LAFD firefighter testifies he warned that Lachman fire was not fully out when crews were told to pack up

A Los Angeles firefighter in a sworn deposition said that he warned other firefighters and at least one captain about the need for more mop-up on the Lachman fire, but was blown off, days before it reignited and turned into the deadly Palisades fire.

Firefighter Scott Pike made the remarks during testimony last month in a lawsuit filed by victims of the Palisades fire against the city and state.

Pike said he was working an overtime shift on Jan. 2, 2025, and was assigned to pick up hoses from the Lachman fire...