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LAFD firefighter testifies he warned that Lachman fire was not fully out when crews were told to pack up

A Los Angeles firefighter in a sworn deposition said that he warned other firefighters and at least one captain about the need for more mop-up on the Lachman fire, but was blown off, days before it re...

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Firefighter says he warned LAFD about Lachman Fire hotspots

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L.A. firefighter testifies that Lachman fire was not fully put out when crews were ordered to leave

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L.A. firefighter testifies that Lachman fire was not fully put out. ‘I saw ... red hot coals’

A Los Angeles firefighter said in sworn testimony that he sounded the alarm about the inadequate mop-up of the Lachman fire — and was blown off by a captain — days before the embers reignited into the...

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Firefighter felt 'blown off' after pointing out smoldering areas of Lachman Fire

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LA firefighter says Lachman Fire was still smoldering when crews were ordered to leave

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

The testimony raises questions about why LAFD officials did not address concerns expressed to them about weather conditions and potentially dangerous hot spots that could flare up into another fire.

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Los Angeles firefighter testifies Lachman Fire was still smoldering when fire crews left

In his deposition, LAFD Firefighter Scott Pike described at least five areas still actively smoking as crews were rolling up hoses to leave the Lachman Fire.

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Ex-LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley sues city, alleges Bass used her as scapegoat for Palisades Fire

Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley has filed a retaliation lawsuit against Los Angeles, alleging Mayor Karen Bass blamed her for the Palisades Fire to cover up budget cuts.