Los Angeles County Releases Second Wildfire Recovery Review
Los Angeles County has released its second independent After-Action Review, examining the County's recovery and repopulation operations following the January 2025 Eaton and Palisades wildfires. The report covers the period from January 7, 2025, to March 31, 2025, and includes…
Los Angeles, CA, September 11, 2026 — The County of Los Angeles has published its second independent After-Action Review, focusing on the recovery and repopulation efforts that followed the January 2025 Eaton and Palisades wildfires. The review was conducted by the McChrystal Group.
The report details operations that took place from January 7, 2025, through March 31, 2025. It encompasses the period after the Eaton and Palisades wildfires impacted the region. The review process resulted in the identification of 26 distinct findings related to the county’s response and recovery activities. Additionally, 25 recommendations have been put forth by the McChrystal Group for consideration and potential implementation by the County.
This marks the second such independent review commissioned by Los Angeles County concerning wildfire recovery. Details regarding the specific nature of the 26 findings or the 25 recommendations were not provided in the summary of the report’s release. Information on the contractors involved in the recovery operations beyond the McChrystal Group, specific financial expenditures, timelines for implementing the recommendations, or any subsequent actions taken by the County was also not specified.
The McChrystal Group is an independent entity responsible for developing the findings and recommendations contained within this review. The scope of the report is limited to the specified recovery and repopulation operations during the defined timeframe. Further details about the review’s contents and the County’s plans are expected to be released.
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