China exports precursor chemicals which are manufactured into fentanyl in Mexico and then smuggled in. I don't think it's that big of a scandal that some chemicals are exported from a country that does manufacturing for most of the world. We should focus on our own culture and society that has resulted in young people destroying their lives for a drug.
If you want the benefits of society you can't ignore the costs. Every home that is protected by fire departments pays taxes in the developed world, this family chose to live in unincorporated land. Btw - The fire was started by the homeowners grandson who was lighting trash on fire and afterwards the homeowners son assaulted the fire chief.