All 17 deaths happened in the area that did not get evacuation alerts until after the fire had ripped through the neighborhood.

The quick turnaround raises questions about how much time county officials allotted to debug the software and train employees.

UPDATE, February 21, 2025: The Office of the Los Angeles County Counsel sent a letter to the California Second District Court of Appeal opining that the Civilian Oversight Commission could not file an amicus brief. The Los Angeles County charter limits the oversight body only in being party to litigation.