Summary of Jacob Soboroff's Firestorm

Get the Summary of Jacob Soboroff's Firestorm in 20 minutes. In January 2025, the fast-moving Palisades Fire forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and swallowed hundreds of structures. NBC News reporter Jacob Soboroff, who grew up in the neighborhood, rushed to the scene and began reporting from the front lines as the Palisades and Eaton Fires tore through Los Angeles. After the flames were contained, he launched a deeper investigation into how it happened and what it signals: America's New Age of Disaster. In Firestorm (2026), Soboroff details his coverage of the fires, the efforts of firefighters and residents, and the political crosscurrents that shaped the disaster.