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 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, ...
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.
Gov. Newsom passes the buck to ‘local folks’ when asked about hydrants running out of water during Pacific Palisades fire
I mean those hydrants are typical for two or three fires — maybe one fire and you have something of this scale, but again ...
What Happened With California’s Water Supply During the Wildfires?
Critics say Los Angeles didn't have enough water to fight devastating wildfires, but the truth is more complicated.
Springfield Fire Department explains how the city is prepared for major fires
Calvi told us the Springfield Water Department is in charge of maintaining the hydrants in the city of Springfield. He says they go out every year and pressure test the hydrants to make sure they are ...
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 ...
Former LA water commissioner says mismanagement led to low hydrant levels
More than 30,000 Californians have evacuated and more than 28,000 are without power as multiple wildfires spread across ...