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Reservoir in Pacific Palisades was out of commission when fire started
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-January 11, 2025

Reservoir in Pacific Palisades was out of commission when fire started

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Reservoir Drama: LA's Water System Faces Major Issues

When wildfires hit the Pacific Palisades, one major player was offline—the Santa Ynez Reservoir. This 117-million-gallon giant was out for repairs, leaving firefighters scrambling as some hydrants went dry. Talk about a total buzzkill! Gov. Newsom is on it, calling for an investigation to figure out why the water supply flopped during such a critical moment.

Firefighters Feeling the Heat: Water Pressure Woes

The demand for water skyrocketed during the Palisades Fire, with usage hitting four times the typical amount! Without the Santa Ynez Reservoir in action, there was no backup to maintain crucial water pressure. Local officials are now rethinking their fire response strategies, because, let’s be real, no one saw this wild blaze coming.

Infrastructure Fail: LA's Water Systems Aren't Ready for Wildfires

Marty Adams from the LA Department of Water and Power dropped some truth bombs: our water systems are built for everyday city fires, not full-on wildfires! With water pipes designed for small emergencies, this situation showed just how unprepared we really are for big, bad flames.

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