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Exclusive | Sen. Rick Scott calls for federal probe into California’s wildfire prevention spending
- Scott asked Vice President J. D. Vance to review how California wildfire prevention funds were used over the last decade.
- The probe aims to determine waste, fraud and abuse in wildfire prevention, mitigation and recovery programs.
- Scott cited the January 2025 fires in Los Angeles County as justification for scrutiny.
- Scott said families deserve transparency and accountability from federal funds used to prevent wildfires.
- The request follows broader federal scrutiny of disaster spending and anti-fraud efforts.
- Scott has previously questioned California officials’ handling of post-fire reports.
- The Palisades and Eaton fires struck in January, burning tens of thousands of acres and destroying homes.
- Federal dollars for wildfire programs typically fund vegetation management and preparation.
- Scott requested records from multiple federal agencies for the inquiry.
- The investigation aims to help victims rebuild and ensure accountability.
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