Wildfire that scorched Bel Air started in homeless camp - and residents fear backlash
(The Guardian United States)

The Skirball blaze began life as a cooking fire under a freeway, but assigning blame is complicated given the harsh conditions of LA´s homeless encampmentsAuthorities have revealed the wildfire that razed homes owned by LA´s wealthiest residents was started in a homeless camp inhabited by its most downtrodden.After the Los Angeles fire department announced on Tuesday that the Skirball fire began life as a cooking fire under a freeway about 20 miles from downtown, the homeless services community took a sharp intake of breath. Continue reading...