Los Angeles Water Main Break

Firefighters running out of water

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.

BBC · 16h

Firefighters running out of water as wildfire declared most destructive in LA's history

Los Angeles fire officials say the blaze is still continuing to burn and has reached 200 acres. Margaret Stewart, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Fire Department, told the BBC that winds of 50mph are whipping up the blaze and moving embers miles away - which is allowing spot fires to start throughout the area.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Wildfires Latest: Pacific Palisades Fire Is Most Destructive in Los Angeles History

Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, sending residents fleeing from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke

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No, Los Angeles didn’t refuse to fill water reservoirs prior to fires

Firefighters were experiencing water shortages from hydrants because L.A.'s tanks couldn't be refilled as fast as water was being used.

4hon MSN

'Pushed the system to the extreme': Los Angeles fires unchecked amid scare water supply

Meanwhile, Los Angeles officials on Wednesday urged residents to conserve water use as firefighters struggle to tamp down the flames.

CBS News 84d

Water service restored in Point Loma Heights after main break

The water main break was reported at approximately 6:15 a.m. Saturday near the intersection of Worden and Bob Streets. Around 200 residents were affected, leaving them with low to no water ...

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