New video shows Palisades Fire started at location that had burned recently
New footage recently surfaced, suggesting a possible link between the ignition point of the Palisades Fire and a previous fire that occurred just days earlier. The Palisades Fire, which erupted on Jan. 7 and caused widespread destruction to homes, has left residents searching for answers about what initially started the devastating blaze. The San Francisco Chronicle reported on videos that show a separate fire burning in the same vicinity near the Skull Rock trailhead on New Year’s Day, mere days before the Palisades Fire took hold.
The ALERTWildfire cameras, operated by UC San Diego, captured footage of flames in the hills above the Pacific Palisades on that fateful New Year’s Day, and a week later recorded similar scenes as the Palisades Fire rapidly grew in size. Experts analyzing the videos observed a striking connection between the two incidents. The consecutive fires occurring in such close proximity within days suggest a possible correlation. It is speculated that rekindled embers from the previous fire may have been reignited by strong winds that swept through the area, potentially originating the Palisades Fire.
Regarding the ongoing investigation into the cause of the fire, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) released a statement affirming their commitment to determining the origin and cause of the Palisades Fire. Certified Fire Investigators, alongside other specialists, are diligently working on the case; however, no final conclusions have been drawn as of yet. In a controlled fire test conducted by investigators, efforts were made to map out the likely trajectory of the fire and shed light on its origins.
Despite these developments, the Los Angeles Fire Department has remained silent on the matter, yet to provide a response to inquiries made by CBS News Los Angeles. Residents impacted by the Palisades Fire are anxiously awaiting updates and are seeking accountability for the incident. Jason Bradshaw, a local resident, expressed the community’s sentiment, emphasizing the necessity of uncovering the truth behind the fire and holding responsible parties accountable for any potential oversights.
As the investigation progresses, there is no set timeframe for when conclusive findings regarding the ignition point of the Palisades Fire will be announced. The complexity of the case and the need for thorough analysis may delay any definitive answers. For now, residents and authorities alike continue to await further developments in the investigation into one of the most destructive fires to hit the region in recent memory.