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: The deposition was taken last month and released Thursday by representatives of the thousands of families affected by last year’s Palisades Fire .Pike recalled stomping at an ash pit that revealed red, hot coals that were crackling.
He used residual water from the hose he was picking up, but that wasn’t enough to extinguish the spot. Pike said his concerns “fell on deaf ears,” so he continued to follow orders to clear out the area. “I haven't seen anyone step up and take responsibility. None of my leaders, none of the city leaders, nobody,” Pike said. “I saw something. I said something, and to my best ability, I feel like we could've done more.”If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less.on New Year’s Day 2025 and was initially contained to 8 acres. Days later, as strong Santa Ana winds lashed across Southern California, the fire reignited and became theYou come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our connected community. We are free to tell the full truth, to hold power to account without fear or favor, and to follow facts wherever they lead . Our only loyalty is to our audiences and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen our community. Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
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