The LAPD hasn't made any statements mentioning "persons of interest." The LA Fire Department said it is still investigating the cause of the fires.
Cal Fire’s total base wildfire protection budget has nearly tripled over the past 10 years, from $1.1 billion in 2014‑15 to $3 billion in 2023‑24.
The Larchmont Chronicle had the opportunity to talk with Senior Lead Officer (SLO) Danny Chavez of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). He has been called to work the Palisades fire along with many other SLOs.
Windy and dry conditions returned to Southern California on Monday, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking as firefighters continue to battle two major blazes in the Los Angeles area that started in similar weather nearly two weeks ago.
Coverage of the firefighters' battle against Eaton and Palisades fires, including stories about the dangerous weather and victim frustration.
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 24 people and destroyed more than 12,000 structures, officials said, scorching more than 60 square miles and displacing tens of thousands of people.
Los Angeles Times via Getty Images “Both the LA Sheriff’s Department and the LAPD are missing ... s top firefighter, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Joe Tyler ...
"Apparently LAPD are looking for three 'persons ... after the Threads post was published. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection lists the causes of the fires as "under ...
"Apparently LAPD are looking for three 'persons of interest ... The arrest happened after the Threads post was published. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection lists the causes of the fires as "under investigation" on its website.
A Jan. 8 Threads post (direct link, archive link) claims Los Angeles authorities linked the California wildfires to three supporters of President-elect Donald Trump. "Apparently LAPD are looking ...
Coverage of the fires ravaging Altadena, Malibu, Pacific Palisades and Pasadena, including stories about the devastation, issues firefighters faced and the weather.