Author of key report on Palisades fire was upset over changes that weakened it, sources say

Los Angeles TimesSunday, December 21, 2025 at 11:42:18 PM
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Author of key report on Palisades fire was upset over changes that weakened it, sources say
  • Battalion Chief Kenneth Cook expressed dissatisfaction with modifications made to a key report on the Palisades fire, which he believes weakened its findings. His complaints were directed to Mayor Karen Bass's office shortly after the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) publicly released the report in mid-November.
  • This situation highlights the internal conflicts within the LAFD and raises questions about the integrity of the fire report, which is crucial for understanding the department's response to the Palisades fire and addressing community concerns.
  • The ongoing scrutiny of the LAFD's handling of fire incidents, including discrepancies in claims about 'cold trailing' during the Lachman fire, reflects broader issues of accountability and transparency in emergency management, further complicating Mayor Bass's recovery efforts in the aftermath of the Palisades fire.
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New LAFD chief won't look into who watered down Palisades fire report
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Jaime Moore, the new chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), has stated he will not investigate the alterations made to the report on the Palisades fire, which downplayed the department's failures in managing the disaster. Moore emphasized a forward-looking approach rather than assigning blame for the changes made to the report issued on October 8.

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