Victims of the Pacific Palisades wildfire have filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), alleging that water supply failures worsened the fire’s devastation. The plaintiffs,
Meanwhile, Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said residents eager to return to evacuated areas must remain patient.
Edison officials say there were no interruptions or other electrical anomalies in their system until an hour after the blaze broke out.
Only bottled water should be used in the area of the Eaton fire. In the Palisades fire area, water can be boiled.
Those looking to assist residents affected by the Los Angeles County firestorm have a number of options to donate money, materials or their time.
As multiple wildfires devour tens of thousands of acres across Los Angeles in what is expected to be the most costly natural disaster in U.S. history, the area's electric utilities have come under increasing scrutiny.
Officials reported that the water pressure to fire hydrants has diminished in Los Angeles, as several wildfires consume thousands of acres in Southern California.
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) announced that as of Monday morning, it has restored power to all of its customers, except those in “fire threat” areas where fire authorities requested that the municipal utility de-energize its power lines.
Pasadena will resume parking enforcement in the city’s business districts starting Tuesday, city officials said.
Pasadena will resume parking enforcement in the city’s business districts starting Tuesday, city officials said Saturday. The announcement includes enforcement of parking meters, time limits in commercial areas,
Three wildfires continue to burn in the Los Angeles region, according to Cal Fire. The Palisades and Eaton fires have scorched nearly 40,000 acres, destroying thousands of homes and forcing tens of thousands of evacuations. The fires are 31% and 65% contained, respectively, but authorities said earlier this week that the blazes had little growth.
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 27 people. The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue to burn in California today. Here are the latest updates.