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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Who made the call to leave the Lachman fire? In sworn testimony, LAFD officials pass the buck

McIndoe, a captain at Fire Station 69 in Pacific Palisades, didn't think the plan was a good idea, he said in sworn testimony obtained by The Times. He had read the National Weather Service's forecast for the day - temperatures were expected to be warmer - and handling any lingering hot spots would be easier with hoses in place.
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fromsfist.com
6 months ago

Brush Fire Breaks Out In Napa County, Dubbed the Berry Fire, Spreads to 50 Acres

A brush fire named the Berry Fire has scorched about 50 acres in Napa County and is currently 0% contained.
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fromFortune
7 months ago
Environment

National Park Service's 'confine and contain' strategy questioned after wildfire it let burn incinerates historic lodge

fromFortune
7 months ago
Environment

National Park Service's 'confine and contain' strategy questioned after wildfire it let burn incinerates historic lodge

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