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 ...
Private firefighters are increasingly popular with insurers. But do they pose a risk?
Private firefighters are a growing part of insurance companies’ strategy, but some professionals says they can sometimes pose ...
California lawmaker calls for changes to help keep fire hydrants working during wildfires
Assemblymember Steve Bennett is proposing legislation to better protect water supplies during a wildfire. Here's why.
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Vernon Township celebrates change in rating that influences fire insurance rates
VERNON TOWNSHIP — Vernon Township property owners might see a drop in insurance premiums as a result of the local fire territory’s newly adjusted public protection rating.
For some affluent homeowners in L.A., private fire hydrants in big demand
Before evacuating from her Malibu home the day the Palisades fire erupted, Cassandra Riera soaked the plants in her yard, ...
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Extreme demand took down LA's water system during the Palisades Fire. Here's how other U.S. cities can prepare
Some 20% of hydrants failed during the fight to save the Pacific Palisades from LA’s massive fire on Jan. 7. Here’s how other ...
L.A. fire updates: Fire victims seek answers about rebuilding, cleanup timeline
As the cleanup phase of recovery begins after the devastating fires in L.A. County, displaced residents grapple with new ...
Trump rescinds funding freeze but uncertainty lives on for wide array of environmental programs
A chaotic back-and-forth over President Donald Trump’s freeze on federal grants and loans has farmers, activists, ...
California wildfires latest: Rain brings relief — and mudslides — to burn areas in Los Angeles
More than an inch of rain fell in parts of Los Angeles Monday afternoon, triggering flash flood watches and warnings in areas ...
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Toco ‘vulnerable’: call for fire station
For over five years, the community of Toco has been serviced by one fire appliance assigned to a temporary on-call unit that ...