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Jaime Moore was confirmed Friday as the new LAFD chief by the L.A. City Council. He has said he plans to commission an outside investigation into missteps during Lachman fire mop-up that reignited into the Palisades fire.

Firefighters warned the smoldering Lachman fire wasn’t fully extinguished, but at least one LAFD official knew about the complaints for months and kept that information hidden.

Moore’s immediate priorities include raising department morale and improving disaster preparedness.

As Jaime Moore prepares to take the helm of the Los Angeles Fire Department, he said he plans to commission an outside investigation into missteps by fire officials during the mop-up of

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