Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt announced that he is running for Los Angeles mayor one year after one of the most destructive wildfires on record in California destroyed his home in Pacific Palisades.

Pratt, husband of fellow ex-reality star Heidi Montag, has been a vocal critic of authorities’ handling of the wildfire, which broke out Jan. 7, 2025 in the community nestled between the Santa Monica Mountains and the Los Angeles County coast. Much of his criticism has been aimed at Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

Pratt, 42, spoke Wednesday at a “They Let Us Burn” rally by the Palisades Fire Residents Coalition to mark one year since the Palisades Fire.

“Business as usual is a death sentence for Los Angeles, and I’m done waiting for someone to take real action. That’s why I am running for mayor,” Pratt said. “But let me be clear, this just isn’t a campaign — this is a mission, and we are going to expose the system. We are going into every dark corner of L.A. politics and disinfecting the city with our light.

“LA is going to be camera-ready again.”

Pratt became a regular on “The Hills,” after he and cast member Montag began dating. The couple married in 2008 and they have two children. The couple also appeared on “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here” and the British version of “Celebrity Big Brother.”

On the day the Palisades Fire started, Pratt shared video of the flames and smoke. The couple later documented the extent of the destruction and what they lost.

On the morning of Jan. 7, the Palisades Fire erupted and quickly spread to thousands of acres. Fanned by powerful Santa Ana winds that had been in the weather forecast for days, the 23,700-acre fire became the ninth-deadliest and third-most destructive wildfire on record in California.

Twelve deaths were reported in connection with the Palisades Fire, which destroyed more than 6,800 structures.

Incumbent Bass, former LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner and more than a dozen other candidates are in the race for mayor. The primary election is scheduled for June 2.

Incumbent Bass and former LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner are among the candidates in the race for mayor. The primary election is scheduled for June 2.

The first day to file a declaration of intention to become a candidate is Feb. 2. The last day to file is Feb. 7.

Bass was elected mayor in a 2022 race against Los Angeles businessman and developer Rick Caruso.