Open source arson investigation

By Xeni Jardin at 8:23 am Tuesday, Oct 6

Photographer Anthony Citrano roamed the burning hills above Los Angeles as the recent Station Fire spread. He captured a few photos of the spot where later, authorities would say the fire began. So why aren't law enforcement agencies or fire investigators returning his calls? Read his blog post, with photos, here. And in the LA Times, related reading: "Three weeks ahead of the Station blaze, the Forest Service sought to limit the use of local firefighting resources." Say it loud, people: no public option for firefighting!