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Firefighters warned the Lachman Fire wasn’t fully out, but state parks didn’t inspect it, leading to the deadly Palisades Fire five days later.
Firefighters' depositions in a lawsuit over the 2026 Palisades Fire reveal that crews believed the Lachman Fire, which burned on state land, was not fully extinguished when declared contained.
Multiple firefighters, including Scott Pike, reported seeing red-hot coals and smoldering debris and urged continued suppression but were overruled.
Despite warnings, no follow-up inspection was conducted by California State Parks, which manages the area.
The Palisades Fire reignited five days later, killing 12 and destroying 6,000 structures.
Plaintiffs argue state inaction on the burn scar contributed to the disaster, while the state maintains the LAFD was responsible and the fire was quickly contained.
The case highlights ongoing disputes over interagency coordination and wildfire response protocols.
Los bomberos advirtieron que el incendio de Lachman no estaba totalmente apagado, pero los parques estatales no lo inspeccionaron, lo que condujo al mortal incendio de Palisades cinco días después.