Los Angeles residents brace for more rain as evacuation warnings are extended to burn scar areas. The Fairfax District faces a new challenge: flooding. Heavy rain on February 17, 2026, overwhelmed Melrose Avenue, inundating several businesses. Business owners are frustrated as pre-positioned city trucks, meant to act as vacuums, failed to prevent significant flooding damage. Yaffa, owner of Posers Hollywood, describes the rapid rise of water, filling her store within minutes. Domenic DeLuca, owner of Brooklyn Projects, watched in anger as the water crept into his store, despite the presence of the trucks. Cellphone videos later revealed a crew opening a manhole cover, exacerbating the situation. The aftermath leaves business owners with substantial damage, sparking discussions on the effectiveness of emergency response measures.
