Investigators are working to determine the cause of the destructive Palisades Fire, with early findings suggesting that it may not have been a naturally occurring incident.
According to the Los Angeles Times, two main theories are under consideration. One possibility is that the fire reignited from an 8-acre blaze that occurred on New Year’s Day in the same area. The earlier fire, known as the Lachman Fire, may have been put out but could have been reignited by strong winds, or alternatively, a separate fire could have started nearby. In any case, authorities suspect human involvement in the fire’s origin.
The Lachman Fire, which sparked around 12:15 a.m. on January 1, was initially believed to have been extinguished on the same day, possibly due to fireworks. However, on January 7, fire officials responded to the same area for the Palisades Fire.
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Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley assured the public that if the Lachman Fire had reignited, despite the efforts to ensure it was fully contained, the details would be made public. “We will not leave any fire with hot spots,” Crowley said at a community forum. “If our investigation reveals that the fire did reignite, we will be transparent and share the findings with the public.”
Authorities remain committed to determining the full circumstances surrounding the fire and will disclose any relevant information as it becomes available.
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