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Citing text messages, a new report alleges a firefighter warned a battalion chief on Jan. 2 that it was a "bad idea" to leave the scene of the Lachman Fire that had been set early the previous day near Pacific Palisades, because there were signs of smoldering terrain.

Mayor Karen Bass has named Los Angeles Fire Department Deputy Chief Jaime Moore as the new chief of the agency.

An LAFD whistleblower said heat detection technology could have prevented the Palisades Fire.

The Los Angeles Fire Department released an after-action report detailing successes and challenges, including inadequate initial resources and firefighter exhaustion.

LA Mayor Karen Bass ordered fire stations not to lower flags for Charlie Kirk, but some stations defied her directive, sparking criticism from both sides.

Two LAFD ambulances were involved in back-to-back crashes at the same intersection in the San Fernando Valley Wednesday morning, officials said.

Crowley claims she was fired for speaking out about the LAFD's under-resourcing and for confirming that the mayor's office cut the department's budget.

Neighbors and LAFD insiders are raising concerns about the broken 911 system, citing understaffing and technology issues.

Findings from a forensic audit found that over $800,000 in credit card expenses by top union officials were unaccounted for or lacked proper documentation.

The Rams will host their 2025 NFL draft from the Los Angeles Fire Department's Air Operations, and will help renovate the station as well.

The civilian driver was the only person in the vehicle at the time of the crash.

Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley will serve as an assistant chief for the department's Operations Valley Bureau.