Today in visual metaphors: Rupert Murdoch's estate is on fire
For the past few days, wildfires have been raging across Southern California, devastating an area The Washington Post reports has grown to be “almost as big as the city of Orlando.” And although we’d never wish such a destructive and calamitous event on anyone, it is not without a healthy sense of irony that we report that Rupert Murdoch’s property has been caught up in the blaze. That’s according to Variety, which cites local NBC News video footage showing what the outlet believed to be Murdoch’s house in flames recorded earlier today. Murdoch’s estate covers 16 acres and includes a vineyard as well as Murdoch’s 7,724 square foot home, guest house, and office building.