California announces investigation into delayed evacuation orders during LA-area wildfire
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the focus of this investigation is to find out if the response violated state anti-discrimination and disability rights laws.
Key Points
- California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the focus of this investigation is to find out if the response violated state anti-discrimination and disability rights laws.
- In January 2025, the Eaton Fire killed 19 people in the neighbourhoods of this mixed suburbs, where residents believe they have been victims of some form of discrimination.
- The California Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation that will examine emergency preparations and response efforts during last year's Eaton Fire.
- The California DOJ's announced civil rights investigation into the Eaton fire evacuation response in West Altadena was a historic first step for accountability, survivors said.
Perspective Summary
- RTÉ: California has begun an investigation into claims of delays in issuing warnings during last year's LA wildfires to historically black neighbourhoods which could have increased the death toll.
- abc 7 LA: The California Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation that will examine emergency preparations and response efforts during last year's Eaton Fire.
- Pasadena Star News: The California DOJ's announced civil rights investigation into the Eaton fire evacuation response in West Altadena was a historic first step for accountability, survivors said.
Timeline
- Initial coverage published
- California announces investigation into delayed evacuation orders during LA-area wildfire
- Feb 13, 2026, 11:35 AM
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California has begun an investigation into claims of delays in issuing warnings during last year's LA wildfires to historically black neighbourhoods which could have increased the death toll
California has begun an investigation into claims of delays in issuing warnings during last year's LA wildfires to historically black neighbourhoods which could have increased the death toll.
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The California Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation that will examine emergency preparations and response efforts during last year's Eaton Fire
The California Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation that will examine emergency preparations and response efforts during last year's Eaton Fire.
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The California DOJ's announced civil rights investigation into the Eaton fire evacuation response in West Altadena was a historic first step for accountability, survivors said
The California DOJ's announced civil rights investigation into the Eaton fire evacuation response in West Altadena was a historic first step for accountability, survivors said.
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California Launches Investigation into Delayed Wildfire Evacuation Orders California state officials have announced a formal investigation… The post LA Wildfire: California Investigates Evacuation Delays appeared first on TIme News
California Launches Investigation into Delayed Wildfire Evacuation Orders California state officials have announced a formal investigation… The post LA Wildfire: California Investigates Evacuation Delays appeared first on TIme News.
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(The Center Square) – California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Thursday announced his office is investigating whether there was discrimination against the historically Black neighborhoods of West Altadena during the devastating Eaton Fire
(The Center Square) – California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Thursday announced his office is investigating whether there was discrimination against the historically Black neighborhoods of West Altadena during the devastating Eaton Fire.
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(The Center Square) – California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Thursday announced his office is investigating whether there was discrimination against the historically Black neighborhoods of West Altadena during the devastating Eaton Fire
(The Center Square) – California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Thursday announced his office is investigating whether there was discrimination against the historically Black neighborhoods of West Altadena during the devastating Eaton Fire.
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta claims "compelling evidence" has prompted him to launch an investigation into whether racial discrimination played a role in the disastrous response
California Attorney General Rob Bonta claims "compelling evidence" has prompted him to launch an investigation into whether racial discrimination played a role in the disastrous response.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — California’s top prosecutor announced a civil rights investigation Thursday into how delayed evacuations impacted a historically Black community ravaged by one of last year’s deadly wildfires near Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California’s top prosecutor announced a civil rights investigation Thursday into how delayed evacuations impacted a historically Black community ravaged by one of last year’s deadly wildfires near Los Angeles. Attorney General Rob Bonta s...
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In January 2025, the Eaton Fire killed 19 people in the neighbourhoods of this mixed suburbs, where residents believe they have been victims of some form of discrimination
In January 2025, the Eaton Fire killed 19 people in the neighbourhoods of this mixed suburbs, where residents believe they have been victims of some form of discrimination.
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California’s top prosecutor is opening a civil rights investigation into how delayed evacuations impacted a historically Black community ravaged by one of the January 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires
California’s top prosecutor is opening a civil rights investigation into how delayed evacuations impacted a historically Black community ravaged by one of the January 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires. Attorney General Rob Bonta said Thursday the investigatio...
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The state Attorney General’s Office Thursday announced a civil rights investigation into the response to the January 2025 Eaton Fire, questioning whether race, age or disability discrimination contributed to delays in emergency notifications and evacuations
The state Attorney General’s Office Thursday announced a civil rights investigation into the response to the January 2025 Eaton Fire, questioning whether race, age or disability discrimination contributed to delays in emergency notifications and evacuations...
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a civil rights investigation Thursday into how delayed evacuations affected a historically Black community ravaged by one of last year’s deadly wildfires in Altadena
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a civil rights investigation Thursday into how delayed evacuations affected a historically Black community ravaged by one of last year’s deadly wildfires in Altadena. The post California announces investigatio...
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More than a year after deadly wildfires swept through Los Angeles communities, California launched an investigation Thursday into claims of delays in issuing warnings to historically Black neighborhoods which could have increased the death toll
More than a year after deadly wildfires swept through Los Angeles communities, California launched an investigation Thursday into claims of delays in issuing warnings to historically Black neighborhoods which could have increased the death toll.
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More than a year after deadly wildfires swept through Los Angeles communities, California launched an investigation Thursday into claims of delays in issuing warnings to historically Black neighborhoods which could have increased the death toll
More than a year after deadly wildfires swept through Los Angeles communities, California launched an investigation Thursday into claims of delays in issuing warnings to historically Black neighborhoods which could have increased the death toll.
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More than a year after deadly wildfires swept through Los Angeles communities, California launched an investigation Thursday into claims of delays in issuing warnings to historically Black neighborhoods which could have increased the death toll
More than a year after deadly wildfires swept through Los Angeles communities, California launched an investigation Thursday into claims of delays in issuing warnings to historically Black neighborhoods which could have increased the death toll.
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California's top prosecutor announced a civil rights investigation Thursday into how delayed evacuations impacted a historically Black community ravaged by one of last year's deadly wildfires near Los Angeles
California's top prosecutor announced a civil rights investigation Thursday into how delayed evacuations impacted a historically Black community ravaged by one of last year's deadly wildfires near Los Angeles.Attorney General Rob Bonta said the investigatio...
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California's top prosecutor announced a civil rights investigation Thursday into how delayed evacuations impacted a historically Black community ravaged by one of last year's deadly wildfires near Los Angeles
California's top prosecutor announced a civil rights investigation Thursday into how delayed evacuations impacted a historically Black community ravaged by one of last year's deadly wildfires near Los Angeles. Attorney General Rob Bonta said the investigati...
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The Eaton Fire burned 14,021 acres, killed at least 19 people and destroyed more than 9,000 buildings, making it one of the deadliest wildfires in California history
The Eaton Fire burned 14,021 acres, killed at least 19 people and destroyed more than 9,000 buildings, making it one of the deadliest wildfires in California history.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — California’s top prosecutor announced a civil rights investigation Thursday into how delayed evacuations impacted a historically Black community ravaged by one of last year’s deadly wildfires near Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California’s top prosecutor announced a civil rights investigation Thursday into how delayed evacuations impacted a historically Black community ravaged by one of last year’s deadly wildfires near Los Angeles. Attorney General Rob Bonta s...
