LAFD releases Palisades Fire after-action report
Crews battling the Palisades Fire faced several challenges, including staffing shortages, water supply limitations and the strong Santa Ana winds.
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Before starting his professional career, Matt attended Loyola Marymount University where he worked for the school's newspaper, The Loyolan. During his final year of college, Matt interned for the Argonaut and wrote a piece titled 8 Unspoken Rules of Being Homeless in Venice. It was nominated for the L.A. Press Club's Best Feature Award.
Crews battling the Palisades Fire faced several challenges, including staffing shortages, water supply limitations and the strong Santa Ana winds.
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