LAFD Deputy Chief Faces Backlash for Past Remarks on Fire Victims
A resurfaced clip appears to show LAFD's Kristine Larson blaming victims of fires for getting into a position where they would need help.
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‘Can't really fight that fire': Retired fire marshal calls out criticism of LA wildfires
It’s time to get honest about the wildfires that ravaged areas of Los Angeles County last week. That’s the message from retired fire marshal Jim Davidson, who served in the Valley Center Fire ...
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 ...
Who Is Kristin Crowley? Los Angeles Fire Chief Faces Wave of Anger
The anger comes as authorities said the four fires, which have burned almost 4,000 acres, have not yet been contained.
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Los Angeles Fires Delay Release of New Fire Risk Maps
Climate disasters such as the recent Los Angeles–area fires are making it harder to prepare for more climate disasters ...
Salem firefighters recount experience fighting Palisades Fire in LA
Salem firefighters Cody Welling, Zach Salvage, Mike Laatsch and Capt. Mike Stewart returned Saturday after helping crews ...
No, California did not reject or delay out-of-state fire trucks for emissions tests
Fire trucks traveling from Oregon and other states to help fight the California wildfires were stopped for routine 15-minute ...