Edison Accused of Concealing Evidence in Devastating 2017 Creek Fire Investigation
Federal investigators have determined Southern California Edison was responsible for the 2017 Creek fire that destroyed 70 homes, contradicting the utility's denials. A $40 million lawsuit alleges Edison deliberately withheld critical fault data that could have identified the fire's origin years earlier.
LA Fire Departments Overwhelmed as Major Windstorm Fuels Multiple Devastating Blazes
Los Angeles County fire officials acknowledged being severely under-resourced as three major fires raged across the region during one of the strongest wind events in recent years. With 9,000 firefighters deployed but insufficient personnel and grounded aircraft, emergency services struggled to combat blazes that destroyed over 1,000 homes.
Los Angeles Faces Unprecedented Crisis as Elite Fire Defense System Falters
Despite being America's most fire-prepared city, Los Angeles battles devastating blazes that have claimed 21 lives and destroyed over 12,000 structures. Record winds, extreme drought, and infrastructure challenges have pushed the city's robust firefighting capabilities beyond their limits.