Firefighters, who are also veterans, say military background …
1 day ago · When the Palisades Fire broke out, firefighters were on the front lines battling a blaze that scorched thousands of acres and homes. "In my 25 years, this is by far the worst fire I've been to ...
L.A. fire officials could have put engines in the Palisades before …
Jan 15, 2025 · The Palisades fire has burned nearly 24,000 acres and destroyed or damaged more than 5,300 homes and other structures, officials estimate. At least eight people have died in the fire, according to ...
Private firefighters spark controversy amid devastating LA fires
Jan 14, 2025 · Trevor Pratt, a firefighter with the City of San Francisco, looks for hot spots at homes burned by the Palisades Fire, Jan. 13, 2025, in Pacific Palisades, Calif. John Locher/AP MORE: Debunking 5 ...
LA fire bosses chose not to deploy available engines, firefighters …
Jan 15, 2025 · Los Angeles fire bosses deployed just a fraction of its firefighters and trucks to the deadly Palisades Fire until it was already out of control — sending just five of the 40 available fire...
Why did fire hydrants go ‘dry’ for crews fighting the Palisades Fire ...
Jan 9, 2025 · LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – As firefighters battled the devastating Palisades Fire, officials say the massive demand for water led to crews dealing with dozens of “dry” hydrants that had diminished...
L.A. fire maps show Palisades, Eaton, Hughes and more fires in ...
6 days ago · Maps of Southern California show where the Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire, the Hughes Fire near Castaic, and several other blazes have scorched tens of thousands of acres. An updating map created...
Delays and lack of resources: How LA Fire Department were late …
Jan 14, 2025 · LOS ANGELES — It took LA firefighters at least 45 minutes to respond to the Pacific Palisades blaze when it broke out last week, according to records and local homeowners. And by that time,...
Firefighter Injured, 'Multiple Burn Victims' Reported amid Palisades Fire
Jan 8, 2025 · Firefighter battles Eaton Fire on Jan. 7. As of 7 a.m. local time on Wednesday, Jan. 8, four named wildfires are impacting various parts of Southern California, according to data from CalFire....
What's making the battle against the Palisades Fire so hard?
Jan 8, 2025 · Firefighters are facing four brush fires burning in extreme red flag fire conditions in Los Angeles County. Here are the challenges.
After Palisades fire hydrants lacked water, city officials blame …
Jan 8, 2025 · Firefighters battling the Palisades fire dealt with hydrants that had little to no water flowing out. By 3 a.m. Wednesday, all hydrants 'went dry,' an LADWP official says.
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