As wildfires continue to ravage Southern California, including the Los Angeles area, a growing chorus of voices—both from ordinary citizens and high-profile celebrities—are turning their ire toward state and local leadership. Accusations are mounting that years of mismanagement, stemming from both inadequate forest management and California’s political elite, have allowed these devastating fires to spiral out of control.

Actress Sara Foster, one of the most vocal critics, didn’t mince words when laying blame on Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. In a blistering critique, Foster pointed to the state’s growing budget crisis and poor decision-making as contributors to the ongoing catastrophe. “We pay the highest taxes in California. Our fire hydrants were empty. Our vegetation was overgrown, brush not cleared. Our reservoirs were emptied by our governor because tribal leaders wanted to save fish,” she said.

Foster’s frustration was palpable, slamming Newsom’s far-left policies as a key factor in the state’s failures. “Our fire department budget was cut by our mayor,” she continued. “But thank god drug addicts are getting their drug kits.” In a call for accountability, she demanded both Newsom and Bass resign. “Your far-left policies have ruined our state—and also our party,” Foster added, underscoring the belief that California’s progressive leadership has failed its citizens in the most crucial moments.

Foster was far from the only celebrity expressing concern about California’s governance and its devastating consequences. Actress Candace Cameron Bure also weighed in on the ongoing disaster. Speaking with *Fox News Digital*, Bure acknowledged the scale of destruction and highlighted the challenges ahead for both residents and small business owners. “I can’t imagine how long a rebuild is going to take,” Bure said, expressing particular concern for those without fire insurance due to the state’s wildfire risks. “So many fire insurance companies completely dropped out of these areas that are in the canyons.”

Adding to the chorus of criticism, actor and comedian Billy Crystal and his wife, Janice, shared their heartbreak in a joint statement. The couple, who had lived in their home for over 40 years, expressed their sorrow for the loss of their community and the homes destroyed in the fire. “We ache for our friends and neighbors who have also lost their homes and businesses,” they said, speaking to the shared pain of those in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood. Yet despite the loss, they expressed hope and resilience: “The Pacific Palisades is a resilient community of amazing people, and we know in time it will rise again.”

Other celebrities like Sandra Lee and Paris Hilton also shared their devastating personal losses. Hilton, who saw her Malibu home burn to the ground, took to Instagram to express both heartbreak and gratitude for the safety of her family. Hilton praised the work of first responders, vowing to support those impacted by the disaster through her nonprofit efforts. “My heart and prayers are going out to every family affected by these fires,” Hilton said, promising to make a “meaningful difference” for those in need.

While these celebrities’ heartfelt statements reflect personal devastation, they also highlight a broader issue that cannot be ignored: California’s leadership, under the sway of progressive policies, has been increasingly criticized for its mismanagement of critical resources, from fire prevention to infrastructure. With fires burning out of control and entire communities wiped off the map, many are left asking: when will California’s leaders be held accountable for their failure to protect its citizens?

As the state’s leaders continue to fail their constituents, the voices of those affected by the wildfires grow louder—demanding both answers and action to address the state’s leadership crisis.