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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 unprepared for the age of urban wildfires.
‘Completely Dry’: How Los Angeles Firefighters Ran Out of Water
As wildfires roar into residential neighborhoods, firefighters in California and elsewhere are finding that water systems can’t keep up with the demand.
Newsom orders investigation of Los Angeles fire hydrant failures
Firefighters reported being unable to access water from hydrants as they defended homes and businesses in Pacific Palisades.
Aftermath of Los Angeles-area wildfires has many questioning how fire hydrants work
It's part of a bigger debate over water supplies during massive wildfires like those in the Los Angeles area, including the use of fire hydrants. Following the wildfires in Southern California, many have questioned how fire hydrants actually work. David Acuna, CAL FIRE Battalion Chief, said it depends on its water source.
Fire hydrants run dry as unprecedented California wildfires ravage Los Angeles: 'We pushed the system to the extreme'
"We had a tremendous demand on our system in the Palisades." Fire hydrants run dry as unprecedented California wildfires ravage Los Angeles: 'We pushed the system to the extreme' first appeared on The Cool Down.
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.
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.
Los Angeles fire budget cut, hundreds of hydrants stolen for scrap before fires
Hundreds of fire hydrants were stolen from the ground for scrap metal in advance of the blazes raging across Los Angeles, highlighting the local government’s challenges in maintaining basic order and infrastructure.
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.”
Gavin Newsom Launches Probe Into Waterless L.A. Fire Hydrants
Gavin Newsom has ordered a probe into why Los Angeles’ fire hydrants ran out of water amid a spate of wildfires that have ...
Yes, Some LA Fire Hydrants Ran Out of Water. That's Not the Whole Story, Though
Los Angeles officials said a "tremendous" demand — four times normal levels — during the Palisades fire caused some hydrants ...
As L.A. Burns in Firestorm, Gov. Newsom Orders Investigation of Hydrant Water Pressure Issues and Reservoir Closure
Officials in Los Angeles previously blamed "tremendous demand" for fire hydrants running dry amid the devastating fires ...
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‘Backyards flooded’ in Wyoming after car crashes into fire hydrant
Several Wyoming residents are dealing with flooding Friday night, hours after a car crashed into a fire hydrant. (Jan. 10, ...
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LA Wildfires Expose Water Woes Amid Fire Hydrant Shortage
As wildfires ravaged Los Angeles, firefighters faced an unexpected obstacle: a significant number of fire hydrants ran dry. This critical issue sparked outrage and debate over the adequacy of the city ...
Trump seizes on Los Angeles infernos to reopen his feud with Newsom
Walls of fire devoured neighborhoods, forcing tens of thousands of residents to flee for their lives. But as a cataclysm fueled by windstorms charred swathes of Los Angeles, Donald Trump spotted an ...
Celebrities share video of their homes, destroyed by the Los Angeles wildfires
From Paris Hilton to Mandy Moore, celebrities are sharing videos of their homes, destroyed by California wildfires.