Los Angeles finds itself at the heart of California’s deadliest wildfire in history, with 24 lives lost, over 12,000 buildings destroyed, and 150,000 people forced to evacuate. While fierce winds and dry conditions have fueled the flames, questions of negligence and poor governance are being raised.

Governor Gavin Newsom faces sharp criticism from President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk, who blame state policies for worsening the crisis. Reports of looting in evacuation zones, with over 20 arrests, have added to the chaos.

With 14,000 firefighters and aerial support working tirelessly, the fires continue to rage, sparking debates over climate change, disaster preparedness, and accountability in preventing such catastrophes.