The testimony raises questions about why LAFD officials did not address concerns expressed to them about weather conditions ...

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Mayor Karen Bass said today newly released deposition testimony suggesting fire department officials were aware that a New Year's Day blaze near Pacific Palisades was still smoldering when crews ...

A Los Angeles firefighter, Scott Pike, said in a sworn testimony that he voiced concerns about the Lachman Fire cleanup, but ...

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.

A Los Angeles firefighter has testified that the ground was still smoldering from a brush fire days before a massive wildfire exploded last year in Pacific Palisades.

Mayor Karen Bass said Friday newly released deposition testimony suggesting fire department officials were aware that a New ...

Firefighter Scott Pike said he felt ‘blown off’ after signaling his observations to other firefighters and a captain on Jan. 2, 2025.

In the 1950s the property was converted into a mobile home community and as Westside property values started to soar starting ...

The Los Angeles Times reports Mayor Bass has been pressuring fire officials to soften or downplay findings in reports about the city's wildfire response.

Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley has filed a retaliation lawsuit against Los Angeles, alleging Mayor Karen Bass blamed her ...

Former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley claims in a whistleblower lawsuit that Mayor Karen Bass shifted the city's shortcomings for ...