Marking one year since the devastating California Pacific Palisades fire, Congress is investigating the tragedy “thoroughly” as Gov. Gavin Newsom seeks $33 billion in federal funding to rebuild.

“This was not a failure of effort by firefighters,” Patrick Butler, California fire chief and harbor master, testified, “It was a failure of leadership above them.” 

The Palisades fire burned in California for nearly all of January 2025. The fire reportedly burned over 23,000 acres and 7,000 structures, leading to the death of 12 people.  

Butler is not alone in his frustrations. For months, California residents have called on the state government to do more to allow rebuilding efforts.

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