CBS Los Angeles looks at past friction between the Orange County Fire Authority and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department in light of the Coastal Fire, which broke out last month in Laguna Niguel and destroyed 20 homes.
Three years ago, Orange County Sheriff’s helicopters had their water tanks removed. Now, in the case of a fire, they have to be bolted back on, CBS reports, a process that takes over an hour.
In addition, crew wasn’t available when the Coastal Fire occurred.
County supervisors have asked for an inquiry into the situation.
