In this episode of Global News Today, presented by Tom Burges Watson, we cover the Los Angeles wildfires that have claimed at least five lives and forced 130,000 residents to evacuate. The Palisades wildfire has reportedly burned 17,000 acres, with dangerous embers reaching the Hollywood Hills late last night. Former President Donald Trump has seized the moment to publicly criticize California Governor Gavin Newsom, blaming his leadership for the state’s fire management issues. We also discuss President Jimmy Carter’s funeral in Washington and the presidential vote in Lebanon.Guests:Dr. Chad Hanson - Wildfire scientist and fire ecologist Jerry Edling - Editor for KNX News Radio in LAMichel Helou - Secretary-General of the Lebanese Political Party - the National Bloc Paul Glastris - Former chief speechwriter to President Bill Clinton