Two years ago, Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley urged the city’s board members to establish two fully staffed crews dedicated to brush clearance and maintaining wildfire lines. This recommendation was intended to strengthen the part-time team that relied mostly on young volunteers. However, a recent report reveals that despite Crowley’s appeal, the City Council only approved a small portion of the requested funding. Progress on hiring was then delayed by L.A.’s bureaucratic processes.
While some residents have filed lawsuits alleging government mismanagement contributed to this month’s devastating wildfires, legal options are limited. According to a local attorney representing affected homeowners, political action—such as electing new leadership—may be the only real recourse for frustrated residents.
“This is a political failure that could lead to Mayor
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