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 to run dry.
Why some fire hydrants in LA had no water to fight the fires
Some fire hydrants in Los Angeles had no water to douse the fires. Here's what happened, and why the endangered smelt fish wrongly got blamed.
Newsom orders investigation into dry fire hydrants that hampered firefighting in L.A.
Gov. Gavin Newsom orders independent investigation into how the loss of water pressure left fire hydrants dry, hindering firefighting efforts in Los Angeles.
Why did Los Angeles area fire hydrants run dry?
Questions are emerging about fire hydrants in Southern California that may have run dry. CBS News Confirmed's Melissa Mahtani breaks down the claims and what's known about the hydrants.
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.
Why fire hydrants ran dry as wildfires ravaged Los Angeles
As devastating wildfires raged across Los Angeles County this week, firefighters battling the blazes encountered fire hydrants that had no water. Why it matters: The dry fire hydrants sparked political outrage and illustrated just how unprepared municipal water systems are to combat the sorts of large-scale urban wildfires that have become more frequent with climate change.
What caused LA fire hydrants to run out of water?
Firefighters working to extinguish the wildfires in the Los Angeles area have faced challenges as hydrants either have water shortages or completely ran out.
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 ...
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 ...
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Oakland Fire Chief says meeting is planned with EBMUD to discuss city's 3,200 fire hydrants' supply and pressure
Oakland's Fire Chief Damon Covington says many changes made since the 1991 Oakland Hills firestorm are helping to protect the city from the type of fires seen in Los Angeles this past week. He also ...
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 ...
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.
Local departments remind residents to clear snow off fire hydrants
As the Miami Valley digs out of several inches of snow from this past week, fire departments are urging you to keep an eye ...
LA’s fire chief is at the center of a public spat with City Hall as wildfires rage
Kristin Crowley, who was elevated to Los Angeles fire chief in 2022, has become a vocal critic of Mayor Karen Bass' handling ...
LA water chief knew about empty reservoir, broken hydrants months before fires: Report
Los Angeles' water chief reportedly knew about an empty reservoir and broken fire hydrants months before the deadly wildfires ...