"In a letter to interim Fire Chief Ronnie Villanueva, Bass asked that he "thoroughly investigate" a report by The Times about the Los Angeles Fire Department's missteps in putting out a small brush fire that federal authorities say was intentionally set on New Year's Day. The previously undisclosed details have prompted fresh outrage among those who lost homes in the worst fire in city history."
"Her handling of the blaze and its aftermath is expected to be a significant issue in next year's mayoral race, with her opponent Austin Beutner calling on her to provide a thorough accounting of what happened. The Times reported this week that crews mopping up the Jan. 1 Lachman fire warned a battalion chief that the ground was still smoldering and rocks remained hot to the touch, according to text exchanges reviewed by The Times."
Mayor Karen Bass requested a full investigation after firefighters left a smoldering burn site days before it reignited into the Palisades fire. Bass asked interim Fire Chief Ronnie Villanueva to thoroughly investigate alleged missteps by the Los Angeles Fire Department in handling a small Jan. 1 brush fire that federal authorities say was intentionally set. The previously undisclosed details have prompted outrage among residents who lost homes in January. Bass said her office has been leading reforms in the LAFD, including strengthening pre-deployment protocols, upgrading technology and expanding training. Political opponents have demanded a thorough accounting as the mayoral campaign approaches.
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