Wildfire survivors angered as utility-funded group claims to represent them

Wildfire survivors in California are expressing outrage over a group that claims to represent them but was actually funded by utilities responsible for starting six of the state's most destructive fires. This group has been running social media ads urging lawmakers to tackle rising wildfire costs, but many survivors feel betrayed by the group's origins. This situation highlights a deeper issue of accountability and transparency in addressing the impacts of wildfires, raising questions about who genuinely speaks for those affected. The conflict underscores the urgent need for genuine community-led advocacy in the face of corporate interests.