LA wildfire report was edited to ‘soften’ criticism — as questions swirl about mayor’s role: chief
By Zain Khan
Published Jan. 7, 2026, 4:20 p.m. ET
An official report on Los Angeles’ response to last year’s wildfires was edited to “soften” criticism of the fire department’s response, a top official said Tuesday — as questions swirled over Mayor Karen Bass’ role in the changes.
LA Fire Chief Jaime Moore’s bombshell comments on Tuesday come after it was revealed the former interim chief sent a draft of the LAFD’s Palisades fire report to Bass’ office for “refinements,” the Los Angeles Times reported.
“It is now clear that multiple drafts were edited to soften language and reduce explicit criticism of department leadership in that final report,” Moore told the Times. “This editing occurred prior to my appointment as fire chief. And I can assure you that nothing of this sort will ever again happen while I am fire chief.”
https://nypost.com/2026/01/07/us-news/la-wildfire-report-was-edited-to-soften-criticism/
