With cold weather on deck, here's how to protect your pipes from freezing, winterize your home, winter fire safety tips and ...

crews were working on a fire at a Subway near Southwest and Rainbow Boulevard when a driver ran over one of the supply hoses, pulling it from a fire hydrant and causing it to hit a firefighter.

In Southern states, many people take precautions ahead of the first cold front since outdoor faucets are typically unused ...

In the realm of plumbing, few aspects are as crucial yet often overlooked as backflow prevention. This vital component of ...

"For many people who lived through the Civil War, Saturday, April 14, 1865, was indelibly remembered for the assassination of ...

The plaintiffs allege the water supply system servicing the Pacific Palisades area failed on the day of the fire and played a "substantial factor" in causing devastating losses. The Santa Ynez ...

Apply heat to the section of pipe using an electric heating pad wrapped around the pipe, an electric hair dryer, a portable ...

When fire hydrants ran dry, the L.A. Department of Water and Power struggled to get water where needed. The utility's ...

Well-insulated basements and crawl spaces will also help protect pipes.Have a reliable backup power source. If the lights go out, continuous power will keep you warm and help to prevent frozen ...

A resourceful California fire chief used milk and “a couple of beers” to save two homes — including his brother’s — as his childhood neighborhood turned into “a total nightmare ...

As an incoming Arctic blast is on way to NY, failure to prepare can cause damage to homes and cost homeowners thousands in repairs. Here's what to do.