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Angry Altadena Residents Criticize Firefighters for Prioritizing Wealthy Areas Over Their Homes

Credited from: SCMP

  • Residents of Altadena express outrage over the absence of firefighters during the recent devastating wildfires, feeling abandoned while their homes burned.
  • Criticism extends to authorities as even wealthy residents in Pacific Palisades voice their frustration about inadequate firefighting resources.
  • The wildfires have resulted in at least 11 fatalities and destroyed around 10,000 buildings, forcing over 100,000 residents to evacuate.
  • Mayor Karen Bass faces backlash for being out of the country in Ghana during the crisis, with calls for investigations into the city's preparedness.
  • The discourse has become politically charged, with figures like Donald Trump using the situation to criticize California's governance.

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