A plan to provide firefighters in Los Angeles and Orange counties almost limitless seawater to fight fires has been stalled for more than a decade, despite the ever-looming threat of mass fires fueled by quakes and high winds.
Southern California is in the midst of what the National Weather Service describes as a “remarkably dry rainy season,” with much of the region experiencing a record or near-record slow start.
Fires in and around Los Angeles continue to rage as gusting Santa Ana winds drive the flames through brush and into neighborhoods. Two major blazes, the Eaton Fire and the Palisades Fire, have combined burned almost 40,000 acres since last week. Another fire, the Auto Fire, erupted Monday evening in Ventura County. The fires have killed at least 24 people.
A billionaire couple was accused of withholding water that could help stop Los Angeles’ massive wildfires. Democratic leadership was blamed for fire hydrants running dry and for an empty reservoir. Firefighters were criticized for allegedly using “women’s handbags” to fight the fires.
As massive fires continue to sweep through Los Angeles, firefighters are relying on local water infrastructure not designed for fires of this size, researchers say. Fires in California have grown more explosive because of climate change, which is largely driven by humans burning oil, gas and coal.
Plan to Help Save LA From Mass Fires With Seawater Long-Stalled
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Milla Kuiper /NBC Los Angelesby Jaxon Van DerbekenA plan to provide firefighters in Los Angeles and Orange counties almost limitless seawater to fight fires has been stalled for more than a decade, despite the ever-looming threat of mass fires fueled by quakes and high winds.
L.A. Officials Warn of Compromised Drinking Water in Fire-Ravaged Areas
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Milla Kuiper /The New York Timesby Hiroko TabuchiAs fires across Los Angeles County start to wind down, health officials are warning about risks related to water systems in the area.
Southern California’s ‘Rainy’ Season is Lacking One Major Thing
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Chelsea Campos /KTLA5by Tony KurzweilSouthern California is in the midst of what the National Weather Service describes as a “remarkably dry rainy season,” with much of the region experiencing a record or near-record slow start.
An Even Bigger Threat is Looming Behind California’s Fires
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Chelsea Campos /Voxby Umair IrfanFires in and around Los Angeles continue to rage as gusting Santa Ana winds drive the flames through brush and into neighborhoods. Two major blazes, the Eaton Fire and the Palisades Fire, have combined burned almost 40,000 acres since last week. Another fire, the Auto Fire, erupted Monday evening in Ventura County. The fires have killed at least 24 people.
Water Disinformation Is Spreading in Southern California Nearly as Quickly as Wildfires
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by Chelsea Campos /Times of San DiegoA billionaire couple was accused of withholding water that could help stop Los Angeles’ massive wildfires. Democratic leadership was blamed for fire hydrants running dry and for an empty reservoir. Firefighters were criticized for allegedly using “women’s handbags” to fight the fires.
Pistachio Moguls and Reservoirs: False Water Claims Spread About California Fires
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage, News /by dguillen /NPRby Julia SimonAs massive fires continue to sweep through Los Angeles, firefighters are relying on local water infrastructure not designed for fires of this size, researchers say. Fires in California have grown more explosive because of climate change, which is largely driven by humans burning oil, gas and coal.