"This house is essentially a bomb," ATF says after fireworks explosion causes dozens of evacuations in Pacoima
Firefighters and ATF agents will slowly burn the remaining explosives after learning that the volatile materials were not ...
Homes near Pacoima explosion covered with thermal gel to protect neighborhood
After exhausting all other options on Friday, bomb disposal teams have opted to slowly burn the house at the center of the ...
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Five Good Things: Honoring drivers and responding to disasters
TCA recognizes truck drivers, Hyundai donates to child safety cause, and U-Haul and Chevron help in the wake of disasters.
In a turbulent time, LAFD union head isn’t who you think he is
During Escobar's tenure, L.A. firefighters have weathered some tough times: COVID. The Palisades inferno. Fewer fire stations ...
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Facing a nearly $1 billion budget hole, LA officials warn city staffing cuts are inevitable
The city of Los Angeles is "in a particularly challenging financial position" as it develops a budget for the fiscal year ...
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How Los Angeles Is Getting Scorched by Its Homeless Problem
A 2021 fire is now viewed by some LA residents as a symbol of the city’s failure to control the spread of homeless ...
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Majority of Faulty Los Angeles Hydrants Repaired or Replaced
While firefighters struggled with low water pressure during the Palisades fire, it's unclear whether the damaged hydrants ...
DWP has fixed the vast majority of fire hydrants flagged for repairs last year
The LAFD had identified at least 1,350 hydrants in need of repair, according to its 2024 inspection. But the department did ...
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NCIS: LOS ANGELES Star Joins New 9-1-1 Show
NCIS: LOS ANGELES’ Chris O’Donnell just joined 9-1-1: NASHVILLE, taking on the role of Captain Don Sharpe, a rodeo rider and ...
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Mayor Bass approved pay raise for then-LAFD Chief Crowley before Palisades Fire, termination
Mayor Karen Bass previously approved a merit-based pay raise of 2.5% for former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley -- weeks later ...
Mayor Bass approved a raise for ex-Los Angeles fire chief before Bass fired her
Mayor Karen Bass previously approved a merit-based pay raise of 2.5% for former Fire Chief Kristen Crowley — weeks later ...
What went wrong the night Altadena burned
A Washington Post analysis shows that some officials knew of the fire’s westward spread hours before evacuation orders were sent to residents in western Altadena.