LA Mayor Karen Bass faces intense criticism for cutting the fire department's budget by $17.6 million, just months before the devastating Pacific Palisades wildfire.
Critics argue that Bass’ decision to allocate nearly double the amount for homelessness, while leaving vital firefighting resources underfunded, exacerbated the city’s crisis.
With destructive wildfires raging across the city, the mayor's leadership is under scrutiny, especially after reports of dry fire hydrants and her absence in the midst of the disaster, as she was attending a taxpayer-funded trip in Africa.
As wildfires ravage the Pacific Palisades, LA fire crews run out of water due to years of mismanagement and underfunding. The city's water system struggles to keep up with the massive demand, resulting in devastating losses. Multiple blazes in LA County, fueled by hurricane-force winds, have destroyed over 1,000 homes. The fire spread to 16,000 acres by Wednesday night. Residents express outrage over the city’s failure to adequately prepare, while Mayor Karen Bass faces criticism for being on vacation during the crisis.
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The Sunset Fire has erupted in the affluent Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, prompting tens of thousands to evacuate. Fueled by wind gusts exceeding 100 mph, the fire has become one of the most destructive in LA's history, devastating celebrity homes and iconic areas. At least five people have died, and over 1,000 structures have been destroyed. The response has drawn criticism, with LA Mayor Karen Bass facing backlash for budget cuts to the fire department and her absence during the crisis.
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A devastating fire in Los Angeles County has claimed at least five lives, destroyed more than 1,000 structures, and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents.
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Elon Musk recently shared a video on X, showcasing the devastation caused by the ongoing Southern California wildfires. As the flames ravage thousands of acres, California authorities have declared a state of emergency, prompting mass evacuations and widespread destruction. The fires are exacerbated by strong Santa Ana winds, with air quality warnings affecting millions. President Trump has criticized California's wildfire management, further fueling the debate around preparedness and environmental policies.
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Hollywood stars like Mark Hamill, Eugene Levy and James Woods are among the people who have had to evacuate their homes amid the wildfires that are raging across parts of Los Angeles. Starting in Pacific Palisades, fires overnight also hit parts of Malibu and Santa Monica. According to the L.A. Fire Department, the Palisades fire was zero percent contained as of Wednesday morning. Three other active wildfires in L.A. County — the Eaton, Hurst and Woodley fires — are also currently at zero percent containment.
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The Pacific Palisades wildfire has ravaged the wealthy neighborhood of Los Angeles, turning some of the most luxurious mansions into ash. As powerful winds fueled the flames, the fire spread rapidly..
A fast-moving wildfire in Pacific Palisades, LA, grows to 3,000 acres, threatening homes as evacuations take place due to high winds. A second blaze ignites nearby, escalating the..
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