On Thursday morning, Bonta said the investigation's overarching question is, "Did the Los Angeles County Fire Department's delay in notifying and evacuating the historically Black West Altadena community during the Eaton Fire violate state anti-discrimination and disability rights laws?"
The Eaton Fire erupted on Jan. 7, 2025, and burned more than 14,000 acres and destroyed thousands of buildings in the Eaton Canyon. The fire killed 19 people, 18 of whom were residents of West Altadena, Bonta said. The blaze became one of the most destructive and deadliest fires in California history.
CBS LA has reached out to the LA County fire chief for a comment and is waiting for a response.
"If there were gaps, we must acknowledge them. If there were disparities, we must confront them," Barger said. "And if systems need to change, we must change them."
Days prior to the fire starting, the National Weather Service had warned of a potentially "life-threatening and destructive windstorm." Weather forecasts also predicted wind gusts of up to 100 mph in some parts of the region.
The message read: "AG Bonta — Altadena demands an investigation."
Moments after the float passed, a guide who was walking with the float took the sign, but demonstrators and community members believe they got their message across.
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