Los Angeles Mayor Orders Fast-Tracked Rebuilding After Devastating Wildfires

The executive order aims to streamline recovery efforts as wildfires destroy over 12,000 structures and displace thousands in a region already grappling with a housing crisis.

• Mayor Karen Bass issued the 'Return and Rebuild' executive order to expedite rebuilding efforts for homes and businesses destroyed by wildfires in Los Angeles.
• The wildfires have burned over 40,000 acres, destroyed 12,000 structures, and claimed at least 24 lives, with damages projected to reach $40 billion.
• Key measures in the order include a 30-day limit for building permit reviews, waivers for demolition permits, and temporary allowances for RVs, tiny homes, and modular structures on affected properties.
• New task forces have been established to address debris removal and mitigate risks of post-fire hazards like flash floods and mudslides.
• The rebuilding efforts come as Los Angeles faces ongoing housing affordability challenges, with rents 39% higher than the national average and significant homelessness issues.

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