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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': Why did Los Angeles firefighters run out of water?

A firefighter battles the Eaton Fire on Jan. 8, 2025 in Altadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope) "Completely dry - couldn't get any water out of it," said Captain Kevin Easton, who was part of a firefighting patrol battling flames that were quickly engulfing the Pacific Palisades in the Los Angeles area on Tuesday evening,

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Why did fire hydrants go ‘dry’ on firefighters in Los Angeles?

The Palisades Fire, which has destroyed an estimated 1,000 structures, was first reported at around 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 7 in the 1100 block of North Piedra Morada Drive.

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In the Palisades Fire, LA DWP’s 3 huge water tanks all ran out of water

Officials urged DWP customers to conserve water throughout the city, “because the fire department needs the water.” ...

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Deaths from California wildfires expected to increase as fires continue to devastate Los Angeles

The apocalyptic and deadly wildfires ravaging Southern California remain extremely volatile Thursday as a terrifying third ...

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Los Angeles fires live updates: 10 killed, 10,000 structures destroyed as Palisades, Eaton and other wildfires continue to burn in California

The deadly wildfires roaring through Los Angeles County entered a fourth day on Friday. At least 10 people have been killed, ...

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Fire hydrants ran dry as Pacific Palisades burned. LA officials blame ‘tremendous demand’

As wildfires raged across Los Angeles, crews battling the Palisades blaze faced an additional burden: Scores of fire hydrants ...

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