Joe Rogan’s scary warning of LA wildfires back in 2024 stuns internet: “There’s nothing we can do”

UFC color commentator Joe Rogan's old podcast clip about wildfires goes viral amidst the recent Los Angeles wildfire crisis.

Joe Rogan’s scary warning of LA wildfires back in 2024 stuns internet: “There’s nothing we can do”

Joe Rogan once spoke about the damaging consequence of Los Angeles wildfires (via Imago/Forbes)

In addition to his UFC commentary, Joe Rogan is renowned for hosting the world’s most popular podcast. He often invites guests on to The Joe Rogan Experience, who are experts across a wide range of fields. While many of his episodes have sparked controversy, one older JRE podcast episode has recently gained attention for seemingly predicting the future.

Los Angeles is currently battling one of the largest and most destructive wildfires in the country’s history. What’s eerie is that Joe Rogan had already discussed this very scenario on his podcast back in July 2024. During an episode with comedian Sam Morrill, Rogan predicted a potential fire disaster in LA, highlighting the looming threat.

I talked to a fireman once and he goes, ‘One day, it’s just gonna be the right wind and fire’s gonna start in the right place and it’s gonna burn through LA all the way to the ocean and there’s not a f***ing thing we can do about it…If the wind hits the wrong way, it’s just going to burn through LA and there’s not a thing we can do about it. Because these fires are so big, dude. You’re talking about thousands of acres that are burning simultaneously with a 40 miles an hour wind.

Joe Rogan via JRE #2178
YouTube video

The video has since gone viral on the internet and caught the attention of many who were surprised to see its accuracy. Up to now, the wildfire has spread around 16,000 acres and destroyed over 1,000 structures. Five deaths have been reported, and 130,000 people have evacuated, which caused major havoc. 

The fires have also affected the area near the Hollywood Hills, and celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Anthony Hopkins, Ben Affleck, etc., have lost their houses. They have also blanketed LA with thick smoke and ash, leading to hazardous air quality levels and health advisories for millions. Rogan has also reacted to his own viral video and was shocked by its accuracy.

Joe Rogan learned about Donald Trump’s solution to combat wildfires 

Donald Trump‘s podcast with Joe Rogan was one of the most viewed episodes in JRE’s recent history. Ahead of the elections, that episode helped Trump get the attention of young minds who voted for the first time. The interview was a testament to Rogan’s influence in comparison to the mainstream media.

Donald Trump talks about wildfires on the Joe Rogan podcast
Donald Trump talks about wildfires on the Joe Rogan podcast (via X)

During the podcast, both individuals talked about a variety of topics including fan-favorite topics such as politics and MMA. Interestingly, they also discussed wildfires, which has a direct connection to what is happening right now in Los Angeles. While talking about it, Donald Trump expressed the importance of cleaning the forest to avoid wildfires. 

Your forests are dry as a bone. Billion of dollars they spend on forest fires…all they have to do is clean their forest meaning get rid of the leaves that are sitting there for five years and get rid of the trees that are fallen.

Donald Trump via The Joe Rogan Experience 

Over the years, Joe Rogan’s podcast has delved into numerous conspiracy theories, and this topic was certainly deemed as conspiratorial. However, this time everything that was discussed has turned into reality. In the comments section, many viewers expressed their concerns and shared their own theories, sparking a lively discussion.

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