URGENT: LA County Response to Deadly Fires Criticized for Critical Resource Shortages.

BREAKING NEWS Los Angeles County's Response to Deadly Fires Criticized for Critical Resource Shortages LOS ANGELES, CA - A scathing report has revealed that outdated policies and a lack of resources severely hindered the Los Angeles County response to January's devastating wildfires. The Eaton and Palisades fires claimed over 30 lives and destroyed thousands of homes in Pacific Palisades and Altadena. According to an After-Action Report by McChrystal Group, commissioned by LA County supervisors just weeks after the disaster, critical weaknesses included outdated policies, inconsistent practices, and communication vulnerabilities. This led to delayed evacuation warnings as flames ravaged neighborhoods. The report highlights a series of systemic failures that put lives at risk. Interviews with survivors and an Associated Press analysis confirm that some neighborhoods received evacuation orders hours too late, exacerbating the tragedy. LA County officials have acknowledged the report's findings and are working to implement changes. However, critics argue that more needs to be done to prevent similar disasters in the future. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*