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.
‘Completely Dry’: How Los Angeles Firefighters Ran Out of Water
As wildfires roar into residential neighborhoods, firefighters in California and elsewhere are finding that water systems can’t keep up with the demand.
Fire hydrants run dry as unprecedented California wildfires ravage Los Angeles: 'We pushed the system to the extreme'
Though wildfires have always happened, warming global temperatures are making them more frequent and severe. For instance, scientists calculated last year that our overheating planet has contributed to a 172% increase in areas burned by wildfires in California since the 1970s.
Why did fire hydrants run dry amid Los Angeles fires? It's a familiar problem in disasters
Why did dozens of fire hydrants go dry as firefighters rushed to combat flames from spreading in the Los Angeles area? National investigative correspondent Patrick Terpstra explains.
Local fire officials look to learn from fire hydrants running dry in Los Angeles
Reports of fire hydrants running dry as crews battled the Palisades Fire has raised questions among residents and fire officials in San Diego County whether it is something that could happen here when the region gets next major wildfire — and what can be done about it.
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.
Fire hydrants ran dry due extreme demand in Pacific Palisades, officials say
Three large water tanks in the Pacific Palisades area ran out by early Wednesday morning, officials said, reducing water pressure for fire hydrants at higher elevations.
Firefighters Make Progress Slowing Wildfires While Los Angeles Grapples With Scope of Devastation
Firefighters are making progress slowing the major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people, ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and caused thousands of people to
Los Angeles wildfires
The first sign of worry for many was thick smoke blowing down from the hills of the affluent Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, which borders Santa Monica and the famous Malibu coast. LA residents are accustomed to wildfires but the Palisades fire spread rapidly out of control.
Pacific Palisades fire hydrants run dry as wildfire rips through Los Angeles area
Firefighters battling the Pacific Palisades blaze in Los Angeles are running into empty fire hydrants, hampering their ability to contain the fire. The Pacific Palisades neighborhood relies on three water tanks,
Calmer winds aid firefighters in Los Angeles as scope of devastation from wildfires comes into focus
Firefighters are making progress slowing the major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people, ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and caused thousands of people to flee their homes.
Biden tells speakers to ‘fire away!’ during LA wildfire briefing, while claiming power supply caused hydrants to run dry: ‘No pun intended’
President Joe Biden repeatedly told speakers to “fire away!” during a White House briefing on the still raging Los Angeles ...
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LA Water And Power Officials Rake In Fat Salaries As Fire Hydrants Run Dry
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) officials raked in enormous taxpayer-funded paychecks before its fire ...
Fire hydrants ran dry in Southern California just when they were needed most
Indeed, as wildfires become increasingly common in urban areas such as Boulder, Colorado and Lahaina, Hawaii, public water ...
Why hydrants ran dry as firefighters battled California's deadly fires
Firefighters in Pacific Palisades and Altadena have repeatedly been hampered by low water pressure and dry hydrants, ...
Who Is Kristin Crowley? Los Angeles Fire Chief Faces Wave of Anger
The anger comes as authorities said the four fires, which have burned almost 4,000 acres, have not yet been contained.