In the lead‑up to the catastrophic Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, crews from the Los Angeles Fire Department opted not to use a thermal imaging camera despite signs that embers remained trapped underground. Critics say that the choice may have helped transform a controllable blaze into a deadly inferno. Explore how a technology decision may have changed everything.
Los Angeles Firefighters Didn’t Use TIC to Confirm Jan. 1 Wildfire was Out
