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 ...
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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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LAFD Extinguishes Kitchen Fire in Westlake Apartment Building, No Injuries Reported
LAFD extinguished a minor kitchen fire in a Westlake apartment in 10 minutes with no injuries or evacuation required. The ...
Amid dangerous winds in 2011, LAFD engines stood ready. That didn’t happen this time
Thirteen years ago, the LAFD took the type of dramatic measures in preparation of dangerous winds that the department failed to employ last week in advance of the Palisades fire.
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LA-area firefighters, Habitat for Humanity celebrated at Critics Choice Awards
The Critics Choice Awards celebrates the best in showbiz. But at Friday's red carpet in Santa Monica, it was the real-life ...
Multiple mudslides, roof collapse among mayhem from heavy winter storm in Southern California
A Los Angeles City firefighter was hospitalized after his SUV was swept into the Pacific Ocean during a mudslide in Malibu.
KCAL News investigation finds more than 1,300 fire hydrants need maintenance across LA
An investigation has found that hundreds of fire hydrants spanning throughout Los Angeles may be in need of repair, despite ...
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Amid dangerous winds in 2011, LAFD engines stood ready. That didn't happen this time
Former LAFD Battalion Chief Rick Crawford told The Times that he would have taken the same approach to last week's wind threat as Butler did in 2011. Crawford worked for the department for 33 ...
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Cleanup begins after storm ravages Southern California, leaving mud, debris, and forcing swift-water rescues
A Los Angeles City firefighter was hospitalized after his SUV was swept into the Pacific Ocean during a mudslide in Malibu.
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LAFD Officials Demand Chief’s Resignation Over Wildfire Response
A scathing five-page letter signed by several current and former LAFD battalion chiefs and administrators accuses Crowley of mismanagement and leadership failures that contributed to the ...