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10 months agoLos Angeles
Los Angeles criticized for its handling of homelessness after 16 homeless people escape freeway fire
The fire under the Los Angeles freeway highlights the issue of homelessness and officials' inability to address it.
Pressure is on Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom to reopen the freeway section and investigate the cause of the fire.
The property company, Apex Development Inc., has complained about fires started by homeless people in the area. [ more ]