‘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.
How contained are the Los Angeles fires, including the Palisades fire?
Here's the latest on containment for the fires burning across Southern California as firefighters work to get the blazes under control.
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.
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.
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Photo gallery: Aerial photos show the scope of destruction from the Pacific Palisades wildfire
Street after street, there is little but dark ash and ruin where a wealthy seaside enclave favored by celebrities once stood.
Los Angeles wildfires devour thousands of homes even as fierce winds ease
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More than 4,000 structures have been destroyed in the fire just outside Los Angeles, fire chief says
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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.
Wildfires Continue to Rage Across Pacific Palisades, Hollywood Hills, Malibu, Eaton Canyon in Los Angeles: Photos
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All the celebrities impacted by the Los Angeles fires: Paris Hilton, Miles Teller and more
The fire broke out in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood around 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 7 and since grew to nearly 3,000 acres.