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Even a full reservoir wouldn't have ensured water in Palisades fire, California officials say

In January, when crews fighting the fast-spreading Palisades fire were hampered by low water pressure and dry hydrants, Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered an investigation. After a 10-month review, California ...
Los Angeles Daily News

Plants over people? Regulatory gridlock and the Palisades fire

Imagine being fined $1.9 million for trying to prevent a catastrophic wildfire that would destroy lives and property in Pacific Palisades. That’s what happened to the city of Los Angeles, specifically ...

Homes Adopting ‘Zone Zero’ Policy Fared Better in L.A. Fires

A study found that homes built with fire-resistant materials and that had cleared vegetation within 5 feet of walls, in line ...
Los Angeles Times

‘It’s still smoldering.’ A hiker’s video of Palisades fire raises questions about state’s responsibility

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A hiker’s video shows smoke rising from the Lachman fire burn scar on Jan. 2, hours after the LAFD declared the ...

Erewhon and others shut by fire set to reopen in Pacific Palisades mall

Fancy grocer Erewhon will return to Pacific Palisades in an entirely rebuilt store, as the neighborhood's luxury mall, owned ...
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Palisades Fire Bombshell Update: Investigators Claim Agitated Uber Driver Maliciously Started Los Angeles Blaze that Killed 12 People and Caused Millions of Dollars in Damage

An "agitated and angry" Uber driver has been charged with starting the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles' history, RadarOnline.com can report. The Palisades fire erupted on January 7, killing ...