Partial power outage at L.A.’s White Memorial Hospital prompts evacuations

A partial power outage overnight at Los Angeles’ White Memorial Hospital led to the evacuation of at least 30 “critical” patients and left nearly 250 patients in the dark, fire officials said.  The outage was reported just after 11 p.m. Monday night at the hospital’s Specialty Care Center at its Boyle Heights campus. The tower… Continue reading Partial power outage at L.A.’s White Memorial Hospital prompts evacuations

Hawaii wildfires burn homes, forcing evacuations as strong winds hamper response

HONOLULU — Wildfires in Hawaii fanned by strong winds burned multiple structures, forced evacuations and caused power outages in several communities late Tuesday as firefighters struggled to reach some areas that were cut off by downed trees and power lines. The National Weather Service said Hurricane Dora, which was passing to the south of the… Continue reading Hawaii wildfires burn homes, forcing evacuations as strong winds hamper response