Before the Fire, L.A. Tried to Restore Second Reservoir in Palisades

Water supplies ran dry in the Pacific Palisades fire, in part because a reservoir was shut down for repairs. Records show the city had tried and failed to prepare an alternative reservoir.

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Los Angeles Had Substandard Hydrants Near Devastating Fire’s Starting Point

The Palisades fire first took hold in a neighborhood where many hydrants had only a single small outlet for firefighters to use.

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Pacific Palisades Reservoir Was Offline When the L.A. Fires Began

The Santa Ynez Reservoir in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood had been shut down. Water there normally helps replenish tanks that were drained by firefighters.

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L.A. Utilities’ Decisions to Keep Power On Are Scrutinized

Energy experts said that the decision by utility companies serving the Los Angeles area not to turn off many power lines during high winds likely increased the risk of fires.

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Fires Prompt Water Advisories for Some in the L.A. Area

The devastating wildfires have raised concerns about the safety of the water supply in some places. Here’s a list of the warnings and instructions for residents.

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‘Completely Dry’: How Los Angeles Firefighters Ran Out of Water

As wildfires roar into residential neighborhoods, firefighters in California and elsewhere are finding that water systems can’t keep up with the demand.

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L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Should Have Canceled Africa Trip Amid Fires, Residents Say

Some residents said Mayor Karen Bass should have canceled her trip to Ghana when weather warnings in Los Angeles grew increasingly dire.

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