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For almost two decades Australian artist Mark Whalen has called LA home.But last week as wildfires tore through communities, he and thousands of others saw their homes burn to the ground.Today, Mark describes the apocalyptic scenes he witnessed and the emotional toll of losing his home.We also speak with Vivien Thomson who has been a rural firefighter for decades and was a fire captain during the 2003 Canberra bushfires.Vivien speaks about the lessons learned over the years and whether we’re better prepared now.Featured:Mark Whalen, Australian artist in LAVivien Thomson, rural firefighter and farmerKey Topics: LA wildfires Mark Whalen Vivien Thomson Rural firefighting 2003 Canberra bushfires Fire preparedness Climate change and wildfires Community resilience Firefighting resources Building codes and fire safety
Mark J. Terrill is a journalist with a focus on local news, particularly in the Bluefield area of West Virginia. He has written for various publications including The Herald Journal, Idaho Press, Columbia Missourian, and The Manhattan Mercury. His work has also been featured in several media outlets such as ABC15 Arizona, The Washington Post, NBC Connecticut, and PBS. Mark covers a range of topics including sports, current events, and community news.
