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Bill Burr Destroys Internet ‘Experts’ Over LA Fires: You Won’t Believe What He Said!

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On Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday, comedian Bill Burr expressed his anger towards people who were critiquing Los Angeles’ handling of the destructive wildfires without proper qualifications.

The 56-year-old comedy legend immediately praised everyone involved for their outstanding work in fighting the fires, such as those that occurred in Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades district and Altadena, a region adjacent to Pasadena.

He believed neither the internet nor its commentators contributed to the efforts in addressing the fire situation.

Burr, who additionally voiced anger towards insurance firms for capitalizing on individuals’ distress, criticized all these so-called “fire experts” and derided their efforts to deceive local authorities.

He sarcastically asked, ‘Why not just land a helicopter in the sea?’ Then he paused and added, using a disrespectful tone, ‘And then…’

Burr defended his decision to disregard criticisms about the limited use of helicopters during the early stages of the firefight, stating, “Would you want to attempt that in the dead of night? Absolutely not, you’re out of your mind!

On the initial fire-stricken evening, the winds were blowing at speeds up to 80 to 100 miles per hour, posing a potential threat to light aircraft or helicopters attempting to put out the flames due to these powerful gusts.

It appeared as though Burr hinted at certain unsubstantiated ideas circulating on social media platforms, suggesting that firefighters could have used water from the Pacific Ocean to extinguish the flames. This idea emerged due to struggles with pumping systems and excessive use causing low water pressure, which hindered attempts to suppress the fires by drowning them out with water.

As a lifestyle expert, I want to clarify that while the demand for water delivery services temporarily increased, we never faced a water scarcity issue. It’s crucial to note that flooding the fires with large quantities of seawater wouldn’t be beneficial. This action would not only salt the land and potentially harm the ecosystem, but it could also contaminate our precious groundwater resources.

Burr persisted in poking fun at the armchair critics, repeating a phrase they often use: “Clearly, this was mishandled.

‘That’s a big word we’re hearing now,’ Kimmel said of the ‘mismanagement’ claims.

Burr exclaimed, “Isn’t that just like someone who doesn’t know a thing about managing, to think they could handle the most devastating fire in Los Angeles while lounging around in their underwear on the internet?

During the segment, Burr shared that his family had to leave their home due to some reason or other, yet fortunate for them, the house was spared because of shifting wind directions.

As a lifestyle connoisseur, I’d like to point out that the actor from The King of Staten Island has more than a passing knowledge when it comes to helicopters – and here’s why: He personally owns one himself! Unlike some online critics who might be quick to judge based on hearsay, this gentleman has hands-on experience with these fascinating flying machines.

However, Burr humorously pointed out that he couldn’t simply fly the helicopter away from the impending fire because he knew they were costly, and he only owned a two-seater. He didn’t want to face a difficult decision, like Sophie in the movie, when it came to deciding who among his wife Nia or their two children would join him in the escape.

Instead, they all ‘piled into the SUV like everybody else.’

Burr went back to praise those swiftly restoring service following the destruction brought by the fires.

He stated that those individuals were out there, cutting down trees and restoring power lines, and more besides. It seemed as though this was the epitome of a terrible yet fitting event, and unfortunately, it transpired.

The humorist likewise criticized individuals on social media spreading rumors that homeless people were igniting fires.

He humorously pointed out that homeless individuals often build campfires daily, implying it was unlikely they were responsible for the catastrophic blazes all of a sudden.

He additionally challenged the idea that a homeless individual, without access to a vehicle, could travel from Altadena to Pacific Palisades. Some might wonder, did this person possess a hang-glider for such an extensive journey?

In simple terms, Los Angeles County is divided into two areas that are approximately 35 miles distant. Traveling between these locations by car can range from one to two hours, based on the specific time of the day.

So far, there’s no evidence that the LA fires are the result of arson.

Rather than Edison International, it’s the power company under investigation regarding allegations that a fallen conductor might have sparked one of the fires.

A number of legal actions have been initiated against Southern California Edison due to allegations that the energy firm was responsible for igniting the Eaton fire, a disaster that has wreaked havoc in Altadena and Pasadena.

Later, Burr voiced his disapproval towards CNN and other media outlets for primarily concentrating on unsubstantiated rumors and speculations about arsonists, while neglecting to report on insurance companies that terminated policies in the affected regions at the end of last year. This action left residents whose homes were destroyed with no financial backup.

He exclaimed, ‘Free Luigi!’, alluding to Luigi Mangione, a man facing charges for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, which drew amusement and approval from the crowd.

In a different part of the piece, it emerged that Bill remained remarkably composed when his household needed to leave, since he tends to become unusually tranquil during emergencies and finds himself unduly agitated by trivial annoyances instead.

To date, at least 25 individuals have lost their lives due to the LA fires, while over 180,000 others have been compelled to leave their homes as a result.

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2025-01-16 01:03

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