Los Angeles Fire Department comes under attack as fire continues to rage
As firefighters continue to battle raging fires across Los Angeles County, a cut to the Los Angeles Fire Department 2025 budget and its commitment to recruiting a more diverse force have come under attack.
‘Completely Dry’: How Los Angeles Firefighters Ran Out of Water
As wildfires roar into residential neighborhoods, firefighters in California and elsewhere are finding that water systems can’t keep up with the demand.
Los Angeles is burning. Here's how the city's restaurants are stepping up to help
As L.A. fires continue to decimate the region, restaurants and chefs across every level of dining are donating food and services to feed Angelenos and service workers.
Fires devastating Los Angeles grow more slowly as fierce winds die down
The two biggest fires devastating the Los Angeles area grew just slightly Friday as firefighters beat back the blazes that have killed at least 10 people, obliterated neighborhoods and left the nation's second-largest city on edge.
Los Angeles wildfires continue to burn
Devastating wildfires continue to burn in Los Angeles County. After getting a bit of a break, fire crews are preparing for another round of strong winds
Los Angeles wildfire changes direction, poses new threat to residents, challenge to firefighters
A big Los Angeles wildfire shifted direction on Saturday, triggering more evacuation orders and posing a new challenge to firefighters. The fires spread toward previously untouched neighborhoods, sparking fears that it would wreak more devastation to the city.
Los Angeles firefighters make progress amid deadly wildfires
Firefighters have partially gained control over two large forest fires in Los Angeles. The Palisades and Eaton fires have been partially extinguished with support from neighbouring states, the federal government,
Los Angeles Fire Department budget sustained cuts but saw overall increase
In May 2024, the city of Los Angeles adopted a Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 budget that cut the appropriations for the fire ...
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Los Angeles Fire Chief Details How ‘Devastating’ Cuts Led To ‘Horrific’ Wildfire
Los Angeles City Fire Chief Kristin Crowley appeared on CNN Friday and said that city officials’ decisions hindered her ...
A month before fires, L.A. fire chief warned budget cuts were hampering emergency response
The Los Angeles Fire Department's budget was cut by $17.6 million, about 2%, this fiscal year. The fire chief warned last ...
Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as crews fight heavy winds to save homes and landmarks
The California Office of Emergency Services says 150,000 people in Los Angeles County are under evacuation orders, with more than 700 people taking refuge in nine shelters.
Fact Check: Did Los Angeles Cut Fire Department Funding by $17.6M?
The adopted budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year increased the amount for the fire department to $819,637,423, according to a summary on the city administrative officer's website. That meant the ...
Los Angeles mayor's office, fire department refute speculation chief was dismissed
The Los Angeles Fire Department refuted speculation that its chief, Kristin Crowley, had been dismissed as crews continue to ...
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Health emergency declared, new Palisades Fire evacuations. Containment still low on big fires devastating LA
So far, 11 victims have been confirmed to have died in the two biggest fires. Conditions are still ripe for additional fires ...
Deadly Los Angeles wildfires: New evacuation orders as biggest blaze stretches east
Crews have reported some progress in the battle against LA’s deadly wildfires, but tens of thousands remain under evacuation ...