Fire Chief Kristin Crowley defended her agency's decisions, stating that commanders had to be strategic with limited resources while managing a surge in regular 911 calls.
The department failed to assign roughly 1,000 firefighters in advance of the fire, leading to delayed responses that exacerbated the situation in the Pacific Palisades.
LAFD officials claimed their firefighting efforts were hindered by budget cuts and low water levels for hydrants, but also neglected to pre-position engines before the fire.
Interviews and LAFD internal records highlighted that only five of the more than 40 available engines were staffed prior to the fire, indicating poor preparedness.
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