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Los Angeles put politics first — and sparked its worst-ever wildfire

Los Angeles put politics first — and sparked its worst-ever wildfire

City leaders put politics over preparedness, allowing January's disastrous Palisades Fire to burn out of control — and bringing on a collapse in morale and public trust.

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