Hydrants Run Dry as Hellish Wildfires Continue To Engulf Los Angeles County Homes

Fierce winds up to 100 mph are propelling three massive blazes across the region, forcing 30,000 evacuations and destroying homes as firefighters battle water shortages.

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Residents of a senior center are evacuated as the Eaton Fire approaches Tuesday at Altadena, California. AP/Ethan Swope

With wildfires engulfing the Los Angeles region at a rapid pace and fierce Santa Ana winds fueling blazes across nearly 4,000 acres, firefighters are having trouble finding enough water to contain the life- and property-threatening flames.

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