Los Angeles Had Substandard Hydrants Near Devastating Fire’s Starting Point
The Palisades fire first took hold in a neighborhood where many hydrants had only a single, small outlet for firefighters to ...
Rich Californians in fire-prone areas are paying up to $150K for their own personal fire hydrants — but what about locals who don’t have six figures to splash on fire sa…
With an increase in the severity and frequency of wildfires in California, some residents are taking matters into their own ...
After the fire, a crisis for Altadena’s small-business owners: ‘Who is going to want to come here?’
Some small businesses burned down in the Eaton fire. Others are 'silent casualties': Intact but out of commission as the ...
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Community in South Lake Tahoe asked to participate in the 3rd Annual Adopt-a-Hydrant Campaign
Each year there is a different design. So this is a fun way to collect ... by looking for a pole with the “FH,” marking a fire hydrant. 2. Shovel a three-foot space around the hydrant and ...
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It’s likely Los Angeles-like wildfires will come to Eagle County. Here’s how local fire and water entities are preparing.
Eagle County is at risk of experiencing a large-scale wildfire. “We’ve always been and we probably always will be,” said Hugh ...
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‘Completely Dry’: How Los Angeles Firefighters Ran Out of Water
A firefighter in Pacific Palisades tapping into a fire hydrant on Tuesday as the Palisades ... not part of any domestic water system design,” said Marty Adams, a former general manager and ...
Amarillo Fire Department takes extra steps to protect equipment, crew in cold weather
When temperatures drop below freezing, pipes can freeze and cause issues. The Amarillo Fire Department (AFD) has certain ways ...
Inside L.A.’s desperate battle for water as the Palisades fire exploded
When fire hydrants ran dry, the L.A. Department of Water and Power struggled to get water where needed. The utility's ...
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California wildfires: How and why did fire hydrants run dry across Los Angeles?
As Los Angeles battles multiple fast-moving wildfires, emergency officials have faced a nightmare situation: fire hydrants running ... any domestic water system design,” Marty Adams, a former ...
Plans for a busy North Buffalo intersection are inching towards completion
After a community meeting with residents who live near Linden and Parkside avenues, the city says final plans for the intersection are being finalized.
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Fact-check: Los Angeles fires fuel falsehoods, including by Trump, about water management
President-elect Donald Trump and some social media users and pundits blamed Los Angeles’ deadly fires on California Gov. Gavin Newsom, saying the Democrat’s environmental policies enabled the blazes’ ...