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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Bell Canyon HOA accuses volunteer fire department of 'being a liability'
The Brief Considered heroes for their contribution to wildfire responses, a homeowner association is accusing a group of volunteer firefighters of being a "liability." The debate stems from disputes over the volunteer department's insurance policy. VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. - A homeowners' association is accusing Bell Canyon's volunteer wildland fire department of being a liability to the community. What they're saying Mike Klein, Bell Canyon HOA President, questions if the volunteer fire department has formal training among their members and mentions issues with the coverage of the department's insurance. This comes as members of the department showed FOX 11's Laura Diaz certificates related to their training experience. "They showed us a proof of insurance," Diaz told Klein. "They showed you a certificate?" Klein asked. "Yes," Diaz responded. "You see the policy?" Klein asked. "No," Diaz said. "We have an agreement with them that they might show us the policy. The certificate shows you nothing. Certificate only shows you that there is a third insured but it doesn't show you any exclusions," Klein explained. The alleged concerns over the $10 million insurance policy now brings up the liability factor. "$10 million policy, it is covered 100% though for the volunteers, and I know that's been the big thing in the community saying we're uninsured and we're a liability, but we can't liability when we have no association with the HOA," said communications liaison Yoan Shalev. Also at issue is whether the group is allowed to tap into fire hydrants to battle fires. We were given a letter reportedly sent to the volunteer wildland fire department barring them from using the hydrants. The HOA says the volunteer wildland department is a liability. The backstory The volunteer department came to being after the catastrophic Woosley Fire devastated the area in 2018. What we don't know As of Wednesday night, no official announcements had been made in connection with the volunteer department's fate.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Miley Cyrus Calls Burnt House ‘Biggest Blessing'
recently revealed how the 2018 fire that burnt her house down became the 'biggest blessing' for her. She opened up about the tragic incident during an intimate preview screening of her upcoming album, 'Something Beautiful.' Sharing the emotional backdrop of the album, the pop icon showed her ability to find beauty in the bleakest moments. The loss of a home is devastating. Yet, losing her Malibu house during the 2018 Woosley Fire became a turning point for Miley Cyrus. It marked a moment of devastation that eventually sparked renewal and gratitude within the artist. The Grammy-winner offered a candid reflection on the tragedy during an intimate event in New York City on May 6. She was previewing her upcoming 'Something Beautiful' visual album at the event that involved a Q&A hosted by Spotify at Metrograph. According to PEOPLE, Cyrus recalled, 'Losing everything and being able to rebuild, and to be able to be purposeful and choose every piece that I'm gonna collect or also just about the people in my life.' She further explained, 'When my house burned down, a lot of my relationships also burned down, and that again just led me to such magic and to have so much gratitude.' This was in reference to the house she once shared with her ex-husband Liam Hemsworth. The pop superstar further reflected on what she would tell her younger self. She advised: 'Appreciate those darker times because, like I said, they are only leading you into the light.' Cyrus tactfully and proudly connected the reflection with her new era that began with 'Something Beautiful.' Acknowledging how she grew up with her fans since the 'Hannah Montana' and Disney days, she credited the support throughout her life. Cyrus' album preview became a poignant reminder of the tragic loss of her house during the Woosley Fire. She had posted an emotional post through her foundation, sharing a charred sign reading 'LOVE' amid the rubble. By reconnecting her album with the fire, she explained how the tragedy became a symbol of resilience. This eventually set the stage for 'Something Beautiful' on May 30. The post Miley Cyrus Calls Burnt House 'Biggest Blessing' appeared first on Reality Tea.
