Investigation into Palisades Fire Reveals Potential Preventability
A recent investigative report by the LA Times suggests that the catastrophic Palisades fire in January could have been prevented.
The fire resulted in 12 deaths, nearly 7,000 burned structures, and tens of billions of dollars in damages.
- 12 people killed
- Nearly 7,000 structures burned
- Tens of billions of dollars in damages
According to the report, firefighters were ordered to abandon a smoldering burn site just days before the fire erupted.
The massive January 7th blaze is believed to have originated from a smaller fire that occurred on January 1st.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Paul Pringle co-authored the LA Times piece and discussed the findings on CNN.
Author's summary: Palisades fire may have been preventable.
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