Actor Mel Gibson joined a host of Hollywood celebrities for leadership of the Golden State deadly forest fires this week.
Since the fires broke out on Tuesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles County officials have faced backlash from celebrities for their lack of preparation and response to the crisis as the flames continue to devastate the area.
The wildfires have killed at least 10 people and destroyed more than 10,000 homes and businesses.
“You always suspect this could happen. You think that the resources and capabilities of the men and women will be on standby, that they will be able to cope with any situation that arises, but apparently some people were sleeping. job, especially our leaders there,” Gibson said Friday on “The Ingraham Corner.”
“But you know, that’s something they have to live with — but that’s something the community has to live with, and it’s really sad.”
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Gibson was one of many residents whose homes were scorched by the catastrophic forest fires.
“It’s tragic. It really makes you sad,” he told Fox News host Laura Ingraham.
“I count my blessings no matter what,” Gibson continued. “These are things, and they may or may not be replaceable, but they’re just things, and we’re still here.”
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As Southern California begins a long road to recovery, Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass face criticism over their management in the months leading up to the disaster, including the financing of the fire brigade and water supply.
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Gibson told Newsom to “spend less on hair gel,” noting that he is “not a huge admirer” of either executive’s leadership.
“California has a lot of problems that boggle the mind when it comes to why they do things, and when events like this happen you kind of look at, well – is it on purpose? What, it’s crazy to think, but people are starting to think thinking whether or not there is a goal in mind.”
