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Spencer Pratt invited U.S. Sen. Rick Scott to deal with the devastating California wildfires in a fight with California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
The 42-year-old former reality star lost a home in the Palisades fire last January, sharing a video on Instagram where he appeared with Florida politicians. Pratt revealed in the clip that he had asked Scott to help him push for a federal investigation into the fire.
“Because Gavin Newsom did not investigate our Palisades investigation, Karen Bass said yesterday that she was delaying her. The victims didn't do that – they were not happy with it. So we let Senator Rick Scott fly from Florida and I let him know that Palisades had a congressional investigation in Palisades,” said Pratt, who was Pratt's investigation. ”
Spencer Pratt asks Rick Scott to push for a federal investigation into the Los Angeles fire. (Francis Speccker/CBS via Getty Images; Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)
“Senator Rick Scott said…” Pratt continued to rotate the camera to Scott.
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“I'll try to make sure that's happening,” Scott said.
“Please stay tuned. Obviously, I'll keep you in a timely manner,” Pratt told his fans. “We will be in the bottom floor of how our town burned and 12 seniors were killed. Stay tuned.”
Fox News Digital has contacted representatives of Newsom and Bass for comment.
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The Palisades fire was lit on the afternoon of January 7 in the Santa Monica Mountains, killing 12 people. The fire burned 23,000 acres and destroyed more than 6,000 buildings before it was completely contained on January 31.
Later on January 7, the Eaton Fire began in the San Gabriel Mountains, greatly affecting the city of Altadna. The fire killed at least 19 people and destroyed more than 9,000 buildings. The Eaton Fire burned more than 14,000 until it was completely curbed on January 31.
Pratt’s parents have also lost their homes since the fire, leading a social media cross against the news agency and Bass on social media, accusing them of mismanagement, corruption and “criminal negligence” in response to the disaster.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass are touring the downtown commercial district of Pacific Palisades, and the Palisades Fire continues to burn on January 8, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Eric Thayer/Getty image)
In January, Pratt and Montag sued the City of Los Angeles and the Department of Water and Power to destroy the home.
Reality stars alleged “the opposite”, a legal concept that allows owners to seek compensation when the government damages property, according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital.
The Hill alumni filed a lawsuit against 20 other property owners on January 21, accusing the city of Los Angeles and the utility of causing losses.
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In August, Pratt traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet federal officials, including Attorney General Pam Bondi. Pratt advocated a federal investigation into Newsom and Bass' behavior during his travels.
“I'm actually their worst nightmare because I have nothing to lose and all I have to do is post the actual facts,” Pratt told Variety in August.
He continued: “The more I attend the meetings, the more I find how preventable it is. It's actually a criminal negligence, because in the fires in Palisade alone, 12 people died. These people shouldn't die.”
Pratt and Montag lost their home in the Palisades fire. (Good morning/ABC)
In a conversation with various victories, Pratt confirmed that he did not meet with President Donald Trump during his trip to the U.S. capital, explaining that his career is nonpartisan.
“The victims are all parties, mainly Democrats, who have been sending me a list of questions and requests. [present] For this administration,” Pratt said. “They don't care who sits in the White House. They just want the answer. They want results. ”
“They want to solve the problem,” he added. “It's like I'll fly to Washington like an alien sitting in the White House on Mars. I don't care. I'm activated here.”
Pratt also praised Bondi, who said he was “incredible” in his commitment to investigating the origins and reactions to the fire.
“I feel very useful for bass, LADWP, Newsom, and I just throw these Tiktoks onto such a powerful entity,” he said. “To be able to be with people who can get my information legally, this will help everyone in Palisade get answers that we haven't had in seven months, like a survey of the origins of Palisade.”
“So, in front of someone who can give the answer to the victims, they're thinking about it all day, and it's over seven months, and that's life-changing.” “It's like I'm passing a portal on that portal.”
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A few days after the fire, Pratt asked himself and Montage fans for their help. To support the couple, fans popped Montag’s debut album Smotrice to the top of the iTunes chart released in 2010, where it won No. 1 on songs and albums.
The couple sued the City of Los Angeles and LADWP. (Vivien Killilea/Getty Images)
“Everything I bought in my life was burned. Everything that my parents burned in their life was burned. Just like the bet was so real.”
“I did this because they ruined my life,” he continued. “For the past seven months, I have focused on all the good things with Heidi’s music and positive ways, but once it’s gone, it’s like, ‘I can never get back to life.’ When you really see everything, they all radiate the biggest lie.
“My nightmare every day is getting worse because now people are finding my phone number – other people's lives are burned down – and they send me text messages like rocket fuel.”
“I'll start to feel down and manage my anger and hurt a lot, and then it's like, 'Click. There's a lot of people who need you to keep doing that.' It's not a three-week thing.”
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Ashley Hume is an entertainment writer at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to [email protected] and Twitter: @ashleyhume