Billionaire Rick Caruso has emerged as a vocal critic of L.A. Mayor Karen Bass regarding the city’s response to wildfires.
In a viral interview, Caruso highlighted the city's lack of fire hydrant water supply and criticized Bass for being out of the country during the crisis.
He accused officials of mismanagement and insufficient fire prevention measures, citing an inadequately filled reservoir.
Elon Musk endorsed Caruso’s views, contrasting his leadership with what he labeled as Bass’s incompetence in handling emergency situations.
City officials acknowledged issues with fire hydrants while addressing the strain on water supply systems during the wildfires.