Newsom calls for investigation into water supply after tanks ‘went dry’ during wildfire
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered an investigation into the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power amid reports of a loss of water pressure to fire hydrants and limited water resources in the wildfire zones.
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.
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.
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.
Newsom orders independent investigation into dry fire hydrants during L.A. fires
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.
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