A question mark hangs over the fate of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games as wildfires leave trails of destruction across the city.
Los Angeles wildfires put question mark over fate of 2028 Olympic Games as blazes leave trails of destruction across the city
Picture: Tony Ding/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The California government has come under intense scrutiny over water shortage issues in Los Angeles, which have hindered firefighting efforts on the ground.into the water issues amid reports of fire hydrants running dry as a political war of words continues on who is to blame for the dire situation.
"This is an opportunity for him to shine, for this country to shine, for California and this community to shine." "The opportunity with all of that... and that pride and spirit that comes from, not just hosting those three iconic games and venues, but also the opportunity I think to rebuild at the same time," Mr Newsom said.The aftermath of a blaze in Pacific Palisades, the most impacted neighbourhood. Picture: Mario Tama/Getty Images
"This raises very serious questions, not least about insurance, and whether Los Angeles’ big-ticket 2028 attraction might be about to become an uninsurable mega-event," he told Britain's The I Paper.
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