President Donald Trump announced plans to waive nearly all federal permitting requirements to expedite rebuilding efforts in Los Angeles County after devastating wildfires claimed at least 28 lives and destroyed over 16,000 structures. Trump urged local officials to adopt similar measures to fast-track recovery.
Authorities have filed charges against Dustin Lee Nehl, 31, and Jennifer Nehl, 44, of Oregon, who allegedly impersonated firefighters in an attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Palisades Fire evacuation zone in Malibu.