In a recent interview with ABC’s This Week, Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) spoke out about the devastating wildfires sweeping through Southern California, especially in Los Angeles. He described the area as looking like a war zone, with some neighborhoods completely wiped out.
“Southern California has always had its share of wildfires during my time in Congress,” Schiff shared. “But this is different. We’ve seen isolated homes affected before, but now entire neighborhoods are gone. It’s heartbreaking.”
The senator expressed his support for California Governor Gavin Newsom’s call for an independent review of water issues in areas like Pacific Palisades and Altadena. However, Schiff believes it’s important to take the review a step further. “I think we need a full commission to look into the whole situation,” he said. “What worked in our response? What didn’t?”
One key concern raised by Schiff is the issue of faulty evacuation alerts. “If people can’t trust when they’re told to evacuate, it puts everyone at risk — the civilians, the firefighters, and the entire recovery effort,” he explained.
Schiff stressed the importance of rebuilding with a sense of urgency. While cleanup efforts are critical, he emphasized that the primary focus should be on stopping the flames. With high winds expected in the coming days, the senator highlighted that putting out the fires and saving lives must come first.
“Once the fires are under control, we can start the full analysis to understand what went wrong and make sure we’re better prepared for the future,” Schiff concluded.
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