The water system serving the Pacific Palisades area failed to meet the demands of the devastating wildfire, leading to empty hydrants and destruction of over 1,000 buildings.
Officials emphasized the inadequacy of existing water systems during major wildfires, urging residents to conserve water and not to fight flames with garden hoses.
Mark Pestrella highlighted the critical need for water conservation, asking residents to turn off their water and gas to ensure supplies for fire hydrants during emergencies.
Critics, including Rick Caruso, voiced discontent over local leaders' water management policies after witnessing the extensive destruction caused by the wildfires.
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