California has seen a spate of accidental fireworks explosions leading up to the Fourth of July, with a Wednesday morning detonation killing one person in a Simi Valley home.
"Restoring drinking water service is one of the most vital steps in any disaster recovery," said State Water Board Chair E. Joaquin Esquivel. "The lifting of all drinking water advisories marks a major milestone in post-fire recovery."
Rick Caruso defended his decision to hire private firefighters by stating, "We protected our property and we also freed up L.A. fire resources to go protect other properties."