Minutes to flee: How the Palisades Fire rapidly expanded, devastating LA communities
CalFire has added the Palisades Fire to the state’s all-time list of the 20 most destructive wildfires. Here's a timeline of ...
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Why Los Angeles, America's most fire-ready city, became overwhelmed by flames
In a city prone to large natural disasters, L.A. firefighters are widely considered to be among the best in the business at ...
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Los Angeles Fire Department budget sustained cuts but saw overall increase
In May 2024, the city of Los Angeles adopted a Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 budget that cut the appropriations for the fire department by $17.6 million from the previous year. At the time, the city of Los ...
LAFD’s $300K-per-year diversity chief sparks fury for defending DEI by blaming the victim: ‘He got himself in the wrong place’
Deputy Chief Kristine Larson — who heads the Equity and Human Resources Bureau — was addressing accusations that female firefighters aren’t strong enough carry a man out of a ...
‘Completely Dry’: How Los Angeles Firefighters Ran Out of Water
As wildfires roar into residential neighborhoods, firefighters in California and elsewhere are finding that water systems can ...
Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as crews fight heavy winds to save homes and landmarks
The California Office of Emergency Services says 150,000 people in Los Angeles County are under evacuation orders, with more than 700 people taking refuge in nine shelters.
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1 Day Before Fires Started, LA Mayor Tried Cutting $49 Million More from Fire Dept: Report
Los Angeles Democratic Mayor Karen Bass reportedly tried to cut nearly $49 million from the Los Angeles County Fire ...
Los Angeles Wildfires Highlights: LA firefighters make progress as intense winds ease — for now
World Central Kitchen (WCK) is actively providing aid in California during the ongoing wildfires. Chef and CEO José Andrés ...
Yes, the Los Angeles County Fire Department donated surplus equipment to Ukraine
Yes, the Los Angeles County Fire Department donated surplus equipment to Ukraine in March 2022. On March 17, 2022, the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD) announced it was donating “surplus” ...
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SuperScooper Plane Fighting Palisades Fire Hit by Civilian Drone
A firefighting plane has been grounded in California after it was hit by a civilian-flown drone. The Los Angeles Fire Department said on X, formerly Twitter, this SuperScooper plane was flying over ...
Fact Check: Did Los Angeles Cut Fire Department Funding by $17.6M?
The adopted budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year increased the amount for the fire department to $819,637,423, according to a summary on the city administrative officer's website. That meant the ...
As wildfires rage in Los Angeles, Trump doesn’t offer much sympathy. He’s casting blame.
Trump has lashed out at his longtime political foe Gov. Gavin Newsom’s forest management policies and falsely claimed the ...