By Andy Sullivan The Pacific Palisades area ravaged by wildfires in Los Angeles is one of the most expensive neighborhoods in the U.S., home to Hollywood A-Listers and multimillion dollar mansions. And ahead of this week's disaster,

Los Angeles Times reporter Jack Dolan reports from the fire-ravaged Pacific Palisades where residents return to see homes lost and wonder if things will ever be the same. Jack Dolan is an investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times.

Authorities on Wednesday said 70,000 people are under evacuation orders in the Los Angeles area as wildfires burn through the region.

As wildfires roar into residential neighborhoods, firefighters in California and elsewhere are finding that water systems can’t keep up with the demand.

Reports of fire hydrants running dry as crews battled the Palisades Fire has raised questions among residents and fire officials in San Diego County whether it is something that could happen here when the region gets next major wildfire — and what can be done about it.