A group of elderly residents from Pacific Palisades and Malibu are suing Los Angeles, alleging negligence by the Department of Water and Power (DWP) in preventing the January wildfire that destroyed their homes. The lawsuit claims the city failed to ensure reservoirs were filled and hydrants functional before the fire, which claimed lives and property. Plaintiffs, some with personal histories of resilience, argue the DWP disregarded critical wind warnings. Although they only seek property loss compensation, previous cases related to the fire have emerged amid ongoing community devastation.
This could have been prevented.
The DWP ignored urgent wind warnings and kept its electrical equipment in the area energized.
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