Palisades Fire: New Video Challenges Official Account of Ignition

New Video Evidence of Smoldering Embers

• 💡 Newly obtained video challenges the official account of the Pacific Palisades fire, showing embers smoldering for days before ignition.
• ⚠️ Hikers reported seeing smoke and called 911, but no action was taken to investigate the smoldering brush.
• 🎯 The video contradicts federal claims that embers were undetectable after the initial "Lochman fire" was declared contained.

Responsibility for the Palisades Fire

• 🗺️ The fire reignited on state land, placing the obligation to inspect and manage the property on the state.
• 🚒 Despite claims of pre-deployed assets, Cal Fire confirmed no fire trucks were stationed in the Palisades area.
• ⚖️ A lawsuit against the state criticizes the failure to address dangerous conditions like smoldering embers, especially with a red flag warning in effect.

Jurisdictional Issues and Response

• ❓ Questions arise regarding why jurisdictional boundaries prevented a response to 911 calls about smoke.
• 🚫 The 911 operator's reported response of not dispatching anyone until visible fire was seen is highlighted as a critical failure.
• 📉 Experts suggest a breakdown in command structure at the highest levels of California state government.

Impact of the Palisades Fire

• 🔥 The Palisades fire became the worst in LA's history, resulting in 12 fatalities and the destruction of over 6,800 structures.
• 💨 The fire was exacerbated by catastrophic weather, including high winds, which spread the smoldering embers.