Overview

• Mayor Karen Bass said the report will be released only after the federal probe concludes and in coordination with the Justice Department, with no target date given.
• Investigators have not determined a cause but have narrowed their focus to a theory linking the Jan. 7 blaze to a New Year’s Day fire possibly involving fireworks.
• The Palisades Fire killed at least 10 people, burned more than 23,000 acres, and destroyed thousands of structures in Pacific Palisades.
• State regulations require an after-action report analyzing the city’s response, lessons learned, and improvements, which officials say could interfere with the ongoing investigation if released now.
• Community oversight voices criticized the delay as fire season continues, while earlier fallout included Mayor Bass removing LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley and city officials anticipating lawsuits tied to the response.