‘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.
ChatGPT isn't responsible for the Los Angeles fires, but it does use a crazy amount of water
ChatGPT isn't directly to blame for the devastating fires, but it's called attention to AI's environmental impact.
Los Angeles utility didn't implement common wildfire safety measures: Report
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power hasn’t implemented an increasingly used safety protocol intended to prevent its equipment from igniting blazes, a measure that every other big California power provider has in place,
Los Angeles Utilities’ Decisions to Keep Power On Are Scrutinized
Energy experts said the decision by utility companies serving the area not to turn off many power lines during high winds had likely increased the risk of fires.
Los Angeles wildfires: National Guard assists with firefighting, public safety efforts
Thousands of California National Guard service members have been deployed to assist law enforcement amid the ongoing wildfires.
Los Angeles Inadvertently Sends Countywide Evacuation Order Amid Fires
As wildfires continue to rage across Southern California, some Los Angeles residents received an evacuation warning that was not intended for them. Sent via the Alert LA County program, the notification was reportedly only meant for the areas affected by the Kennith Fire,
Fire evacuation area residents advised to use bottled water and avoid tap
People in the Palisades and Eaton fire evacuation areas should use bottled water and refrain from using their tap water until ...
LA's fire chief is at the center of a public spat with City Hall as wildfires rage
Kristin Crowley was elevated to Los Angeles fire chief in 2022 at a time of turmoil in a department consumed by complaints of ...
Los Angeles fires live updates: 10 killed, 10,000 structures destroyed as Palisades, Eaton and other wildfires continue to burn in California
A new fire — the Kenneth Fire — erupted Thursday afternoon, so far spreading across 1,000 acres in Los Angeles and Ventura ...
LA water and power officials are highest-paid city employees
As fires rage throughout the Los Angeles area, the city’s leadership and officials are under intense scrutiny for their job ...
Newsom calls for independent investigation of LA Department of Water and Power
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) called for an independent investigation of the Los Angeles Department Water and Power on ...
As L.A. Burns in Firestorm, Gov. Newsom Orders Investigation of Hydrant Water Pressure Issues and Reservoir Closure
California governor Gavin Newsom is calling for an investigation amid reports that loss of water pressure and lack of water ...
LA fire chief lashes out at City Hall over fire preparedness; Newsom demands probe of water issues
Business manager at DWP union said ‘It’s unacceptable that the reservoir was empty for almost a year for a minor repair.” ...
How years of corruption and mismanagement led to LA running out of water in the middle of the Palisades wildfire
The water shortage was the result of years of mismanagement of LA’s water system — including a federal indictment of a leader and high profile resignations — as well as major operational ...
Ex-NASCAR star Danica Patrick questions water issues plaguing firefighters battling Los Angeles wildfires
Former NASCAR star Danica Patrick questioned why water was an issue for firefighters battling the wildfires across the Los ...