hosing

Several residents were hosing away what appeared to be bloodstains from a few spots on the street, sidewalks and nearby lawns.

Jolie’s father and Nema spent the night of the fire hosing down the house in an attempt to ward off the flames.

Some have hired professional remediation firms while others are throwing out damaged toys and furniture, scrubbing walls and hosing down playground equipment themselves in the hopes of being able to welcome children back.

In Los Angeles County, local news showed those near the Hughes fire hosing down their homes and yards with water and others rushing to evacuate neighbourhoods.

Over time, they made progress, hosing off embers and spot fires.