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Accountability Questioned in LAFD‘s Handling of Palisades and Eaton fire Aftermath
Los Angeles – Recent reports and public commentary are raising serious questions about transparency and accountability within the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) following the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires. Concerns center around allegations that an after-action report regarding the Palisades fire was “sanitized,” and a perceived lack of willingness from fire department leadership to investigate the matter fully.
Chief Moore’s decision Sparks Criticism
The controversy ignited after LAFD Chief Jaime Moore stated he would not investigate who altered the after-action report, citing a lack of personal benefit in doing so (Los Angeles Times). This decision has drawn sharp criticism from residents and observers who argue that the purpose of such reports is to identify failures, assign responsibility, and prevent future tragedies, not to serve the interests of individual department heads.
The Alleged Alteration of the Palisades Fire Report
According to reporting, a critical incident occurred during the response to the Lachman fire, a component of the larger Palisades fire.firefighters reportedly warned a battalion chief that smoldering ground posed a continued risk. Despite these warnings,
