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 ...
NBC Los Angeles on MSN

‘We could have done more.' firefighter says concerns were raised before Palisades Fire

Thousands of Pacific Palisades residents who lost their homes are part of a lawsuit targeting the city and state, as sworn ...
FOX 11 Los Angeles

Confidential memo shows LAFD tried to protect Bass from Palisades fire criticism

A new report uncovers a confidential memo showing the Los Angeles Fire Department worked to protect Mayor Karen Bass from criticism over the city's response to the Palisades Fire.
Hoodline

Watts Structure Fire Snuffed Out on 99th Place, LAFD Says

According to the LAFD, the brief alert was posted at 01:12:33 UTC on Feb. 23, 2026, with the headline "LAFD Alert- Watts Structure Fire - Now Out 2053 E 99th Pl." The message named FS65 and pointed ...

Confidential memo reveals how LAFD tried shielding Mayor Bass from fire fallout

The LAFD issued a confidential memo detailing plans to protect Mayor Karen Bass and others from 'reputational harm' in ...
ABC7 KABC on MSN

Memo shows LAFD tried to 'protect' Mayor Bass ahead of release of Palisades after-action report

In a confidential memo uncovered by ABC7, it appears LAFD was concerned about potential harm to its reputation and the mayor's reputation over the handling of the deadly fire.
The Malibu Times

Public relations firm paid with LAFD Foundation funds to help sway public opinion

Payment to high-profile firm The Lede Company only revealed after LA Times reporting and public outcry After days of public ...