A L.A. millionaire, Keith Wasserman, has sparked controversy by asking for private firefighters to save his home amidst severe wildfires.
Wasserman, co-founder of a real estate investment firm, offered to pay any amount for help as fires threaten his home in Pacific Palisades.
His plea received intense backlash from the community, highlighting the challenges faced by residents as over 2,000 structures have already been destroyed.
Critics accused Wasserman of prioritizing his property over public safety, especially given the ongoing evacuation efforts in the area.
Despite the criticism, some defended him, noting the emotional impact of potentially losing one's home during such disasters.