Budget Cuts to Fire Department Are a Point of Contention, but the Full Picture Is Complicated
But as with much of the news swirling around the fires, the real picture is complicated. Facing lower tax revenues and higher ...
California wildfires devastate Los Angeles County, killing 5 and threatening thousands of homes
Multiple wildfires, including the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire, are raging across southern California Thursday, leaving at ...
'Like an atomic bomb': Los Angeles fire chiefs warn death toll is likely to rise
Strong winds fuelled a massive fire in southern California, flattening homes, overtaking roads and and forcing at least 30,000 to evacuate. The fire in Pacific Palisades exploded from 10 acres to more ...
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Los Angeles cut $17.5M from fire department budget months before deadly fires
Seven months before the uncontrolled Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, the city's fire department budget for this fiscal year was cut by more than $17.5 million, records show.
‘Let Me Finish’: L.A. Mayor Spars With Reporter Who Questioned ‘Lack of Preparation’ For Wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass got curt with a reporter who asked her to explain the “lack of preparation” for the wildfires ...
Los Angeles officials investigate origin of wildfires as multiple blazes remain uncontained
Los Angeles officials delivered an update on the efforts to combat wildfires across the city on Thursday, saying more ...
Mayor’s Absence Is Considered a Sign L.A. Underestimated Fire Risks
Some residents said Mayor Karen Bass should have canceled her trip to Ghana when weather warnings in Los Angeles grew ...