Firefighters deliver conflicting testimony over fireworks in Palisades Fire arson trial (opens original article in a new tab)

Firefighters provided conflicting testimony about hearing fireworks before the Palisades Fire, with one confirming and another denying it, while a juror was dismissed for thanking a witness, and the defense faced challenges in presenting their case.

• Firefighters gave conflicting testimony about hearing fireworks before the Palisades Fire
• A juror was dismissed for thanking a firefighter after testimony
• The defense argued fireworks caused the fire but faced challenges with witness credibility
• Judge ruled evidence of fire department negligence was irrelevant to the trial