As wildfires ravage Los Angeles, a debate intensifies over the hiring of private firefighters by wealthy residents, with some millionaires offering exorbitant rates of up to $2,000 per hour to protect their properties. The actions of the elite have sparked public anger, particularly as the city struggles to manage the ongoing crisis and feelings of abandonment among affected communities grow. Prominent figures, including real estate tycoon Keith Wasserman and businessman Rick Caruso, face backlash for seemingly disregarding the needs of less affluent residents in favor of personal safety measures. Critics argue that this trend underscores a troubling class divide in access to emergency services, while supporters highlight the complexities and realities of protecting property in increasingly dangerous wildfire conditions.