California Governor Gavin Newsom has called for an investigation into why the Santa Ynez Reservoir was empty during devastating wildfires, citing serious public safety concerns.
The loss of water pressure at fire hydrants during the wildfires deeply troubled Governor Newsom, as it likely hampered the efforts to protect homes and evacuation routes.
Newsom emphasized that while fire hydrants aren't designed for large-scale wildfire fighting, the lack of water supplies impeded necessary firefighting efforts during the urban-wildlands disaster.
The independent report directed by Newsom aims to uncover the reasons behind the water supply loss and offer recommendations for improving municipal water systems in emergencies.
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