Orange County fire officials are testing a new water tank technology intended to speed up helicopter response times to wildfires. The system uses robot valves to tap into municipal water supplies so helicopters could gain quick access for water drops in remote areas.
Several blazes destroyed homes and injured firefighters on Tuesday.
The brand argues the withdrawals for its bottled water brand have stayed within legal limits.
The House plans to vote Thursday on a bill making it easier to store water during abundant snow years.
Authorities report that the Ventura and Santa Barbara County blaze had two origins.
The Ventura and Santa Barbara County blaze has burned 270,000-plus acres.
Area receives normal precipitation for first time since January.
The woman was lost and complained of heat exhaustion.
The 2.5-acre blaze badly damaged the historic Oasis of Mara.
See how far Ventura County's monster blaze would stretch in LA, New York, Chicago, and more.
