4 Firefighters battle the Palisades Fire as it burns during a windstorm on the west side of Los Angeles, California, U.S. January 7, 2025. REUTERS4 The President vowed to override local officials to bring relief to victims of the Palisades Fire. Wildfires destroyed an estimated 16,000 structures, but Los Angeles city and county officials have only issued 2,600 permits to rebuild so far. 4 Demonstrators hold signs at the “They Let Us Burn!” rally on the first anniversary of the Palisades Fire on January 07, 2026. NY PostDownload The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters