The Palisades wildfires, which have killed at least 24 people and destroyed 12,000+ homes, may have been preventable. An investigation highlights failures in firefighting and prevention, suggesting the fire reignited from a New Year’s Eve blaze caused by illegal fireworks. The Los Angeles Fire Department did not monitor for reignition, a key oversight,
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is investigating, and political debate has erupted, with former President Trump criticizing local officials’ policies. The fires underscore gaps in fire management, with calls for reform to prevent future disasters.
