The water shortage was the result of years of mismanagement of LA’s water system — including a federal indictment of a leader and high profile resignations — as well as major operational ...
While battling the huge wildfires in L.A., many firefighters suddenly found they had lost access to a crucial firefighting resource — water. Here's a look at how that happened and why.
As flames quickly engulfed neighborhoods in the Los Angeles County community of Pacific Palisades, the firefight was hampered by several major issues, including wind speeds and water pressure issues.