Mayor Bass reflects 1 year after Palisades Fire, says people are profiting off of victims' grief
ABC7 Los Angeles••general
Key Points:
- One year after the deadly Palisades Fire destroyed nearly 7,000 structures, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces ongoing community criticism over her handling of the disaster, despite progress in rebuilding efforts with 417 homes currently under construction.
- Bass acknowledges the community's anger and grief, expressing understanding and emphasizing her commitment to restoring the area to its pre-fire condition, while also criticizing those profiting from misinformation related to the fire.
- The mayor has signed 13 executive directives to expedite rebuilding, noting that insurance and financial issues, rather than city permitting, are the main obstacles for residents returning home in the high fire severity zone.
- Bass admits the fire should never have occurred but highlights the challenges posed by unprecedented weather events, urging for
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