If the water is from a sewer backup or floodwaters, it’s probably best to call a pro from the onset, since those can contain harmful bacteria, viruses and other contaminants.

Along the Guadalupe River, a 60-room inn and nearby homes were quickly filling with water. Confusion, desperation and heroism ensued.

"It flooded the jury room and set off some alarms here, so they had to evacuate the building," Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig said. He revealed that a hot water line to a valve broke.

After nearly 20 minutes of intense yoga in a 105-degree room, the influencer had grown thirsty. She dropped her pose, leaned down to pick up her Fiji water bottle and took a sip. She didn’t ...