3 vital days, many ignored warnings: How the LAFD failed to prevent the Palisades inferno

Communication failures and questionable decisions led crews to leave the area prematurely; embers from the small Jan. 1 fire later reignited into the giant Palisades fire.
Los Angeles Times

Who made the call to leave the Lachman fire? In sworn testimony, LAFD officials pass the buck

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. LAFD Capt. Michael McIndoe testified that he told his battalion chief, Mario Garcia, that he didn’t think it was a ...
Firehouse

Los Angeles Firefighter Testifies That Lachman Fire Was Not Out Before Leaving Scene

Find Firehouse.com’s full coverage of the 2025 California Fire Storm, which began Jan. 7 near Los Angeles, here. LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles firefighter said in sworn testimony that he sounded the ...