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Fatal Palisades Fire Sparks Controversy Over Lachman Extinguishing

2/27/2026

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The Palisades fire began on January 5 and killed 12 people, causing property damage, a sequence linked to the Lachman fire not being fully extinguished, according to firefighter Scott Pike.
Firefighter Scott Pike said he warned a captain about five hot areas that remained smoldering at the Lachman site, but his warning was dismissed.
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) states the Lachman fire was fully extinguished by January 2.

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The Palisades fire began on January 5 and killed 12 people, causing property damage, a sequence linked to the Lachman fire not being fully extinguished, according to firefighter Scott Pike.
Firefighter Scott Pike said he warned a captain about five hot areas that remained smoldering at the Lachman site, but his warning was dismissed.
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) states the Lachman fire was fully extinguished by January 2.