LA traffic warden slammed for 'issuing parking tickets' as wildfires rage
LA traffic warden slammed for 'issuing parking tickets' as wildfires rage
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A Santa Monica traffic warden has been slammed after appearing to issue parking tickets as the Los Angeles wildfires continue to ravage the area. In a clip posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, can be seen leaning over a car, although it is not clear whether they are placing a ticket on the windshield.
In the background, dark gray smoke billows menacingly in the sky. Desperate residents have been evacuating the area in recent hours with the parking warden sparking outrage for the seemingly callous act amid the devastating blaze. The video, which has been widely shared online, claims to have been taken on January 7, 2025 at 3.15pm.
'The world is literally burning around us and SMPD is still out here giving out street sweeping tickets,' user Suzi Mellano wrote. Shocked users shared their thoughts online - although it is not yet clear if the video is legitimate. 'This perfectly exemplifies living in LA,' one user declared.
In a clip posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, can be seen leaning over a car, although it is not clear whether they are placing a ticket on the windshield. 'This is so on brand omg,' another responded scathingly. Others suggested it could have been for the greater good.
'As much as I hate parking enforcement, and I hate them a lot, maybe it's to keep the streets clear in the event emergency vehicles need to access those areas,' one man pointed out. 'They're only getting tickets if illegally parked.'. 'Are they parked in front of a hydrant though?' questioned another.