Los Angeles is grappling with the most destructive fire in its history, and Democrat Mayor Karen Bass is under intense scrutiny for her leadership—or lack thereof. The inferno, which forced tens of thousands of residents to flee their homes, has exposed glaring issues in the city’s preparedness, including dry fire hydrants that left firefighters unable to battle the flames effectively. Critics are pointing fingers directly at Bass, citing her recent budget cuts and absence during the crisis.
Just months before the devastating fires erupted, Mayor Bass approved a $17.6 million cut to the Los Angeles Fire Department’s budget. The decision, which was met with criticism at the time, is now being blamed for the city’s inability to contain the disaster. Firefighters on the ground reported being unable to access water from hydrants, which ran dry as flames consumed entire neighborhoods.
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“This is the most destructive fire Los Angeles has ever seen, and our city was completely unprepared,” a local resident said. “It’s unacceptable.”
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