Julie Johnson
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Reporter with the San Francisco Chronicle covering wildfires, forests, energy and greater Northern California. Proud alumna Santa Rosa Press Democrat. Pulitzer Prize in breaking news ‘18. Scripps Howard finalist '24.
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Another Pacific Palisades resident, Don Griffin, took photos of both fire origins from his backyard. He said that he too was struck by the coincidence. Neighbors had complained about fireworks in the past and wondered if NYE blasts were to blame.
October 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Another Pacific Palisades resident, Don Griffin, took photos of both fire origins from his backyard. He said that he too was struck by the coincidence. Neighbors had complained about fireworks in the past and wondered if NYE blasts were to blame.
Pac Palisades resident Ari Sallus was among early 911 callers to report that NYE fire. He walked the burn scar on Jan. 2 and said he was surprised to see no firefighters there. Six days later, he and his family lost their home in the Palisades Fire.
October 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Pac Palisades resident Ari Sallus was among early 911 callers to report that NYE fire. He walked the burn scar on Jan. 2 and said he was surprised to see no firefighters there. Six days later, he and his family lost their home in the Palisades Fire.