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.
Newsom orders investigation into dry fire hydrants that hampered firefighting in L.A.
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.
Newsom Wants to Know Why Fire Hydrants Went Dry
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California ordered an inquiry into a loss of water pressure after it was revealed that a reservoir was offline when the fires started.
The truth about why fire hydrants lost pressure and ran dry during the Los Angeles fires
Martin Adams, former general manager of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, blows up some right-wing myths about the water supply in Pacific Palisades, and talks with Alex Wagner about the realities of municipal water systems and ideas for adapting a system built for occasional residential fires to deal with a large scale,
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 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.
What We Know About Why L.A. Fire Hydrants Ran Dry During Wildfires
When fire hydrants ran dry during the Pacific Palisades fire, it sparked a wave of anger and even misinformation. Here’s how L.A.’s water system works and what we know about why the hydrants ran out.
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 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.
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.
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 ...
California fire hydrants have a power problem
The problems with the water pressure running dry in the hydrants led Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) to call for an independent investigation.
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 ...
California fires live updates: 5 dead in LA fires as crews work to control new blaze
At least five people are dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically ...