Toxic Fallout: Boyle Heights Fire Sparks Political Firestorm Across Los Angeles

Hour 1 - The massive Boyle Heights fire continues to send shockwaves across Los Angeles. Michael Monks and Chris Merrill examine the growing scrutiny surrounding the company at the center of the blaze, the widespread impact of toxic smoke on neighborhoods throughout the region, and the political fallout facing Mayor Karen Bass as comparisons emerge to the Palisades fire response. Plus, former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley takes legal action against the mayor, alleging defamatory campaign remarks and seeking personal accountability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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