As the fire disaster in Los Angeles grows, the violation of water conservation rules by some celebrities has caused outrage in the community. It was noted that Kim Kardashian, who owns a $60 million mansion in one of the city's most luxurious areas, The Oaks, exceeded her allocated water quota by 232,000 gallons. According to the strict water conservation rules implemented in the area since 2022, ordinary citizens can only water their gardens twice a week for eight minutes. However, it has been revealed that celebrities like Kardashian, Sylvester Stallone, and Kevin Hart did not comply with these rules and paid fines. A neighborhood resident stated, "This situation is a complete display of privilege," adding, "While everyone is conserving water to fight the fire, some celebrities did not follow the rules because they can afford to pay the fines." Additionally, the wealthy hiring private firefighting teams for $2,000 an hour has also sparked backlash. Chris Dunn, the owner of Covered 6, a company providing private firefighting services, said, "Demand has never been this high." So far, 16 people have lost their lives in the fires, and 13 are missing. While 37,000 acres have burned, 12,000 structures have been damaged. Among those forced to evacuate their homes are 153,000 people, including LeBron James, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Kamala Harris. The Los Angeles administration declared a health emergency in the area due to poor air quality, while federal authorities went on alert for possible arson attempts.
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