‘Beyond the brink’: Data shows LA Fire Department among the most understaffed in America
A CNN analysis of the 10 largest US cities and other comparable departments shows the Los Angeles Fire Department is less ...
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Arizona fire department welcomes 19 babies from 18 firefighters in 2024
A fire department in Arizona celebrated a baby boom with a special photoshoot after 18 of its firefighters welcomed 19 babies in 2024. Earlier this month, the Chandler fire department hosted a ...
These companies are pledging millions in funds, supplies to help LA fire victims
Major corporations, including Disney and Target, have announced pledges to help the growing number of people affected by the ...
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Why Los Angeles, America's most fire-ready city, became overwhelmed by flames
In a city prone to large natural disasters, L.A. firefighters are widely considered to be among the best in the business at ...
Gavin Newsom Cut $100M From Fire Prevention Budget Before California Fires
Just over $100 million was cut from California's wildfire and forest resilience fund in the latest budget, though total ...
LA mayor denies sacking fire chief amid growing criticism of response to disaster
Karen Bass says reports Kristin Crowley was fired are false and ‘priority remains fighting these fires and protecting ...
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Why Los Angeles, America's most fire-ready city, became overwhelmed by flames
The Los Angeles Fire Department has long been a leader in knocking down urban wildfires. Fire agencies from around the West come here to train. But this past week has tested the best, says UCLA ...
What fueled the LA wildfires now tearing through some of America's most expensive homes
Firestorms in Los Angeles have burned over 5,000 acres, destroying homes and killing two people. One of the two biggest ...