LA's Fire-Rebuild: Can Speed Outpace the Next Blaze?

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LA's Fire-Rebuild: Can Speed Outpace the Next Blaze?
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CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti analyzes Los Angeles's rush to rebuild after last year's devastating wildfires ahead of the 2028 Olympics, noting that permits are being expedited and many homes are being rebuilt with wood despite fire-resistant options like steel or concrete; while some brick-like, code-exceeding homes survived, homeowners aren't necessarily informed about safer building choices, risking a repeat of past lessons unless stronger standards are adopted and time is taken to plan for a more fire-resilient city.

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