Homeowners struggled to save their properties along with firefighters, who found that water pressure was running low in many places. Officials said the city’s hydrant system was not designed to fight wildfires on the scale seen in Los Angeles. NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz reports.
Authorities in Los Angeles said at least five people have died and more than 1,000 homes and other structures have been destroyed by devastating wildfires that swept through several Los Angeles neighborhoods. Tens of thousands were evacuated and 1.5 million were reported without power. The fires were propelled by hurricane-force Santa Ana winds. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz reports.
The catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles County have caused toxic air in the region. NBC News’ Steve Patterson reports on the threat and how people can protect themselves.
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