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Los Angeles County DA Hochman Announces Charges Against Oregon Man and Woman for Impersonating Firefighters During LA County Wildfires
Los Angeles County DA Hochman Announces Charges Against Oregon Man and Woman for Impersonating Firefighters During LA County Wildfires
Update: Hughes Fire remains 95% contained, 10,425 acres affected in Los Angeles County
Hughes Fire initially started 10:53 a.m. Jan. 22 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 10,425 acres after being active for five days. By Monday morning, the fire crew succeeded in containing 95% of the wildfire. The cause is, however, still being investigated.
Two Oregon residents arrested for impersonating firefighters in Palisades Fire evacuation zone
Deputies say that the two claimed to be members of the "Roaring River Fire Department" in Oregon and that the firetruck they were driving was purchased through an auction.
Northern California fire truck may have been used by Oregon couple allegedly impersonating firefighters at L.A. wildfires
An Oregon couple went to the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles with a fire truck that may have been previously used by a Northern California fire department before it was decommissioned and auctioned
Oregon couple who posed as firefighters during L.A. wildfires charged, face potential jail time
The Oregon couple who allegedly tried to sneak into a Palisades Fire evacuation zone while impersonating firefighters are facing charges and potential jail time, according to prosecutors.
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L.A. deputies arrest Oregon pair, accused of posing as firefighters during California wildfire
Two Oregon residents were arrested Saturday after authorities caught them attempting to enter a Palisades Fire evacuation zone while impersonating firefighters. Dustin Nehl, 31, and Jennifer Nehl, 44,
Rain on the way to Southern California could bring new threat: toxic ash runoff
LOS ANGELES — Rain on the way to parched Southern California on Saturday will aid firefighters mopping up multiple wildfires. But heavy downpours on charred hillsides could bring the threat of new troubles like toxic ash runoff.
Fact Check: Posts on California rejecting Oregon firetrucks over emissions are false
California’s firefighting agency did not reject firetrucks sent from Oregon to help with the Los Angeles fires, contrary to online posts saying the vehicles were not deployed because they didn’t meet California’s strict emissions standards.
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Oregon firefighters set to return home, share their experiences battling California wildfires
Multnomah County firefighters returning home from California are set to share their experiences battling the deadly wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area.
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Oregon firefighters return home after helping fight Los Angeles wildfires
"It honestly looked like a warzone." Oregon firefighters reflect on the devastation they saw while working to contain the fires in Los Angeles.
Oregon strike teams return after historic firefighting mission in California
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Firefighters making up the Multnomah County strike teams returned home on Saturday morning. Crews arrived back in Portland just after 10 a.m. Oregon made history with its largest out-of-state firefighting deployment, showcasing the state's dedication to aiding others during crises, officials said Saturday.
Police: Oregon pair posed as firefighters during California wildfire
Los Angeles deputies arrest Oregonians in fake fire truck claiming to be firefighters; suspect had prior arson conviction.