L.A. County had extra firefighters ready. How many were near Altadena?
County firefighters poured into Pacific Palisades to assist the city. But it’s unclear how many were near Altadena when the ...
How fire departments use pre-positioning to get a jump on wildfires
Fires in the Inland Empire and Orange County that broke out this week were stopped from becoming more dangerous because of ...
Meet The LA County Fire Dozer, A 93,000-Pound Bulldozer That Can Survive Deadly Wildfires
News outlets around the world are diligently covering the destruction caused by the deadly wildfires afflicting much of Southern California at the moment. Throughout this horrific and ongoing tragedy ...
Amid dangerous winds in 2011, LAFD engines stood ready. That didn’t happen this time
Thirteen years ago, the LAFD took the type of dramatic measures in preparation of dangerous winds that the department failed ...
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He pulled up to Palisades fire with a fire engine and an offer to help. It was fake, police say
The man was wearing a yellow firefighter uniform — and he was driving a full-size red fire engine outfitted with emergency lights ... River Fire Department," the official said. He told Los Angeles ...
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It’s likely Los Angeles-like wildfires will come to Eagle County. Here’s how local fire and water entities are preparing.
Eagle County is at risk of experiencing a large-scale wildfire. “We’ve always been and we probably always will be,” said Hugh ...
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Couple accused of impersonating firefighters in Palisades Fire — complete with their own fire engine
As the Palisades Fire sent thousands of people fleeing for their lives, a couple from Oregon allegedly posed as firefighters ...
Update: 14,021 acres affected in Los Angeles County by Eaton Fire, still 95% contained
Eaton Fire initially started 6:18 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. Since its discovery 16 days ago, it has burned 14,021 ...
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2 killed in LA-area wildfires, which have spread over 5,000 acres
The LA County Fire Department ... of emergency services to request 50 engine strike teams composed of 250 fire engines and 1,000 personnel. First responders from Nevada, Oregon and Washington ...
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La Cañada Flintridge community members throw pop-up appreciation party for pre-deployed firefighters
La Cañada Flintridge residents showed their gratitude to pre-deployed firefighters by organizing a pop-up appreciation party ...
Particularly Dangerous Situation warning issued, Los Angeles County reopens Altadena to residents
Southern California is bracing for an "unprecedented" third Particularly Dangerous Situation warning in a month, as extreme ...
New wildfires ignite in LA area; 50k under evacuation orders or warnings: Live updates
New wildfires that have erupted across the Los Angeles area have triggered tens of thousands of evacuation orders and ...