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Newsom calls for investigation into water supply

The Hill on MSN · 2h

Newsom calls for independent investigation of LA Department of Water and Power

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) called for an independent investigation of the Los Angeles Department Water and Power on Friday amid reported water supply issues during this week’s wildfires. In a letter addressed to the CEO and chief engineer of the department and the director of LA County Public Works,

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Newsom calls for investigation into water supply after tanks ‘went dry’ during wildfire

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered an investigation into the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power amid reports of a loss of water pressure to fire hydrants and limited water resources in the wildfire zones.

FOX News on MSN · 31m

California Gov. Newsom orders independent investigation after hydrants run dry: 'We need answers'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom demanded an independent investigation into the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power after fire hydrants went dry during the devastating fires.

Los Angeles, Out of Water and fire hydrants

Mashable on MSN · 5h

ChatGPT isn't responsible for the Los Angeles fires, but it does use a crazy amount of water

ChatGPT isn't directly to blame for the devastating fires, but it's called attention to AI's environmental impact.

The New York Times · 21h

‘Completely Dry’: How Los Angeles Firefighters Ran Out of Water

As wildfires roar into residential neighborhoods, firefighters in California and elsewhere are finding that water systems can’t keep up with the demand.

The Independent on MSN · 2h

Why did fire hydrants run dry across Los Angeles?

Other fires, like the 2023 Maui fires and the 2017 Tubbs Fire in Northern California, have caused hydrants to go dry in the past, and it seems L.A. will need to go back to the drawing board if these kinds of wildfire-scale urban blazes become the new normal.

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Biden claim about empty hydrants undermined by LA water utility's lack of common wildfire safety protocol

President Biden said Thursday that empty fire hydrants in the Los Angeles area were the result of an intentional power ...

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L.A. Utilities’ Decisions to Keep Power On Are Scrutinized

Energy experts said that the decision by utility companies serving the Los Angeles area not to turn off many power lines ...

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California Wildfire Live Updates: Newsom Launches Investigation Into Crucial Water Shortages As Death Toll Reaches 11

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday an investigation into water shortages that occurred as large blazes scorched ...

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LA water and power officials are highest-paid city employees

Eight of the top 10 highest-paid city employees work for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, a report found, as ...

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What Happened With California’s Water Supply During the Wildfires?

Critics say Los Angeles didn't have enough water to fight devastating wildfires, but the truth is more complicated.

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Ex-NASCAR star Danica Patrick questions water issues plaguing firefighters battling Los Angeles wildfires

Former NASCAR star Danica Patrick questioned why water was an issue for firefighters battling the wildfires across the Los ...

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Los Angeles Utility Didn’t Implement Common Wildfire Safety Measures

One of the utilities delivering electricity to fire-ravaged areas hasn’t developed a plan to proactively shut off parts of ...

LA Water And Power Officials Rake In Fat Salaries As Fire Hydrants Run Dry

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) officials raked in enormous taxpayer-funded paychecks before its fire ...

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