The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper: Season 3, Episode 2

3 - 2: LA Burning

CNN Anchor Anderson Cooper returns with a timely special report on the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles County.

This week in Los Angeles, whole neighborhoods have been devastated, and tens of thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate since the blazes began. Building on CNN's comprehensive reporting on the ground throughout the week, Cooper traces the origins of these deadly wildfires, examining the conditions that led to this outbreak and the stories of those who have lost everything. Millions are living in trying conditions with dangerous air quality and the threat of new windstorms and fires ahead. Cooper also examines how the state of California and the city of Los Angeles have handled this unprecedented emergency and how this week will impact the future of life in the state.