CBS News has confirmed that as the Palisades Fire started on Jan. 7, only 19 fire engines were pre-deployed to the area.
according to Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Erik Scott. The aircraft, known as "Quebec 1," was struck by a civilian drone that was not assigned to fire operations, Scott said.
As firefighters continue to battle raging fires across Los Angeles County, a cut to the Los Angeles Fire Department 2025 ...
a cut to the Los Angeles Fire Department 2025 budget and its commitment to recruiting a more diverse force have come under attack. Four major fires across the L.A. area have killed 16 people ...