While hydrants can play a role in fighting a wildfire in its early stages, the systems weren’t designed to combat the large blazes currently ravaging the Los Angeles area.

As unprecedented wildfires raged through Los Angeles, some firefighters suddenly lost access to water. City officials called ...

moved flammable patio furniture inside and hooked up her private fire hydrant to two long hoses that she left coiled tightly on the ground. Three years ago, she had spent $1,350 on the personal ...

moved flammable patio furniture inside and hooked up her private fire hydrant to two long hoses that she left coiled tightly on the ground. Three years ago, she had spent $1,350 on the personal ...

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows ... officials have faced a nightmare situation: fire hydrants running out of water.

moved flammable patio furniture inside and hooked up her private fire hydrant to two long hoses that she left coiled tightly on the ground. Three years ago, she had spent $1,350 on the personal ...

But when he pried it open, no water came out. The hydrant was empty. The Cal Fire volunteer and photographer said he encountered at least four dry hydrants as he tried to aid those battling the ...

Furious Los Angelinos have blasted local politicians for a shocking litany of failures which have exacerbated the deadly wildfires currently razing the city. Complaints range from the mayor ...

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows ... said that fighting wildfires using fire hydrants for multiple hours on end is not sustainable.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who has been away on a taxpayer-funded trip to Africa as a member of a Biden administration delegation, recently cut the fire department’s budget by $17.6 million ...