Studio City encampment fire sparks Bass-Raman clash
By The BriefBrief
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 Mayor Karen Bass’s attention and triggered a dispute over accountability among city officials, amid long-running resident complaints about the site.
WHO:Mayor Karen Bass; Raman (named in title); city officials; local residents
WHAT:A fire damaged a homeless encampment on an abandoned property, followed by debris removal and tree trimming; the incident sparked a political dispute over accountability.
WHEN:Reported Aug 29, 2026 at 12:03 PM ET
WHERE:Los Angeles, CA
WHY:The cause of the fire hasn't been reported yet.
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