Why firefighters say the Los Angeles blazes have been unstoppable
Life in Los Angeles: The fires erupted quickly, in a way residents knew was possible but many were unprepared for. Families of notable sports figures were among those evacuating, and the flames forced cancellations of Hollywood events while some celebrities’ homes burned down.
The New Threat to Los Angeles Firefighters: Drones
In the aftermath the FAA promised severe punishment for anyone caught flying drones in a way that interferes with firefighting, with penalties of up to 12 months in prison and $75,000 in fines. But the uncomfortable reality is that there is little that authorities can do to prevent illegal drone flights,
Los Angeles Wildfire Death Toll Expected to Rise; Firefighters Race to Contain Blazes
Dangerous conditions are expected to persist through Friday before a slight lull in flame-fanning winds potentially gives crews a foothold against infernos that have killed at least 10 people.
Wildfires latest: 10 confirmed dead as firefighters work to contain blazes in Los Angeles area
Firefighters are hoping for a break Friday from the fierce winds that have fueled massive blazes in the Los Angeles area, killing 10 people, obliterating whole neighborhoods and setting the nation’s second-largest city on edge.
Fact Check: Los Angeles firefighters did not use handbags to douse fire
Small canvas bags that Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) firefighters used as makeshift water containers to quickly put out a trash fire have been misdescribed on social media as women’s handbags, suggesting the LAFD is under-resourced because of budget cuts and donations of firefighting supplies to Ukraine.
Hundreds of California prison firefighters join battle against Los Angeles wildfires
State prisoners have long been a part of California's firefighting force. Hundreds of them now are deployed in Los Angeles County.
‘Completely Dry’: How Los Angeles Firefighters Ran Out of Water
As wildfires roar into residential neighborhoods, firefighters in California and elsewhere are finding that water systems can’t keep up with the demand.
Los Angeles wildfires live updates: 10 confirmed dead as firefighters work to contain blazes
Fires continue to rage across the Los Angeles area, prompting evacuation orders, power outages and curfews. The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, and Kenneth fires have collectively consumed over 10,000 homes and structures.
Los Angeles wildfires: Firefighting plane grounded for 3 days after drone strike causes 'fist-sized hole'
A firefighting 'Super Scooper' airplane on loan from Canada has been grounded for three days after a civilian drone flew into its wing, authorities say.
Firefighting Plane Grounded After Civilian Drone Crashes Into It Over Los Angeles
The "Super Scooper" was dropping 1,500 gallons of desperately needed water at a time on the inferno below until it was damaged by the drone.
Civilian drone grounds LA firefighting plane
The Federal Aviation Administration was forced to issue a reminder on January 9th, shortly after an unidentified civilian drone collided with a Canadair CL-415 Super Scooper at approximately 1PM PST over the Palisades firestorm.
LA Firefighters Using Women's Purses to Battle Blazes? Not Exactly
Social media users were outraged at claims that firefighters were seen in news footage carrying water in handbags.
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High Winds Return as Firefighters Struggle to Contain L.A. Fires: Updates
With the fires still burning out of control, it’s currently unknown how many structures have been destroyed as a result of ...
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Firefighters hope for a break from fierce winds fueling devastating blazes in Los Angeles area
Firefighters are hoping for a break from fierce winds fueling massive blazes in the Los Angeles area, killing 10 people, ...
Lack of water frustrates firefighters on the front lines
As homes continued to burn in the Pacific Palisades area, firefighters were frustrated by lack of water pressure. A fire ...
Allstate Stock, Other Insurers Fall as Firefighters Begin Containing L.A. Fires. Record Losses Are Expected.
Shares in Mercury, a publicly-owned insurer highly exposed to California, crashed ahead of Friday's opening bell.
7 injured including firefighters as crews battle 5-alarm Bronx apartment fire
The New York Fire Department is battling a 5-alarm blaze in the Bronx. Currently seven people including firefighters have ...
Forward Progress of the Wildfire Near Calabasas and Hidden Hills Has Been Stopped, Firefighters Say
The Kenneth Fire was threatening homes in the Hidden Hills, home to many celebrities, including Kim Kardashian and Kris ...
Firefighters battle to protect NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Mt. Wilson
Don Fregulia, an operations section chief for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, which has joined in ...