Couple posing as Oregon firefighters in the Palisades area arrested for impersonation
The alleged suspects, identified as a 31-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman, wore turnout gear and had helmets and radios, officials said.
Northern California fire truck may have been used by Oregon couple allegedly impersonating firefighters at L.A. wildfires
An Oregon couple went to the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles with a fire truck that may have been previously used by a Northern California fire department before it was decommissioned and auctioned
Fake firefighters with bogus truck arrested near LA wildfires
Trained, professional firefighters like those battling the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires are vital to saving lives and mitigating disasters—but firefighter impersonators? Not so much. Even if they own their very own fire truck.
Couple with fake fire truck busted for impersonating firefighters near Palisades Fire in Los Angeles: sheriff
Los Angeles authorities arrested a couple and impounded their fake fire truck after they were allegedly caught impersonating firefighters near the Palisades Fire. (Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept.) Officials said the two occupants were also wearing CAL-Fire T-shirts under the turnout gear, and had helmets and radios.
Couple With Fake Fire Truck Arrested for Impersonating LA Firefighters
A couple was arrested for impersonating firefighters in a fake fire truck after they tried to enter an evacuation zone near the Palisades fire. This arrest is the latest of at least 29 people who have been taken into custody for alleged crimes during the chaos of the deadly wildfires,
Fake firefighters arrested while driving fire truck: Police
Two people from Oregon were arrested for posing as firefighters in the Pacific Palisades area, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Two Oregon residents arrested for impersonating firefighters in Palisades Fire evacuation zone
Deputies say that the two claimed to be members of the "Roaring River Fire Department" in Oregon and that the firetruck they were driving was purchased through an auction.
Duo caught posing as firefighters in truck during devastating Los Angeles fires, cops say
A pair was arrested after they were accused of posing as firefighters during the California fires, officials said. On Jan. 18, Los Angeles deputies patrolling the Palisades Fire area saw a firetruck that looked unofficial,
Man And Woman In Fake Fire Truck Allegedly Tried To Enter LA Fire Evacuation Zone
Dustin and Jennifer Nehl were arrested on suspicion of impersonating firefighters and unauthorized entry of an evacuation ...
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Fire trucks weren’t turned away from California wildfires due to emissions standards
A false claim that Oregon fire trucks were turned away from fighting fires in LA because they didn't have emissions ...
Amid L.A. fires, California officials deny false claims Oregon fire trucks turned away due to emissions regulations
Crews from neighboring states are helping California fight the Los Angeles area fires, and officials say regulations are not ...
The claim: California blocked 60 Oregon fire trucks from entering state over emissions
Fire officials from both states say no engines were prevented from entering California and none of the vehicles underwent any ...
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Oregon Fire Trucks Fighting L.A. Blazes Didn’t Require ‘Emissions Testing’
Oregon has sent hundreds of firefighters, 75 fire engines and other equipment to help battle the blazes in Southern ...
Oregon state fire marshal dispels rumors of firetrucks failing emissions tests in Sacramento
The Oregon state fire marshal took to social media this week to dispel rumors circulating online about its firefighters being ...
Oregon fire trucks headed for LA aren’t being stopped for smog checks; officials struggle to dispel the rumors
Rumors spread on social media last week that Oregon fire trucks headed for the historic fires were stopped and inspected for ...
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No, 60 Oregon fire trucks aren’t ‘being held up in Sacramento for emissions testing’
"Out-of-state fire trucks take part in 15 minute safety & equipment inspection to ensure no issues with the vehicle," the site read. "At the time of the original post, the Oregon firefighting teams ...
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Arsonist Caught With Fake Firetruck At California Wildfire
We know some people own retired firetrucks for fun, but a married couple used one to try impersonating firefighters in Los ...