Mel Gibson blasts California leaders ‘sleeping on the job’ amid wildfires

Actor Mel Gibson has joined a host of Hollywood celebrities calling for Golden State’s leadership deadly forest fires this week.

As fires broke out in California on Tuesday Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles County officials have faced celebrity backlash for their lack of preparedness and crisis response as flames continue to wreak havoc in the area.

The wildfires have left at least 10 people dead and more than 10,000 homes and businesses destroyed.

“There is always suspicion that this could happen. It is thought that the resources and capabilities of the men and women will be on standby to deal with any situation that arises, but apparently some people have been sleeping on the job, mainly our leaders,” Gibson said on Friday at the “Ingraham’s Corner.”

“But, you know, that’s what they have to live with — but that’s what the community has to live with, and it’s very sad.”

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Gibson was one of many residents whose home was burned catastrophic forest fires.

“It’s tragic. It makes you very sad,” he told Fox News host Laura Ingram.

“I count my blessings no matter what,” Gibson continued. “These are things, and they may or may not be replaced, but they’re only things, and we’re still here.”

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As Southern California begins the long road to recovery, Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass face criticism for their management in the months leading up to the disaster, including funding for the fire service and water supply.

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Gibson told Newsom to “spend less on hair gel,” noting that he was “not a big fan” of the leadership of either executive.

“There are a lot of issues in California that are confusing as to why they’re doing things, and then in events like this, you’re kind of looking at, well, is this intentional? What, it’s crazy to think, but one begins to wonder if there’s a purpose in one’s mind.’