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Bass Demanded $49M in Additional LAFD Cuts One Week Before Wildfires: Report

  • Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass demanded an additional $49 million in cuts from the Los Angeles Fire Department just before wildfires started, according to a leaked memo.
  • The cuts would have forced the closure of 16 fire stations, significantly impacting emergency response capabilities, as stated in the memo.
  • The memo revealed that Bass had already cut $17 million from the department's budget earlier this cycle, affecting resources and personnel.
  • The Los Angeles Fire Chief noted that these cuts severely limited the department's ability to respond to large-scale emergencies, including wildfires.
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