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flag LA Mayor demands probe into fire department's early departure from Lachman Fire site amid smoldering risks.

flag Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has called for an investigation into the L.A. Fire Department's handling of the Lachman Fire, which reignited as the Palisades Fire in January. flag Federal prosecutors allege a ride-share driver started the Lachman Fire on New Year’s Day, and text messages show firefighters warned of ongoing smoldering despite being ordered to leave the site. flag The department is under scrutiny for abandoning the area while risks persisted, with a hiker’s video capturing smoke days later. flag Mayor Bass demanded a review of the response, citing concerns over safety protocols and accountability, as public pressure grows over the fire’s devastating impact and the city’s emergency preparedness.

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