Clean-up crews and heavy machinery worked Friday on Babcock Avenue after a fire swept through a homeless encampment on an abandoned property early Thursday morning. The incident drew attention from Mayor Karen Bass and escalated a dispute over accountability between city officials, amid long-running resident complaints about the site.
WHO:
Mayor Karen Bass; city officials including Raman (as referenced in the dispute)
WHAT:
A fire damaged a homeless encampment on an abandoned property, followed by debris removal and tree trimming; the incident triggered a political dispute over accountability.
WHEN:
Reported Aug 29, 2026 at 12:03 PM ET
WHERE:
Los Angeles, CA
WHY:
The cause hasn't been reported yet.
How this story developed (showing 4 of 4 earlier reports)
