The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has confirmed that all fire hydrants located in Pacific Palisades and the surrounding Westside communities of Los Angeles were confirmed to be “fully operational” prior to the outbreak of the devastating wildfires that recently impacted the region. This information was released in a statement issued by the department on Saturday. According to the release, “No power was lost to LADWP pump stations during the fire, and water supply remained strong to the area,” suggesting that the basic infrastructure was intact and functioning as expected during the emergency. However, the statement revealed a significant challenge faced by firefighters: water pressure within the system diminished due to the “unprecedented and extreme water demand” required to combat the wildfires, particularly in the absence of aerial firefighting support. As a result, approximately 20% of the fire hydrants in the affected area experienced a loss of suction pre...
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