The extent of the fires in LA were totally preventable, even considering the Santa Anna winds and the lack of removing tinder for the sake of the environment. - William Steiner

And it has nothing to do with climate change. - Scientists Skeptical of Anthropogenic Global Warming

It was the politically correct and incompetent leadership of CA from Gov. Newsom, the mayor of LA, and the fire chief to be the cause.

• Newsom:

1. Removed four dams that were there to provide reserves for the fire issues facing southern CA from the yearly Santa Anna winds for the sake of creating an environment for an obscure fish, which did exist elsewhere. No danger of extinction.
2. CA had funds allocated to replace those dams at other locations 10 years ago and they have NOT been built.
3. Newsom would not allow for the clearing of dead brush buildup, creating a lot of tinder for fire.

• The mayor:

1. She decreased the fire budget by 17 million dollars, severely limiting its ability to maintain personnel and machine.
2. She took 14 million of that an used it to create "green docks in the harbor."
3. She took some of that money to also create DEI training.

• Fire chief:

1. She fired male fireman who refused the covid vacs.
2. She replaced them with less qualified personnel based on race/gender.
3. She used a lot of money for DEI training.