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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Mayor Bass calls for investigation into LAFD missteps before Palisades fire

In a letter to interim Fire Chief Ronnie Villanueva, Bass asked that he "thoroughly investigate" a report by The Times about the Los Angeles Fire Department's missteps in putting out a small brush fire that federal authorities say was intentionally set on New Year's Day. The previously undisclosed details have prompted fresh outrage among those who lost homes in the worst fire in city history.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Brush fire burns in the Hollywood Hills, threatening homes

A Hollywood Hills brush fire moved uphill toward homes; firefighters and helicopters slowed its progress, about 80 personnel fought one-quarter acre with no structures involved.
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fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

A Times investigation: LAFD union head made $540,000 in a year, with huge overtime payouts

LAFD's staffing and funding issues highlighted by Pacific Palisades fire incident.
Union leaders received significant pay raises despite budget cuts harming the department.
Union officers, including Freddy Escobar, have high earnings through overtime and stipends.
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