A home destroyed by the Palisades Fire is seen during sunset in Pacific Palisades.Credit:San Francisco Chronicle via AP
Among the victims identified so far were Anthony Mitchell,a 67-year-old amputee,and his son Justin,who had cerebral palsy. They were reportedly waiting for an ambulance to reach them. “He was not going to leave his son behind. No matter what,” a family member said.
As outrage grew over poor bushfire preparation and cuts to the fire department budget,embattled Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was forced to deny reports she had sacked fire chief Kristin Crowley following a series of critical interviews Crowley gave on Friday (Saturday AEDT).