Backup power and full water tanks should be required in face of wildfire, lawmaker says
A Ventura County lawmaker is proposing new wildfire resilience standards that would require water providers to ensure full ...
Los Angeles Times27d
Why hydrants ran dry as firefighters battled California’s deadly fires
As crews have fought the fast-spreading fires across the Los Angeles area, they have repeatedly been hampered by low water pressure and fire hydrants ... “All of our pumps were operational, ...
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists28d
Spreading like wildfire: How Trump’s misinformation about water and fire in Los Angeles inflames the situation
The first thing to understand is that reported problems with water supply for firefighters are the direct result of the massive demands for fire-fighting water, the destruction of pipes and pumps by ...
wtvr29d
Past inspections cited Richmond water plant for deteriorating equipment, outdated emergency planning
DPU Director April Bingham said Wednesday she can't say whether those past findings relate to the city's current water crisis ... ensure the reservoir was at 100% capacity? Was the plant being ...
The New York Times24d
Firefighters Rush to Contain L.A. Blazes as Death Toll Rises to 24
A LIFE-THREATENING, DESTRUCTIVE, Widespread Windstorm is expected,” the agency posted on X Monday, saying that winds could reach 100 ... can pump water from if needed. Image Fire crews in ...
The New Zealand Herald7d
120ha burnt during Tiwai Point fire, four helicopters to attend at first light
Crosson confirmed it was a vegetation fire - no houses or structures were affected - but people should stay away from the area. Four water tankers and two rural pumps were at the scene awaiting ...
The New York Times25d
Winds Intensify in L.A. as Wildfire Death Toll Rises to 16
The Eaton fire damaged several Pasadena reservoirs and pump stations, the city said. A “do not drink” advisory has been put in place for the tap water in most of northern Pasadena, and ...
Forbes8d
California Wildfire Updates: Palisades, Eaton Fires Over 95% Contained
9:55 a.m. PSTPasadena urged residents in a portion of the city to not use tap water for drinking or cooking “until further notice,” citing the Eaton Fire’s damage to reservoirs and pump ...
Hosted on MSN27d
She’s 100% over all of this” — Internet reacts as Kamala Harris responds to Joe Biden’s fire pun at LA wildfire briefing
In the video, while handing over the microphone to Vice President Kamala Harris, Biden can be heard saying: "Madam vice president, I know you’re directly affected, so you fire away! No pun ...
HuffPost27d
Residents In Neighborhood Nearest The Origin Of Palisades Fire Plead For Help
As the inferno grew, members of her family fought the flames and doused spot fires using water from the small pool in their backyard. The fire burned the family’s patio furniture and outdoor umbrella, ...
bnnbloomberg27d
LA Fire Hydrants Running Dry Poses New Danger in Combating Blazes
Or perhaps more aptly, more fire than water. “Each one of those fire engines can pump 1,500 gallons a minute,” Fisher said. “They’re not all pumping that much, but think: a million-gallon tank and 100 ...
justthenews26d
Fire budget was cut by Newsom by $100 million before Los Angeles wildfires: report
Gavin Newsom cut wildfire and forest resilience funding by over $100 million, according to reports ... Firefighters have struggled to contain the fires as many fire hydrants have lacked water to pump ...