Channel 4 News and Current Affairs has commissioned ITN Productions to make a fast-turnaround documentary on the LA wildfires.
Inferno: LA on Fire will bring together on-the-ground reporting, the dramatic images and user generated content to show the full scale of the unprecedented disaster.
The 1×60 film, which will TX on Sunday 12th January at 18.45, examines how the fires started, what caused them and the political fall-out.
Louisa Compton, Head of News, Current Affairs, Specialist Factual and Sport at Channel 4, said: “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.”
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.”
The Commissioning Editor is Adam Vandermark, Production Manager is Nickie Hyde and the Executive Producer is Caroline Short.
Jon Creamer
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