ChatGPT isn't responsible for the Los Angeles fires, but it does use a crazy amount of water
ChatGPT isn't directly to blame for the devastating fires, but it's called attention to AI's environmental impact.
Live Updates: Fires in California leave at least 11 dead, decimate Los Angeles area
The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia and Kenneth fires are burning in Southern California, destroying more than 10,000 structures. Here are the latest updates.
‘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.
Why did fire hydrants run dry across Los Angeles?
Other fires, like the 2023 Maui fires and the 2017 Tubbs Fire in Northern California, have caused hydrants to go dry in the past, and it seems L.A. will need to go back to the drawing board if these kinds of wildfire-scale urban blazes become the new normal.
Firefighters running out of water as fires tear through Los Angeles
California firefighters are running out of water as they desperately battle three rapidly growing wildfires threatening huge areas around Los Angeles — with emergency responders reporting bone-dry hydrants.
Why fire hydrants ran dry as wildfires tore through Los Angeles
Water experts dismissed Trump’s claims that California water policy is to blame for dry hydrants. But Los Angeles is also unprepared for the age of urban wildfires.
Why hydrants ran dry as firefighters battled California's deadly fires
Firefighters in Pacific Palisades and Altadena have repeatedly been hampered by low water pressure and dry hydrants, revealing limitations in local water systems designed to supply neighborhoods.
Local fire officials look to learn from fire hydrants running dry in Los Angeles
Reports of fire hydrants running dry as crews battled the Palisades Fire has raised questions among residents and fire officials in San Diego County whether it is something that could happen here when the region gets next major wildfire — and what can be done about it.
Why the Hydrants Ran Dry in LA
Fire hydrants ran dry as crews battled the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles Tuesday night—and while critics have blamed California's water management policies, officials say infrastructure simply wasn't designed to cope with the scale of the emergency.
Fire hydrants run dry as unprecedented California wildfires ravage Los Angeles: 'We pushed the system to the extreme'
"We had a tremendous demand on our system in the Palisades." Fire hydrants run dry as unprecedented California wildfires ravage Los Angeles: 'We pushed the system to the extreme' first appeared on The Cool Down.
Los Angeles Utilities’ Decisions to Keep Power On Are Scrutinized
Energy experts said that the decision by utility companies serving the Los Angeles area not to turn off many power lines ...
Newsom calls for independent investigation of LA Department of Water and Power
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) called for an independent investigation of the Los Angeles Department Water and Power on ...
LA fire chief lashes out at City Hall over fire preparedness; Newsom demands probe of water issues
Business manager at DWP union said ‘It’s unacceptable that the reservoir was empty for almost a year for a minor repair.” ...
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Newsom calls for investigation into water supply after tanks ‘went dry’ during wildfire
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered an investigation into the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power amid reports of ...
California fire hydrants have a power problem
The problems with the water pressure running dry in the hydrants led Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) to call for an independent investigation.
In Los Angeles, water runs short as wildfires burn out of control
Crews battling multiple wildfires that raged across Los Angeles on Wednesday were up against a near-perfect storm: intense ...