LA County Fire Chief: Super Scoopers, choppers work – but were grounded during fierce wildfire winds
During a new process aimed at increasing the county’s fiscal transparency, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone on ...
LAFD could have had at least 10 engines patrolling Palisades hills, former chiefs say
The toll might not have been as bad if extra engines had been pre-positioned much closer to the most fire-prone areas, former ...
L.A.’s fire chief generated controversy — and fierce loyalty — while the city burned
Critics of Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley — a gay woman leading an overwhelmingly male department — call her a “DEI ...
Los Angeles Had Substandard Hydrants Near Devastating Fire’s Starting Point
The Palisades fire first took hold in a neighborhood where many hydrants had only a single small outlet for firefighters to ...
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Firefighter union rallies behind LAFD chief, denounces unsigned attack on her performance
The union that represents more than 3,000 Los Angeles city firefighters ... featuring Fire Department letterhead, that claimed to be from “LAFD Chief Officers” and accused Crowley of ...
Hughes Fire in LA County burns 10,000 acres, evacuations lifted but mudslide concerns remain
Firefighters made progress on the more than 10,000-acre Hughes Fire Friday, which sent thousands fleeing after sparking near the Los Angeles County community of Castaic a day earlier.
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7 On Your Side: Does LAFD have enough staff to respond to wildfires and everyday 911 calls?
After residents raised concerns about LAFD's response times during last month's devastating fires, many are now questioning ...
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Taiwan donates US$1m to Los Angeles for fire relief
Taiwan's representative office in Los Angeles and the World Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce have jointly donated US$1 million ...
Los Angeles wildfire czar's $500K paycheck for 90 days of work draws swift blowback, mayor reverses course
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass reneged wildfire czar Steve Soboroff's $500,000 compensation for 90 days of work after the ...
Los Angeles Allowed Hillside Homes to Multiply Despite Fiery Past
Since the historic wildfires, some officials have suggested that every rebuilt home have fire-resistant materials and fire ...
Trump wants states to clean up forests to stop wildfires. But his administration cut off funds
President Donald Trump’s administration is holding up money for wildfire mitigation projects funded through legislation ...