LAFD still hasn’t faced accountability for leaving the Lachman fire
To the editor: Whether Jonathan Rinderknecht started a fire on New Year’s Eve is up for debate (“Mistrial…
Bass isn’t a firefighter, but that doesn’t mean she’s not responsible
To the editor: I just don’t buy the premise that Mayor Karen Bass isn’t responsible for the Palisades…
LAFD’s culture of obedience runs deep. Firefighters say they fear retaliation from bosses
As firefighter after firefighter testified about their actions during the Lachman fire, a clear theme emerged — the…
Who made the call to leave the Lachman fire? In sworn testimony, LAFD officials pass the buck
Early in Michael McIndoe’s shift on Jan. 2, 2025, his crew got their marching orders: Pick up hoses…
LA firefighter testifies his concerns over Lachman Fire cleanup ‘fell on deaf ears’
Topline: A Los Angeles firefighter, Scott Pike, said in a sworn testimony that he voiced concerns about the…
LA firefighter says Lachman Fire was still smoldering when crews were ordered to leave
A Los Angeles firefighter says the Lachman Fire was still smoldering when crews were ordered to leave, days…
L.A. firefighter testifies that Lachman fire was not fully put out when crews were ordered to leave
A Los Angeles firefighter said in sworn testimony that he sounded the alarm about the inadequate mop-up of…
Author of key report on Palisades fire was upset over changes that weakened it, sources say
The author of the Los Angeles Fire Department’s after-action report on the Palisades fire was upset about changes…
LAFD report on Palisades fire was watered down in editing process, records show
For months after the Palisades fire, many who had lost their homes eagerly awaited the Los Angeles Fire…
Why fire agencies fail to put out blazes that later turn disastrous
Firefighters knew the charred skeleton of a tractor was still hot when they left the valley floor in…