REPORT: Palisades Fire Likely Caused by New Year’s Eve Fireworks Blaze, Death Toll Rises to 24

The Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, which has claimed at least 24 lives, may have reignited from hot spots left by an earlier fire caused by fireworks on New Year’s Eve, according to a Washington Post report

Strong winds, which have made firefighting efforts challenging, may have sparked the blaze days later, the report claims.

Satellite images and interviews suggest the fire began in the same area as the previous one, and response times were reportedly slower. Frustrated residents have criticized the delayed response from first responders, especially compared to the New Year’s Eve fire.