‘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.
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.
More than 4,000 structures have been destroyed in the fire just outside Los Angeles, fire chief says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Firefighters battled to control a series of major fires in the Los Angeles area early Thursday that have killed five people, ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and sent thousands of people frantically fleeing their homes.
In Los Angeles, Water Runs Short as Wildfires Burn Out of Control
Crews battling multiple wildfires that raged across Los Angeles on Wednesday were up against a near-perfect storm: intense wind, low humidity and, most troubling for residents, inadequate supplies of water to contain the blazes.
Firefighters make progress slowing wildfires while Los Angeles grapples with scope of devastation
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A fast-moving fire broke out in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday night, threatening one of Los Angeles’ most iconic spots as firefighters battled to get under control three other major blazes that killed five people, put 130,000 people under evacuation orders and ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to inland Pasadena.
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,
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.
Los Angeles fires leave firefighters and water supply overwhelmed
"There are not enough firefighters in all of LA County to address four separate fires of this magnitude," LA County Fire Chief said.
Some Fire Hydrants Ran Dry During Los Angeles Wildfires, Hindering Fight Against The Flames
Officials said the system was strained due to heavy stress on a municipal water system not designed for fighting such massive blazes.
Is Los Angeles Out of Water to Fight Wildfires? What We Know
As Los Angeles attempts to combat wildfires on the edge of the city, reports indicate the city could be running out of water.
Los Angeles wildfires devour thousands of homes even as fierce winds ease
Two massive wildfires menacing Los Angeles from the east and west devoured nearly 10,000 homes and other structures, burning ...
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Fires in California decimate Los Angeles area, leave apocalyptic scenes: Live Updates
The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Lidia fires are burning in Southern California, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Here are the latest updates.
Palisades and Eaton Fires in Los Angeles remain 0% contained. The blazes could become California's most costly ever.
LA wildfires, including massive Palisades and Eaton fires, continue to devastate the region with zero containment. Damage ...
Pacific Palisades fire may spell an end to cheap homeowners insurance in California
By Andy Sullivan The Pacific Palisades area ravaged by wildfires in Los Angeles is one of the most expensive neighborhoods in ...
Aerial Video of Palisades Fire Shows Scale of Los Angeles Blaze
The Palisades Fire is one of two major blazes in Los Angeles County. The other, the Eaton Fire near Pasadena, has grown to ...
Wildfires Continue to Rage Across Pacific Palisades, Hollywood Hills, Malibu, Eaton Canyon in Los Angeles: Photos
A firefighter rests during a brush fire in Mandeville Canyon on January 08, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Fueled by ...
'Like an atomic bomb': Los Angeles fire chiefs warn death toll is likely to rise
Strong winds fuelled a massive fire in southern California, flattening homes, overtaking roads and and forcing at least 30,000 to evacuate. The fire in Pacific Palisades exploded from 10 acres to more ...