Reporting from the Eaton Fire
While on assignment to cover the disproportionate impact of natural catastrophes on low-income families and small businesses, journalist Russ Banham was evacuated from his own Los Angeles home. Here’s his story.
In this podcast episode, Leader's Edge interviews our own Russ Banham on his March cover story on natural disasters and the recent California wildfires.
A Los Angeles County native, Banham himself was forced to evacuate his home with his family as the Eaton Fire edged toward his neighborhood in January. After the fire was contained, Russ was able to return to his neighborhood and house, still intact. He shares his personal experience and details from his reporting.
