Officials say the death toll rose to five Wednesday as the fire continues to burn uncontrolled. A tap water advisory has been issued by the city of Pasadena.

Mayor Karen Bass Thursday attempted to fend off criticism related to allegations of a budget cut for the Los Angeles Fire Department as part of overall reductions stemming from a city deficit.

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Seven months before the uncontrolled Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, the city's fire department budget for this fiscal year was cut by more than $17.5 million, records show.

The Los Angeles Fire Department said it was running a recall for its off-duty members, not anyone with firefighting experience.

The budget, approved last year by Bass, cut mainly administrative jobs but also axed about $7 million from its overtime budget.