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L.A. firefighter testifies that Lachman fire was not fully put out. ‘I saw ... red hot coals’

Efram Potelle 2/26/26 Efram Potelle 2/26/26

L.A. firefighter testifies that Lachman fire was not fully put out. ‘I saw ... red hot coals’

For Bass and LAFD, there’s no watering down how bad 2025 has been

Efram Potelle 12/22/25 Efram Potelle 12/22/25

For Bass and LAFD, there’s no watering down how bad 2025 has been

A blistering Times investigation found that the Fire Department cleaned up its after-action report, downplaying missteps.
The LAFD cannot be trusted to honestly and thoroughly investigate itself.

Sorrow, outrage mark hearing on deadly firestorm as senators come to the Palisades

Efram Potelle 11/13/25 Efram Potelle 11/13/25

Sorrow, outrage mark hearing on deadly firestorm as senators come to the Palisades

Firefighters urged mass Altadena evacuations. It took three hours for command center to act

Efram Potelle 11/1/25 Efram Potelle 11/1/25

Firefighters urged mass Altadena evacuations. It took three hours for command center to act

Eaton Fire victims plead for answers as LA County reviews after-action report

Efram Potelle 9/30/25 Efram Potelle 9/30/25

Eaton Fire victims plead for answers as LA County reviews after-action report

Elevated levels of 'forever chemicals' found in blood of some firefighters who battled LA wildfires

Efram Potelle 5/15/25 Efram Potelle 5/15/25

Elevated levels of 'forever chemicals' found in blood of some firefighters who battled LA wildfires