
Since Mayor Bass returned to LA, she has thanked the LAFD for their service and announced that the fires have been “fully contained.”
Thanks to the bravery and collaboration of our @LAFD, the #SunsetFire is fully contained.If you are returning home, please drive SLOWLY and watch the road. Firefighters are still working in some damaged areas.— Mayor Karen Bass (@MayorOfLA) January 9, 2025
“It’s all about leadership management, that we’re seeing a failure of, and all these residents are paying the ultimate price for that.” The LA developer told Fox LA.
“I think you should start asking … Why don’t you call the mayor, who is out of the country, and ask her? Get an answer from her.”
Criticism toward the American politician heightened on X from users who condemned the mayor for her absence “WHILE HER CIRTY IS BURNING TO THE GROUND,” as America First Works president Ashley Hayek stated.
Fires were reported to have affected areas throughout the Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Pasadena, and Sylmar. “For someone to be in charge of my town … where were you?” asked one resident who was forced to evacuate.
As of Jan. 8, Bass returned to her Los Angeles city and met with California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who declared a state of emergency over the dangerous weather conditions on Jan. 7. Mayor Bass stated on X that residents should take precautions if they are returning to their homes, due to “high wind conditions” and “extreme fire danger” the city continues to face.
Los Angeles continues to aggressively respond to high wind conditions and extreme fire danger.We are all hands on deck:➡️If you are near an active fire or live near wildland regions, please be prepared to evacuate immediately.➡️Follow all evacuation warnings and orders…— Mayor Karen Bass (@MayorOfLA) January 9, 2025
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Source: Black Enterprise