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 fire chiefs said.
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USG issues proclamation to honor wildfire first responders
The Undergraduate Student Government presented a Proclamation of Recognition for the First Responders of the 2025 Los Angeles Fires on Tuesday night. Several firefighters from L.A. Fire Department ...
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'Grab a Hose, Take a Stand'
The closest foxhole in this inferno was Fire Station 69 on Sunset Boulevard in the heart of the Palisades. Earlier in the evening, the LAFD made the highly unusual decision to recall off-duty ...
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LAFD’s failure to pre-deploy before Palisades fire: A Times investigation
Facing dire fire conditions in 2011, LAFD positioned at least 40 extra fire engines at stations in areas where the fire hazards were greatest, including the Palisades. The additional rigs included ...
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Fallout continues after Mayor Bass removes Crowley as fire chief
LA Council has first meeting since Crowley's firing Park and Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez have both called for a bond measure on the June 2026 ballot to address the shortage of LAFD stations and ...