Private firefighters are helping out in L.A. wildfires. It raises ethical questions

Private firefighting crews hired by insurers and others are raising big ethical questions amid the California wildfires. Pictured here is a snapshot of the devastating impact in Sunset Boulevard in Pacific Palisades, Calif., on Jan. 14, 2025.

Insurers are deploying private firefighters amid the Los Angeles wildfires. Are they an added bonus for all — or only for those who can afford them?

(Image credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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