L.A. fire chief on whether budget cuts impacted the fire response
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L.A. homes reduced to ashes amid fires
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Biden says feds will cover 100% of fire response costs in California
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A month before fires, L.A. fire chief warned about impact of budget cuts
The Los Angeles Fire Department's budget was cut by $17.6 million, about 2%, this fiscal year. The fire chief warned last month it would make it harder to respond to emergencies.CBS News - 11h -
FEMA director discusses federal response to massive Palisades Fire
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L.A. fire official on new Hollywood Hills blaze
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Maps show where fires are burning right now in L.A. area
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Four fires grow, forcing more than 80,000 evacuations around L.A.
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