky, and the air tastes like a campfire—but with none of the marshmallow charm. People are scrambling, and the city’s infamous traffic has a fiery new plot twist.

The fires don’t discriminate when it comes to destruction. From quaint little homes to celebrity mansions that you’ve only seen on TV, everything is fair game. But here’s the kicker: not everyone is battling the flames equally.

The government-run firefighters are struggling to battle the blazes. Democrat officials are facing intense backlash for their incompetence.

But the fires aren’t waiting for anything to change. Lives and homes are still at risk. So, some folks are calling in private firefighters. It’s a scene straight out of a dystopian movie—except it’s real, and there’s no popcorn.

Private fire brigades are being hired by rich homeowners to keep their luxury homes safe. Meanwhile, inmates in orange jumpsuits are working round-the-clock for a paycheck that might buy them a candy bar.

When Fire Meets Money

Here’s where things get spicy: private firefighters aren’t new, but they’re sparking outrage. In 2018, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West thanked their private crew for saving their $60 million mansion.

Now, with LA under siege by flames again, wealthy residents are dialing up these exclusive firefighting squads like they’re ordering Postmates.

But it’s not just homeowners. Insurance companies are getting in on the action. They’re hiring private firefighting firms like Wildfire Defense Systems to protect covered properties.

If you think this sounds unfair, you’re not alone. Social media is ablaze with criticism, especially after a Pacific Palisades homeowner posted a desperate (and now-deleted) plea for private firefighters, offering to pay “any amount.” Yikes.

The Real Heroes in Orange

While private firefighters are cashing big checks, nearly 1,000 prison inmates are battling the same. These men and women, part of California’s Conservation Fire Camps Program, are doing grueling, dangerous work for $1 an hour. Their jobs include creating firebreaks, clearing brush, and supporting firefighting crews.

So, because Democrats like Mayor Bass and Gov. Newsom slashed fire departments’ budgets, the state lacks qualified workers. They are resorting to prisoners to save lives. How pathetic.

Kim Kardashian, known for her criminal justice advocacy, has taken to social media to highlight this glaring disparity. She praised the inmates’ bravery and called on Governor Gavin Newsom to raise their wages. “They’re risking their lives to save ours,” she wrote.

And honestly, she’s got a point. A human life-saving another should probably be worth more than a dollar an hour.

A Crisis of Fairness

The debate is heating up faster than the wildfires themselves. Critics argue that private firefighters highlight the glaring problems in disaster response. Things are getting so bad, that residents can’t count on city’s firefighters anymore.

And because Democrats have failed to hire enough firefighters, inmates are being recruited to do the work.

This isn’t just about putting out fires; it’s about what kind of society we want to be. Are we really going to let Democrats make this kind of a mess anymore?

Key Takeaways:

• Los Angeles County’s latest wildfires have displaced over 200,000 people and scorched 39,000 acres.
• Wealthy homeowners and insurance companies are hiring private crews to protect high-risk properties.
• Nearly 1,000 incarcerated individuals are working alongside CAL FIRE for just $1/hour.

Source: The Post Millennial