Los Angeles Fire Chief Faces Calls for Resignation
As a disastrous fire continues to burn on the city’s west side, some are calling Chief Kristin Crowley to account: Why wasn’t the city better prepared?
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Here’s what we know about L.A. fire department’s DEI efforts, which Republicans have attacked
Donald Trump Jr., conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, and actor James Woods have made accusations similar to Musk’s. DEI initiatives broadly include efforts to increase diversity in ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, culture, class, religion and opinion.
Look twice before sharing those viral LA fire videos. Many aren't real
As often happens in the wake of major news events, much of that misinformation is in the form of miscaptioned media: Pictures and videos presented as being connected to the LA fires that are actually digital fabrications or from prior events.
LAPD provides update on potential arson charges over Kenneth Fire
Los Angeles police said "a male was heard stating a suspect was trying 'to light a fire' near the Kenneth Fire". The allegation was later ruled unfounded.
How many people are still missing in the Los Angeles fires?
The number of people who have died in the Eaton and Palisades fires could rise. More than 30 people are still missing.
L.A. police are grappling with a new challenge: fire duty
Since the outbreak of the Palisades fire, LAPD officers have suddenly found themselves thrust into an unfamiliar yet pivotal role: Part aid worker, part night sentry, part wingman for firefighters battling one of the most devastating blazes in the region’s history.
LAPD hasn't linked LA fires to MAGA, cause of blaze unknown | Fact check
The LAPD hasn't made any statements mentioning "persons of interest." The LA Fire Department said it is still investigating the cause of the fires.
LA Mayor Karen Bass appointee who oversaw fire department was put on leave over alleged city hall bomb threat
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ deputy mayor — whose purview included oversight of the city’s fire department — was placed on administrative leave last month after the FBI
Los Angeles police arrest 4 people for allegedly trying to start new blazes as wildfire death toll rises to 25
Los Angeles police have arrested four people on arson charges for allegedly trying to ignite new fires as firefighters continue to fight the Palisades and Eaton blazes that have killed a combined
Los Angeles Arsonist Setting Palm Tree on Fire Caught on Video
Not only are LA residents dealing with containing existing fires, but a man was just caught on camera setting a tree alight in West Hollywood.
LAPD: Arson suspect in custody linked to Kenneth Fire
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said it apprehended a suspect Thursday accused of sparking the Kenneth Fire. LAPD Senior Lead Officer Charles Dinse said the fire began Thursday at around 3 p.
Los Angeles Fire Department budget sustained cuts but saw overall increase
In May 2024, the city of Los Angeles adopted a Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 budget that cut the appropriations for the fire department by $17.6 million from the previous year. At the time, the city of Los Angeles was negotiating the union contract with the firefighters' union, the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City.