Angry residents of Los Angeles are criticizing local leaders for failing to take adequate action in the face of relentless wildfires causing widespread destruction.

The wildfires are continuing to spread across the city, bringing daily life to a grinding halt. Many reports highlight that lawmakers were aware of the impending disaster yet remained passive in their response.

Efforts are currently underway to rescue those in harm’s way, but resources like water supplies from fire hydrants are quickly depleting, creating further urgency.

This grim situation is exacerbated by the fact that power lines are still active, feeding the flames that have already claimed two lives.

Rick Caruso, a businessman and mayoral candidate, has criticized city officials for their inadequate response to manage and contain the chaos. The situation is further worsened by strong winds, which are predicted to cause even more widespread damage.

Firefighters might soon find themselves with limited options, as the situation spirals out of control, described by one distressed resident as a terrifying ordeal.

The devastation has forced thousands to abandon their homes, leaving behind their possessions, as they seek safety from the encroaching flames.