US EditionScott, Johnson Launch Investigation Into to Palisades Fire
Senate Republicans examine failures in water supply and emergency response that contributed to 12 deaths and destruction of nearly 7,000 structures during the Palisades fire.
- On Monday, Senators Rick Scott, R-Florida, and Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin announced a new Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee investigation into the Palisades Fire, saying families `deserve answers and accountability`.
- The background to the probe centers on the 117-million-gallon hilltop water storage complex, closed for nearly a year, and the empty Santa Ynez Reservoir during the fire that caused water pressure issues.
- The blaze burned 23,448 acres between Jan. 7 and Jan. 31, resulting in 12 deaths and the destruction of 6,837 buildings, including homes, schools, and businesses.
- The investigation gives senators subpoena power to seek documents and witnesses, and Gov. Gavin Newsom said his team will `absolutely welcome` the federal review on Monday.
- Top agency records show officials decided against deploying roughly 1,000 available firefighters and dozens of water-carrying engines before the Palisades fire, while the city's after-action report is held by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California.
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Daily Journal
Florida, Wisconsin senators investigate CA's Palisades Fire
(The Center Square) – U.S. senators from Florida and Wisconsin are starting an investigation into the devastating Palisades Fire in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Times
Senate Republicans open new investigation into Palisades fire response
U.S. Senators Rick Scott (R-Florida) and Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) have announced plans to open a new Congressional investigation into the deadly Palisades fire.
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A former reality television star who lost his home in January’s California wildfires blamed Gov. Gavin Newsom, D, and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, D, for delaying rebuilding efforts during a heated news conference Wednesday. Spencer Pratt, a former cast member of “The Hills,” lost the home he shared with his wife, Heidi Montag, in the Palisades Fire in January. Since then, he has waged a social media campaign against Newsom and Bass, accusing t…
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