United Kingdom, Jan. 8 -- Spencer Pratt has launched his campaign to become the mayor of Los Angeles.

The 42-year-old TV star has announced his bid to become the city's next mayor, 12 months after he lost his home in the Los Angeles wildfires.

Spencer said: "The system in Los Angeles isn't struggling, it's fundamentally broken. It is a machine designed to protect the people at the top and the friends they exchange favours with while the rest of us drown in toxic smoke and ash.

"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."

Spencer promised to overhaul the city while speaking at the They Let Us Burn! protest.

He explained: "This is a mis...