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.
Why hydrants ran dry as firefighters battled California's deadly fires
Firefighters in Pacific Palisades and Altadena have repeatedly been hampered by low water pressure and dry hydrants, revealing limitations in local water systems designed to supply neighborhoods.
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 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.
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 firefighting efforts in Los Angeles.
How fire hydrants drying up affected the California wildfires
Fire hydrants ran dry in Los Angeles just when they were needed most to fight one of the most destructive fires in the city's history.
Why did fire hydrants go ‘dry’ for crews fighting an LA fire?
We had tremendous demand on our systems in the Palisades,” Quiñones said. “We pushed the system to the extreme. Four times the normal demand was seen for 15 hours straight.”

some fire hydrants in LA had no water to fight the fires

Biden claim about empty hydrants undermined by LA water utility's lack of common wildfire safety protocol
President Biden on Thursday said that empty fire hydrants in the Los Angeles area were the result of an intentional power ...
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Newsom orders investigation into loss of water pressure at fire hydrants
California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered an investigation into loss of water pressure at fire hydrants. Read more.
Wildfires complicate California Democrats' plans to lead Trump defiance
California's leaders say it should be a shining example of progressive governance, but critics say it’s become a cautionary ...
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Newsom calls for investigation into LA water supply issues during California wildfires
Firefighters battling the Palisades Fire reported poor water pressure in hydrants, and a nearby reservoir was closed as the fire scorched thousands of acres. The state's now trying to find out why.
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Fire hydrants run dry as unprecedented California wildfires ravage Los Angeles: 'We pushed the system to the extreme'
Though wildfires have always happened, warming global temperatures are making them more frequent and severe. For instance, ...
California Democrats held special session to ‘Trump-proof’ the state as fires rage
Republicans called for the session to be shut down “immediately" and accused Newsom of cutting wildfire prevention funding by ...
Biden repeats false explanation of dry hydrants after Newsom complains of ‘lies’ blaming him for LA fire catastrophe
Biden, 82, claimed for a second day Friday that electrical providers cut off power to the pumps that flow water to fire ...
Watch: Gavin Newsom confronted by furious LA resident after fire hydrants run dry
Woman demands to listen in after California governor tells her he is trying to speak to Joe Biden ‘right now’ about the ...