Gavin Newsom, over 7,500 fire personnel have been deployed to battle the blaze.
L.A officials believe the death tollwill riseas the two largest fires remain at zero-percent containment.
But online, asL.A.
The building where a Starbucks coffee shop was located, destroyed in the Palisades fire on Jan. 8, 2025.Jay L. Clendenin/Getty Images
The sentiment was echoed by former Fox host and conservative podcaster Megyn Kelly.
Who gives a shit if the fire chief is gay.
Thats the relevant question.
When speaking to reporters, Newsom urged Trump to focus on the real issues.
One would hope thats someone trolling, though.
I promise you, you will be held accountable.
Shame on those who are preying on our residents during this time of crisis.
However, much of the rhetoric online around looters seems steeped in racist sentiment.
The population of L.A.?
Mayor Karen Bass pushed back against claims that the budget was to blame for the fires spread.
But theyre not a reason why the Palisades have suffered.
Wildfire season varies in L.A., and extreme drought conditions made the brush extremely susceptible to sparks.
Climate change isnt a theory.
This story was updated on Jan. 10 at 11:50 a.m.
