Mayor Karen Bass had no immediate response Wednesday to a report that said she directed the watering down of an after-action report that detailed failings of the Los Angeles Fire Department regarding last year’s deadly Palisades Fire. The Times reported that Bass held onto the original draft until after changes were made. Bass had previously denied she was involved in softening the report, but had no immediate response Wednesday when contacted by City News Service for comments on The Times report. Clara Karger, a spokeswoman for Bass’ office, previously said “The report was written and edited by the Fire Department. The Times first reported the after-action report was altered after reviewing seven drafts before the final report was issued on Oct. 8, 2025.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 04, 2026 20:44 UTC