Water drops for California wildfires are essential for containing and extinguishing the fires
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L.A. Water Chief Knew Fire Hydrants Not Working, Reservoir Offline
According to recent reports, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) CEO Janice Quiñones knew the Santa Ynez Reservoir was down and fire hydrants were not working. According to Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFP) insiders, said of daily mail Mr. Quiñones, who was hired in May at a salary of $750,000, is “blamed” by […]
Ocean Water Used to Combat L.A. Blazes Could Pose Risks
Authorities are using seawater to extinguish fires spreading across Los Angeles, a move that could have consequences. Frank Papalia, a former New York City Fire Department lieutenant and fire safety expert at Global Security Group, said: said Fox News reported that firefighters sometimes use salt water, which can damage equipment, infrastructure and wildlife. Papalia pointed […]
Former Australian child actor Rory Sykes killed in Malibu as author mom tried to find help when water ran out
Flames from the Palisades fire consumed his family's Malibu vacation home, killing a blind Australian former child actor and leaving his mother claiming she had run out of water. Rory Callum Sykes, 32, who lives with cerebral palsy and appeared on several episodes of the British TV show Kiddie Capers, hosted by her mother, author […]
NATO Base Water Supply Again Thought Targeted by Saboteurs
Police are investigating suspected sabotage after someone attempted to access a water treatment facility at Germany's NATO air base in Cologne, the third such incident in recent months. It has become. A fence was torn down at the German Air Force base attached to Cologne Airport, and intruders allegedly attempted to break into the water […]
California Gov. Newsom calls for investigation into water resources in LA
California Governor Gavin Newsom has called for an independent investigation from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) after firefighters faced a nightmarish situation when fire hydrants ran out of water. “From the moment the firestorm hit Los Angeles County on Tuesday, January 7th, it was clear that our public infrastructure would be […]
Gavin Newsom calls for investigation into who was responsible for low water at fire hydrants during wildfire crisis
Amid growing calls for accountability for government failures on California's wildfires, Gov. Gavin Newsom called for an independent investigation into one of the worst reports. Newsom issued a statement Friday afternoon as wildfires continue to spread, destroying lives and livelihoods. “We need answers to prevent something like this from happening again.” “I call for an […]
Plane scooping water from ocean to fight wildfires grounded after hitting drone illegally flying over Pacific Palisades
A drone that was being flown illegally was damaged. grounded A super scooper plane leased to help fight wildfires devastating Los Angeles. Officials said the drone hit the plane, leaving a fist-sized hole in the wing that needed repair. Drones are prohibited from flying while fighting fires, and the Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the […]
Newsom calls for independent investigation of LA Department of Water and Power
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Friday called for an independent investigation by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power amid reports of water supply problems during this week's wildfires. In a letter to the department's CEO, chief engineer and Los Angeles County public works director, Newsom called the reports “deeply disturbing.” “Water supplies […]
Los Angeles water utility lacks safety procedure that may have kept hydrants pumping
Los Angeles utilities lack common safety procedures and may have kept water flowing to fire hydrants during the intentional power outage, but President Biden blamed the power outage for the problem. Republicans, including President-elect Trump, are blaming Democratic officials, at least in part, for water shortages that are hampering efforts to tackle devastating wildfires in […]