A recent investigative report by the LA Times suggests that the devastating Palisades fire in January could have been prevented.
The fire resulted in 12 fatalities, nearly 7,000 destroyed structures, and tens of billions of dollars in damages.
According to the report, firefighters were ordered to abandon a smoldering burn site just days before the catastrophic fire erupted.
The massive January 7th blaze is believed to have originated from a smaller fire that occurred on January 1st.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Paul Pringle, co-author of the LA Times piece, discussed the findings with CNN's Elex Michaelson.
Author's summary: Palisades fire may have been preventable.