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Fire Victims Slam City Over $31 Clearance Bills

2/24/2026

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  • Victims of the Palisades Fire criticized the city for $31 brush clearance bills after losing homes.
  • Christine Martinez, a Palisades Fire victim, called the bills 'one final blow'.
  • Carol Sanborn, Palisades Fire victim, described the bills as 'insulting' and 'cruel'.
  • Councilwoman Traci Park called the notices automated.
  • As of January 2026, fewer than 4% have begun rebuilding after the fire that killed 31 people and destroyed 16,000 structures.