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Los Angeles Utilities’ Decisions to Keep Power On Are Scrutinized
Energy experts said the decision by utility companies serving the area not to turn off many power lines during high winds had likely increased the risk of fires.
Los Angeles Utility Didn’t Implement Common Wildfire Safety Measures
One of the utilities delivering electricity to fire-ravaged areas hasn’t developed a plan to proactively shut off parts of its system during windstorms to reduce the risk of sparks from its power lines,
Los Angeles Utility’s Municipal Bonds Drop Amid Destructive Wildfires
Power revenue bonds sold by Los Angeles’s municipal utility dropped on Friday amid the devastating wildfires in Southern California. Most Read from BloombergWhat Robotaxis Brought San FranciscoNYC Con
Los Angeles utility didn't implement common wildfire safety measures: Report
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power hasn’t implemented an increasingly used safety protocol intended to prevent its equipment from igniting blazes, a measure that every other big California power provider has in place,
Los Angeles resident takes precautions during wildfires
As Clarinda Soriano walks her dog in west Los Angeles, she's greatful she can still take him out at the moment.
Los Angeles wildfires: National Guard assists with firefighting, public safety efforts
Thousands of California National Guard service members have been deployed to assist law enforcement amid the ongoing wildfires.
Los Angeles County wildfires latest: Wildfires continuing to spark around Los Angeles force more evacuations
Ferocious winds that drove the flames and led to chaotic evacuations have calmed somewhat Thursday and are not expected to be as powerful during the day.
Los Angeles surrounded by out-of-control wildfires
Raging wildfires surrounded Los Angeles on Wednesday, killing at least five people, destroying hundreds of homes and stretching firefighting resources and water supplies to the limit, as more than 100,
Los Angeles wildfire: fire department seeks help of off-duty firefighters
A fast-spreading wildfire is currently raging through Los Angeles and parts of California, causing widespread destruction. Thousands have been evacuated as the blaze continues to grow, posing serious threats to communities and wildlife in the region.
Biden claim about empty hydrants undermined by LA water utility's lack of common wildfire safety protocol
President Biden on Thursday said that empty fire hydrants in the Los Angeles area were the result of an intentional power ...
Biden repeats false explanation of dry hydrants after Newsom complains of ‘lies’ blaming him for LA fire catastrophe
Biden, 82, claimed for a second day Friday that electrical providers cut off power to the pumps that flow water to fire ...
Newsom orders investigation of Los Angeles fire hydrant failures
Firefighters reported being unable to access water from hydrants as they defended homes and businesses in Pacific Palisades.
State to probe why Pacific Palisades reservoir was offline, empty when firestorm exploded
A reservoir in the Palisades that holds 117 million gallons of water was offline this month for previously scheduled ...
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 ...
How years of corruption and mismanagement led to LA running out of water in the middle of the Palisades wildfire
The water shortage was the result of years of mismanagement of LA’s water system — including a federal indictment of a leader and high profile resignations — as well as major operational ...
Lack of water is hampering LA fire battle. Why not use ocean water to fight fires?
With Southern California ablaze, the lack of water leaves many wondering, why not use ocean water to combat fires?
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Explainer | Lightning, utility sparks, or arson: What caused the California wildfires?
Wildfires aided by winds and dry landscape in Los Angeles county destroy thousands of homes as investigators look for ...
US Insurers Slump as Los Angeles Wildfire Loss Estimates Hit $20 Billion
Analysts are evaluating the financial impact of the disaster, with J.P.Morgan doubling its forecast of insured losses to over ...