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Private Firefighting Forces Tackle Wildfires in Los Angeles

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Private Firefighting Forces Tackle Wildfires in Los Angeles

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  • During recent wildfires in **Los Angeles County**, private firefighting teams, such as **Wildfire Defense Systems**, are working to protect specific homes.
  • These private firefighters contract with **insurance companies** to safeguard properties, which prevents large payout claims for fire damage.
  • The presence of private firefighters has sparked **controversy**, with criticism directed at their role in exacerbating social inequalities during disasters.
  • Private firefighting firms, including those hired by **wealthy homeowners**, represent a smaller portion of the overall wildfire response, but they are gaining attention.
  • While the **speed** of the current fires poses a significant challenge, private firefighting services emphasize their success rates in protecting structures from destruction.

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