Investigation into Palisades Fire Reveals Preventable Tragedy
A recent report by the LA Times suggests that the catastrophic Palisades fire in January, which resulted in 12 deaths, nearly 7,000 burned structures, and tens of billions of dollars in damages, may have been preventable.
Firefighters were ordered to abandon a smoldering site just days before the fire exploded. According to the report, the massive January 7th blaze is believed to have originated from a smaller fire that occurred on January 1st.
Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Paul Pringle co-authored the LA Times piece, revealing key findings of his reporting on the incident.
Pringle shared his findings with CNN's Elex Michaelson, shedding light on the events leading up to the inferno.
Author's summary: Palisades fire may have been preventable.