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.
Los Angeles County sues Southern California Edison, alleging utility's equipment sparked wildfire
LA County alleges Edison’s equipment caused the Eaton Fire, which destroyed 9,400 structures and killed 17 in Altadena.
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The Big Red Fire Dozers of L.A. County Can Take the Heat (Video)
The department primarily uses 46-ton Cat D8R dozers that have undergone extensive modifications to prepare for their ...
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As Wall Street Chases Profits, Fire Departments Have Paid the Price
Fire engine manufacturing is now largely controlled by three companies. Around the country, prices have soared, and orders can take years to fulfill. The Los Angeles Fire Department maintenance ...
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Los Angeles firefighters honored on stage at Oscars ceremony
Los Angeles firefighters were honored on stage at the Oscars ceremony on Sunday, met with a standing ovation from some of Hollywood's biggest names. A total of 12 firefighters from across the ...
Man attacks firefighters inside engine in Orange County
A man was taken away with his head covered after attacking firefighters inside their engine in Buena Park Thursday night. The incident occurred in the 5000 block of Knott Avenue when a man on a ...
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Electric fire trucks did not factor in response to deadly LA blazes
Amid the deadly wildfires in Southern California, posts claimed the Los ... Angeles County and burned some 37,000 acres (150 square kilometers). The department acquired the electric fire engine ...
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fires Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing her response to Palisades wildfire
Bass said the chief’s removal was “in the best interests of Los Angeles’ public safety, and for the operations of the Los Angeles Fire Department ... County and the city of Malibu, killed 12 ...
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Texts sent to, from fired LAFD chief show what officials discussed during California fires
LOS ANGELES -- Late at night on Jan. 6, Los Angeles Emergency Management Department General Manager ... "Not good," Los Angeles County Fire Chief Tony Marrone texted at 11:18 a.m. "No," Crowley ...
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Firefighter swept into ocean in debris flow as heavy rain pounds Los Angeles
One of the strongest storms of the season slammed fire-ravaged Los Angeles with heavy rain on Thursday, sending streams of mud and debris across roadways and sweeping a fire department vehicle off ...