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2025 Palisades Fire Fact Sheets


This section presents verified facts about the 2025 Palisades Fire, researched and confirmed by Michael Kureth (Fire Rebuild). All verified facts are publicly available and supported by evidence. No private information, non-disclosure agreement (NDA) materials, or details from private lawsuits are included.

Victims of the 2025 Palisades Fire have endured a historic atrocity and deserve justice. These facts document a pivotal event in history, one that must never be concealed, distorted, or forgotten.

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2025 Palisades Fire Fact Sheet - Leadership
ClaimFact CheckEvidence
H001Los Angeles Deputy Mayor of Public Safety, Brian K. Williams, was on leave during the Palisades Fire for calling in a fake bomb threatTRUEWilliams pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of making threats regarding fire and explosives in connection with a fake bomb threat called into Los Angeles City Hall on October 3, 2024.FBI
H002Mayor Karen Bass provided her text messages related to the Palisades FireFALSEMayor Karen Bass deleted her text messages related to the Palisades Fire as well as all messages on January 7, 2025, the day of the fire.Records Request
H003LAFD Fire Chief Kristin Crowley provided her text messages related to the Palisades FireFALSELAFD Fire Chief Kristin Crowley deleted her text messages related to the Palisades Fire as well as all messages on January 7, 2025, the day of the fire.Records Request
H004LACoFD Fire Chief Anthony (Tony) Marrone provided her text messages related to the Palisades FireFALSELACoFD Fire Chief Anthony (Tony) Marrone deleted his text messages related to the Palisades Fire as well as all messages on January 7, 2025, the day of the fire.Records Request
H005Fesia Davenport received a $2M settlement for "embarrassment".TRUEAs the Chief Executive Officer and Director of the County Emergency Organization and OEM, Fesia Davenport was responsible during the 2025 Palisades Fire for organizing and directing the preparedness and coordinated response efforts of the Emergency Management Organization of the County of Los Angeles. Lindsey Horvath and Kathryn Barger (Board of Supervisors) approved a $2 million settlement for Fesia Davenport.LAist