Why fire hydrants ran dry as wildfires tore through Los Angeles
Water experts dismissed Trump’s claims that California water policy is to blame for dry hydrants. But Los Angeles is also unprepared for the age of urban wildfires.
Why did fire hydrants go ‘dry’ on firefighters in Los Angeles?
The Palisades Fire, which has destroyed an estimated 1,000 structures, was first reported at around 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 7 in the 1100 block of North Piedra Morada Drive.
Los Angeles Faces $57 Billion in Wildfire Losses
The ElyseWalker flagship in Pacific Palisades was destroyed and other retailers were closed due to power outages or closely watching as the disaster unfolded.
4 things you may not know about the Los Angeles wildfires
At least two people are dead and over 30,000 people evacuated their homes Wednesday as multiple wildfires tore through Southern California
How Los Angeles ran out of water amid devastating wildfires
Three major wildfires simultaneously burned across Los Angeles, including the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, destroying over 1,000 homes and businesses. A critical water shortage hampered firefighting efforts,
Despite losing everything in Los Angeles wildfires, residents say they're thankful to be alive
Among the tens of thousands of people who fled their homes as multiple wildfires ripped through Los Angeles County this week, residents like Nikki Rifkin said all they have left are the clothes on their backs and a few belongings they grabbed as they ran for their lives.
Fire hydrants run out of water as Los Angeles fires rage
The scale of the fires overwhelmed water supply in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood, requiring “four times the normal demand” for 15 hours straight, one outlet reported.
What to know about thousands of evacuations and homes burned in Los Angeles-area fires
Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, with fast-moving flames burning through homes and businesses. Residents are fleeing smoke-filled canyons.
Los Angeles water system strained as firefighters struggle to contain wildfires
Officials reported that the water pressure to fire hydrants has diminished in Los Angeles, as several wildfires consume thousands of acres in Southern California.
In the Palisades Fire, LA DWP’s 3 huge water tanks all ran out of water
Officials urged DWP customers to conserve water throughout the city, “because the fire department needs the water.” ...
Deaths from California wildfires expected to increase as fires continue to devastate Los Angeles
The apocalyptic and deadly wildfires ravaging Southern California remain extremely volatile Thursday as a terrifying third ...
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Deadly California wildfires devastate Los Angeles metro as extreme fire danger, 50 MPH+ winds fuel flames
The apocalyptic and deadly wildfires ravaging Southern California remain extremely volatile Thursday as a terrifying third ...
LA fires live updates: Spot fires erupt across Los Angeles into the night
Los Angeles County's Palisades and Eaton fires exploded in size Wednesday, with at least five reported deaths and more than 1 ...
Fire hydrants ran dry as Pacific Palisades burned. LA officials blame ‘tremendous demand’
As wildfires raged across Los Angeles, crews battling the Palisades blaze faced an additional burden: Scores of fire hydrants ...