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"Pacific Palisades Fires Spark Debate Over Nature’s "Exit Strategy" Residents of Pacific Palisades, where the homes are as expensive as the avocado toast, have recently found themselves on edge as wildfires remind them that living in a canyon has its quirks. Sure, the views are incredible, but apparently, so is the fuel for a blaze. "It’s basically nature’s version of a reality check," quipped longtime resident Sandra Griddle, who had to evacuate her three-story Mediterranean-style mansion. "One minute, you’re sipping organic kombucha, and the next, you’re Googling ‘fireproof yoga mats.’" Fire officials described the flames as "fast-moving," though locals argue that’s just LA traffic karma finding a way to bypass the 405. Dave Chappelle might say, "That’s what you get for putting a mansion in the middle of a tinderbox. It’s like inviting fire over for tea and hoping it doesn’t touch the drapes." As the fires spread, debates over preparedness erupted almost as quickly as the flames themselves. Some blame the eucalyptus trees, others the dry brush, but most agree the real villain is Jerry from the HOA, who voted against installing firebreaks because they weren’t aesthetically pleasing. Meanwhile, influencers have been making the best of the situation. One TikToker posted a dramatic "fire and fury" montage from her rooftop, captioned "When nature gives you lemons… set them on fire for the ‘gram." Amid the chaos, one resident reportedly shouted at the flames, "This is Pacific Palisades, not Burning Man!" as if fire responds to property values. If nothing else, the fires have highlighted the irony of a town that pays millions for views, only to spend every fall wondering if their scenic hills will be the reason they need a new roof. Who says nature doesn’t have a sense of humor? SOURCE: http://bohiney.com"