During the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history, the water system faced unprecedented demand, causing a significant number of hydrants to run dry when most needed.
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power stated they had three million gallons available but the demand from the Palisades fire was four times greater than typical system pressure.
Critics, including President-elect Trump, wrongfully attributed the issues with dry hydrants to state water management, while officials clarified that it was a matter of overwhelming demand.
Mayor Bass observed that 20% of fire hydrants ran dry during the Palisades fire, illustrating a critical aspect of urban firefighting infrastructure under duress.
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