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 fatalities, nearly 7,000 burned structures, and tens of billions of dollars in damages.
Firefighters Ordered to Leave Smoldering Site
According to the report, firefighters were ordered to abandon a smoldering burn site just days before the major fire erupted on January 7th.
The massive January 7th blaze is believed to have originated from a smaller fire that occurred on January 1st.
Key Findings and Investigation
Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Paul Pringle, co-author of the LA Times piece, discussed the key findings of his reporting on CNN.
Pringle's investigation sheds light on the events leading up to the devastating fire.
Author's summary: Palisades fire may have been preventable.