California, fire hydrants

California Gov. Newsom orders independent investigation after hydrants run dry: 'We need answers'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom demanded an independent investigation into the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power after fire hydrants went dry during the devastating fires.
Fire hydrants ran dry in Southern California just when they were needed most
Some Los Angeles fire hydrants ran dry in recent days as demand soared for water to quell fast-moving wildfires.
Why did fire hydrants run dry across Los Angeles?
Other fires, like the 2023 Maui fires and the 2017 Tubbs Fire in Northern California, have caused hydrants to go dry in the past, and it seems L.A. will need to go back to the drawing board if these kinds of wildfire-scale urban blazes become the new normal.
Why did fire hydrants go ‘dry’ for crews fighting the Palisades Fire?
As firefighters battled the now nearly 16,000-acre Palisades Fire Tuesday, officials say the massive demand for water led to crews dealing with dozens of “dry” hydrants that had diminished water pressure and,
Fire hydrants ran dry in Pacific Palisades as a major wildfire raged
Janisse Quiñones, CEO of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, said the fight to contain the flames has put immense strain on the system.
Why did fire hydrants run dry amid Los Angeles fires? It's a familiar problem in disasters
Why did dozens of fire hydrants go dry as firefighters rushed to combat flames from spreading in the Los Angeles area? National investigative correspondent Patrick Terpstra explains.
Fire hydrants ran dry due extreme demand in Pacific Palisades, officials say
Three large water tanks in the Pacific Palisades area ran out by early Wednesday morning, officials said, reducing water pressure for fire hydrants at higher elevations.
Local fire officials look to learn from fire hydrants running dry in Los Angeles
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.
Fire hydrants ran dry as Pacific Palisades burned. LA officials blame ‘tremendous demand’
As wildfires raged across Los Angeles, crews battling the Palisades blaze faced an additional burden: Scores of fire hydrants in the Pacific Palisades had little to no water flowing out.
Newsom orders independent investigation into dry fire hydrants during L.A. fires
Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered an independent investigation into how the loss of water left dry fire hydrants and hindered ...
Why fire hydrants ran dry as wildfires tore through Los Angeles
Water experts dismissed Trump’s claims that California water policy is to blame for dry hydrants. But Los Angeles is also ...
Watch: Gavin Newsom confronted by furious LA resident after fire hydrants run dry
A furious Los Angeles mother confronted Gavin Newsom, California’s star Democratic governor, demanding to know why hydrants ...
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LA Water And Power Officials Rake In Fat Salaries As Fire Hydrants Run Dry
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) officials raked in enormous taxpayer-funded paychecks before its fire ...
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Newsom Calls For Immediate Investigation Into Empty Reservoir And Dry Hydrants As LA Fires Continue to Burn
"We need answers to how that happened. Therefore, I have directed state water and fire- fighting officials to prepare an independent after-incident report" ...
Biden repeats false explanation of dry hydrants after Newsom complains of ‘lies’ blaming him for LA fire catastrophe
President Biden repeated what power utilities say is a false explanation of dry fire hydrants while defending California Gov.