Scammers towed Eaton fire victims’ cars, held them hostage for cash, authorities say
Altadena residents who fell victim to tow-truck scammers following the Eaton fire are urged to report their experience.
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Scammers towed vehicles of Altadena residents while Eaton Fire burned, LA official says
I find it disgusting that these fraudulent tow operators exploited fire survivors during their time of distress,” one LA County official said.
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Officials warn of tow-truck scam targeting Eaton Fire victims
L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is now urging Eaton Fire survivors to come forward if they were targeted by fraudulent ...
Fire inspector washed off PCH by mudslide tells how he survived: "It came out of nowhere"
When a mudslide pushed his SUV off a cliff and into the ocean earlier this month, Los Angeles Fire Department Inspector Jerry ...
The monster at the end of this fire
Shortly after that downgrade, S&P issued warnings about other local utilities and the city of Los Angeles itself, along with ...
LA mayor removes fire chief over wildfire response
Citing the city's response to the region's devastating wildfires, Los Angeles Mayor Karen removed Los Angeles Fire Chief ...
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‘Unprecedented' number of lithium ion batteries complicates LA wildfires cleanup
What authorities described as one of the largest lithium-ion battery cleanups ever is underway in Los Angeles County neighborhoods ... They power plug-in hybrid cars and EVs, many of which were ...
Driver abandons classic Corvette after crash in Los Angeles
The driver of a classic Corvette fled the scene after crashing the vintage vehicle in Los Angeles. Video obtained by KTLA ...
Tow Companies Hold Eaton Fire Victims' Cars For Ransom
Tow truck drivers in California set a new low bar of despicable behavior after towing cars out of the Eaton Fire and ...
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'I'm not going to die': LAFD Firefighter tells survival story after mudslide sweeps car off PCH
As Jerry Kao was driving along PCH last week, a sudden mudslide smashed into his car, pushing it off a cliff and into the ...
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LAFD member escapes car swept into ocean by fast-moving mud on PCH
A Los Angeles Fire Department member was able to escape a close call Thursday after his vehicle was swept into the ocean by fast-moving mud along Pacific Coast Highway.