LAFD could have had at least 10 engines patrolling Palisades hills, former chiefs say
The toll might not have been as bad if extra engines had been pre-positioned much closer to the most fire-prone areas, former fire chiefs said.
Los Angeles Times21d
LAFD’s failure to pre-deploy before Palisades fire: A Times investigation
In ousting Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley ... than 20 pre-deployed to those stations and 18 “ready reserve” engines that supplement the regular firefighting force in such ...
Sacramento Bee10d
Update: Palisades Fire remains 100% contained, 23,706.6 acres destroyed in Los Angeles County
Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned ... Firefighting efforts included 22 engines, one water tender and nine hand crews. According to Cal Fire ...
Firehouse22d
Los Angeles Fire Chief Terminated by Mayor Following Deadly Wildfires
Fire Chief Kristin Crowley told the mayor and city council before the deadly wildfire the department wasn't prepared to handle a major incident in Los Angeles. Find Firehouse.com’s full coverage ...