PBD uncovers the shocking details behind California’s devastating 2025 wildfires—the deadliest in the state’s history. With over 80,000 acres scorched, 4,000 homes destroyed, and 35 lives lost, this crisis is unlike anything we’ve ever seen. But who’s responsible? Critics are pointing fingers at Gov. Gavin Newsom and his controversial budget cuts, which slashed fire resilience programs just months before disaster struck. Did these decisions leave California unprepared? We’ll also explore the halted prescribed burns, the EMPTY Santa Ynez Reservoir fiasco, and the growing outrage over the state’s handling of this crisis.
