LAFD knew of firefighter complaints about Lachman mop-up and said nothing

At least one LAFD official knew that a battalion chief had directed firefighters to leave the scene of the Lachman fire Jan. 2, even though they complained the ground was still smoking in places and rocks remained hot to the touch, according to a source.

Los Angeles Times

Firefighters were ordered to leave smoldering Palisades burn site

Firefighters mopping up a small brush fire that authorities say reignited as the Palisades fire five days later…
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Palisades fire suspect is indicted, faces up to 45 years in prison

The man accused of intentionally igniting the devastating Palisades fire, which killed a dozen people, has been indicted…
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#LachmanFire - Brush Fire Via la Costa & Via Las Palmas, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles County.

3-4 acres, Moving uphill, 6 homes possibly threatened.