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.

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.

Firefighters battling the Palisades Fire reported poor water pressure in hydrants, and a nearby reservoir was closed as the fire scorched thousands of acres. The state's now trying to find out why.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom called for an investigation into the loss of water pressure and unavailability of water from the reservoir during the fires in Los Angeles.

Amid this week's historic wildfire damage in Southern California, Gov. Gavin Newsom is demanding an investigation into the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.

Meanwhile, Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said residents eager to return to evacuated areas must remain patient.

Firefighters reported being unable to access water from hydrants as they defended homes and businesses in Pacific Palisades.

Critics have raised concerns about inadequate preparedness, water shortages and budget cuts hampering the city's response to the wildfires.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom demanded an independent investigation into the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) after firefighters faced a nightmare situation: fire hydrants that had ...

Gavin Newsom has ordered an investigation into the ... In the letter addressed to LADWP Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer Janisse Quiñones and L.A. County Public Works Director Mark ...

Why did water hydrants run dry in the midst of a conflagration? City officials stressed that the shortage was due to low water pressure, not a complete lack of water. But what caused it, and can it be prevented?

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