Despite the serious wildfire threats, communities like Pacific Palisades and Malibu have faced significant funding denial for wildfire prevention grants, totaling over $3.8 million since 2021.
Cal Fire allocated substantial funds to rural areas deemed of lower wildfire risk, leading to criticism about the agency's prioritization of projects over communities severely impacted by recent fires.
A Cal Fire spokesperson stated that $17.8 million has been granted for wildfire prevention, but only a small amount has benefitted areas around the recent Palisades fire.
Andrew Henning from Cal Fire highlighted that decisions for funding are made based on local, regional, and statewide reviews, focusing on reducing hazards to communities.
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