LAist2d
Water utilities are flushing pipes to clean drinking water after the fires. Here’s what to know
During the fires, multiple areas were put under Do Not Drink or Do Not Use water advisories. And while many have been lifted, contamination is still a concern. Pipe flushing and testing is the primary ...
MSNBC6d
Stop looking for someone to blame for the Los Angeles wildfires
“L.A. County, and all 29 fire departments in our county, are not prepared for this type of widespread disaster,” Los Angeles County ... concluded that “the public has a perception that ...
Bill McEwen14d
Why CA Fire Response Could Make or Break These Political Careers
Notwithstanding the remark’s implied cynicism, crises — either real or merely perceived — can make or break political careers ...
CBS News15d
LA County Public Works readies for rainstorm, deploys measures to prevent mud and debris flows in burn areas
Public Works crews prep for rainstorm, deploys measures to prevent mud and debris flows in burn area 03:05 As Southern California prepares for a rainy weekend, Los Angeles County Public Works says ...
NBC News18d
Thousands told to evacuate after two new blazes start in Los Angeles County
The Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake in northern Los Angeles County began Wednesday morning and now covers more than 10,000 acres or 15 square miles. It was 24% contained at 2 p.m. local time ...
The Straits Times18d
Los Angeles wildfires spark interest in adobe, natural building materials
Los Angeles County public works director Mark Pestrella, one of the officials coordinating site clean-up and construction permits, told Reuters that groups should come to his department to discuss ...
NDTV18d
31,000 People Ordered To Evacuate After New Fire Erupts Near Los Angeles
Robert Jensen, of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, urged everyone in the impacted area of the new blaze -- dubbed the Hughes Fire -- to leave immediately. "We've seen the devastation ...
The Victoria Advocate19d
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS LAUNCHES CLEAN WATER WORKS EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Jan. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles County Sanitation ... Clean Water Works Education Foundation (CWWEF), a new nonprofit (501(c)(3)) entity dedicated to educating the public about ...
Today19d
Thousands ordered to flee their homes after new blaze ignites in Los Angeles County
Another 23,000 people were under evacuation warnings after the Hughes Fire erupted at 10:53 a.m. Wednesday near Castaic Lake in northern Los Angeles County, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna ...
Yahoo19d
Hughes Fire breaks out near Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County: See wildfire map
The Hughes Fire has spread to over 8,000 acres in Los Angeles County's Castaic area on Wednesday as dry vegetation and brutal Santa Ana winds continue to boost fire conditions across Southern ...
CBS News19d
Los Angeles begins "extensive" debris removal after deadly wildfires, officials warn about potential dangers with weekend rain
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works is the leading agency in the partnership to remove hazardous materials and fire debris from burn scars caused by the Eaton and Palisades fires.