Janisse Quinones, CEO of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, emphasized the critical situation, stating, "We pushed the system to the extreme. Four times the normal demand was seen for 15 hours straight." This highlights the immense pressure that the water supply system is facing due to the wildfire.
During a news conference, Quinones pleaded, "Not just in the Palisades area, but the whole system, because the fire department needs the water to fight the fire, and we're fighting a wildfire with an urban water system. And that is really challenging." This statement underscores the complexity and urgency of the ongoing situation.
In her remarks about the water supply issues, Quinones mentioned, "We are working to make sure it can get water to first responders, in part by sending them water tanks and pulling water from other parts of the system." This reflects efforts being made to address the crisis.
Additionally, the presence of ash in the water supply prompted a boil order notice, showcasing another layer of complexity for residents affected by the fire and the water crisis.
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