The conditions that increase fire risk — hot days, high wind, often mountainous areas ... Mattiacci said that he often feels pressure as he looks down from the cockpit at homes and structures ...

The conditions that increase fire risk – hot days, high wind, often mountainous areas – also make for turbulent flying conditions. The aircraft fly at low speeds, increasing the turbulence ...

Firefighters in Pacific Palisades and Altadena have repeatedly been hampered by low water pressure and dry hydrants, ...