Escape from the Palisades: Split-second decision-making, confusing responses
A deep analysis of the Palisades fire evacuation paints a chaotic scenario: As the fire roared toward homes, major escape routes were gridlocked before the first evacuation orders were given.
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‘A silver lining.' Firefighter who lost everything to Eaton Fire surprised with new car
A firefighter who suffered smoke inhalation while trying to save his home and the properties of his neighbors received a generous surprise after he lost everything to the Eaton Fire.
Fire crews in Los Angeles brace for more heavy winds; at least 24 killed, thousands of buildings lost
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 24 people and destroyed more than 12,000 structures, officials said, ...
On the Ground With Los Angeles’s Volunteer Fire Brigade
He’s here at sunrise, for the 10th morning in a row, to get the latest updates on the fire and to assign his crew tasks for ...
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Los Angeles County Deputies Evacuating Altadena Residents Wondered about Their Station
In addition to helping Altadena residents evacuate, deputies also grabbed weapons and equipment from their station.
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Los Angeles mayor's office, fire department push back against speculation chief was dismissed
The Los Angeles Fire Department ... It is important to note that the Fire Chief was not dismissed and is in full command of the LAFD," the department said in a statement. Speculation surrounding ...
Los Angeles wildfires timeline: How the deadly blazes unfolded
Dozens of people are believed to have died in the Palisades and Eaton fires, which have burned down whole swaths of ...
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Los Angeles County wildfires updates
Drivers began abandoning their cars ... are on fire in Santa Paula, in the Santa Clara River Valley between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, according to the Ventura County Fire Department.
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Flawed emergency alert systems lagged when residents needed them most during Los Angeles wildfires
Over the next three hours, fire crews would go from begging for resources on the eastern flank of the blaze to radioing the ...
Fact Check: Did Los Angeles Cut Fire Department Funding by $17.6M?
The adopted budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year increased the amount for the fire department to $819,637,423, according to a summary on the city administrative officer's website. That meant the ...
Deputies raced to evacuate Altadena residents, wondering if their station would burn, too
As the Eaton fire raged through Altadena, sheriff's deputies raced through the darkened streets evacuating residents. Then ...
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LA fire chief says city failed department amid ongoing Southern California wildfires
Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD ... but clarified that the fire department head “was not dismissed and is in full command of the” LAFD. “Their foremost priorities continue to be fighting ...