Inside the LA Firestorm examines the root cause of the LA wildfires and uncovers what communities can do to better prepare for future disasters. Hosted by storyteller and weather expert Maiya May, the special interviews survivors, scientists, first responders, and public officials to help audiences understand the history and science behind urban firestorms in the U.S.From record-breaking heat and prolonged drought to the challenges of firefighting in extreme winds, Weathered reveals how a perfect storm of conditions turned these LA fires into a historic catastrophe. How do we protect homes, lives, and communities in an emerging era of large wildfires? What role does the community have in mitigating future disasters? Maiya gets to the bottom of these questions while researchers simulate urban fire conditions to find ways to make communities more resilient.Maiya May is a storyteller determined to build a legacy rooted in her love for nature. Inspired by David Attenborough, she creates thought-provoking, nature-related content that strengthens our knowledge, appreciation, and connection to the natural world. She’s also passionate about encouraging more people of color to connect and explore the natural world. As a skilled producer and presenter of live on-air visual weather segments, Maiya May previously developed weather content for WSB-TV (ABC) in Atlanta, the University of Missouri, and four documentary projects exploring climate. She studied geography and atmospheric science at the University of Missouri-Columbia and previously interned for KOMU-TV (Columbia, Mo.), Fox 5 Atlanta (WAGA-TV), and The Weather Channel. 


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