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.

Nearly 100,000 people and businesses remained without power Thursday as wildfires continue to rage across Southern California. As of about 5:30 a.m. local time, just over 91,000 outages had been reported,

Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley made a hasty exit after announcing the new fire and soon after an evacuation order was issued. The Hollywood Walk of Fame was bustling and the streets around the TCL Chinese Theatre and Madame Tussauds were packed with stop-and-go traffic as sirens blared and low-flying helicopters flew overhead to dump water on the flames,

California governor Gavin Newsom is calling for an investigation amid reports that loss of water pressure and lack of water supplies are slowing down the efforts to fight the ongoing Los Angeles fires.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered an independent investigation into how the loss of water left dry fire hydrants and hindered firefighting efforts in Los Angeles.

California Governor Gavin Newsome is calling for an investigation into why fire hydrants lost pressure in critical moments when firefighters were trying to extinguish the massive flames engulfing Los Angeles County.