Los Angeles Geared Up for Fire Risk, but Fell Short
“There were too many houses to protect, and not enough engines,” one fire captain in Los Angeles said. Though fire officials say they were well-prepared and simply overwhelmed by the elements, questions are being raised about whether the intensity of modern fires requires a new playbook.
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Los Angeles Will Remain at High Risk of Fire Into Next Week
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The Costs of the Los Angeles Fires
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The Devastating Los Angeles Fires in Pictures
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Doctor on the air quality risks amid wildfires in Los Angeles County
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Los Angeles Fires Force Thousands to Evacuate
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