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 ...
LA braces for stronger winds as fires continue to burn
"Urgent preparations" are being made for higher winds expected on Tuesday as firefighters continue to battle three blazes.
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The Los Angeles fires are a human disaster long in the making
ladwp.com Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was in Ghana when her city's fires began, despite ample warnings that a disaster was likely. Frank Saka / Facebook ...
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Karen Bass left L.A. for Africa as wind, fire warnings increased. She returned to a burning city
For the first 24 hours of Los Angeles’ wildfire disaster, Mayor Karen Bass was a constant presence ... By 3 a.m. Wednesday, all hydrants ‘went dry,’ an LADWP official says.
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Newsom orders investigation of Los Angeles fire hydrant failures
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that state water and firefighting officials will independently investigate the cause of water pressure loss that rendered Los Angeles’ municipal ...
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A political firestorm rages as wildfires continue to burn across LA
FILE: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (Photo by David Crane ... Saturday with an email titled “Correcting Misinformation About LADWP’s Water System.” “Any assertion that fire hydrants ...
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With Bass abroad, even Democrats are slamming LA mayor over wildfires
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faced mounting criticism Wednesday ... 3am this morning,” said Janisse Quiñones, CEO of LADWP. Los Angeles officials said Wednesday the Palisades ...
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Mayor Karen Bass Silent When Confronted At Airport About Wildfires After Returning From Africa
Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was caught off guard ... many of the city’s fire hydrants, managed by LADWP, unexpectedly ran dry. Bass already addressed the public.