Channel 4 documentary looks at ‘LA on Fire’

Channel 4 has commissioned ITN Productions to make a fast-turnaround documentary looking at the wildfires that have destroyed swathes of Los Angeles and the surrounding area. 

Louisa Compton, Head of News, Current Affairs, Specialist Factual and Sport at Channel 4:

“The speed and ferocity of these wildfires show us that we can’t waste any time in trying to understand what is happening. This film will give a panoramic picture of the devastation currently unfolding while also putting into perspective the science and politics that underline our response to increasingly extreme weather.”

Inferno: LA on Fire will bring together on-the-ground reporting, the most dramatic images and a wealth of shocking user generated content to show the full scale of this unprecedented disaster, with some of the biggest names in show business being among the thousands to see their homes set ablaze.

The one-hour film, which will be broadcast on Sunday 12th January at 6.45 pm, examines how the fires started, what caused them and the political fall-out.

Ian Rumsey, Managing Director of Content at ITN:

“The scenes of devastating destruction engulfing Los Angeles are almost unbelievable- they’re both shocking and heartbreaking. It’s a privilege to be trusted by Channel 4 to turn around this documentary at such speed and testament to the spirit and skill of the ITNP team.”

Inferno: LA on Fire, Sunday, 6.45 pm on Channel 4