Firestorm

Ever wonder what happens when a natural disaster spirals out of control and how you can prepare for the unthinkable? Learn why modern wildfires are becoming unstoppable superstorms and what it takes to survive when the system designed to protect you fails. Drawing from the harrowing Los Angeles fires, this summary reveals the critical flaws in our disaster response. You'll discover the untold stories of firefighters, victims, and officials, gaining a powerful blueprint for community resilience and personal preparedness in an age of escalating climate crises.

Jacob Soboroff is an award-winning NBC News and MSNBC correspondent who has reported from the front lines of America's most devastating climate-driven disasters. His firsthand experience covering deadly wildfires, including the very fires detailed in this book, gave him unparalleled access to the people and policies at the heart of the crisis. This immersive reporting across the country provides the unique, deeply human perspective that defines his investigation into America's new age of disaster and our urgent path forward.