Systemic failures and unclear evacuation authority caused delayed alerts during the Jan. 7 and 8 L.A. fires, leaving west Altadena unalerted and contributing to fatalities.
L.A. County outlines multiple breakdowns that prevented timely evacuations during deadly Eaton fire
Poor communications, understaffing, inadequate planning, and chaotic procedures delayed evacuation orders in west Altadena during the Eaton Fire, contributing to civilian deaths.