US EditionReservoir in Pacific Palisades was out of commission when fire started: LA Times
- A large reservoir in Pacific Palisades was offline during a wildfire, leaving it empty when firefighters needed water the most.
- The Santa Ynez Reservoir, capable of holding 117 million gallons, was closed for repairs, which likely contributed to low water pressure in upper areas.
- Firefighters faced unprecedented demand for water, with four times the usual demand leading to dry hydrants and low pressure.
- Officials are evaluating the impact of the reservoir's absence, with civic leaders citing poor infrastructure as a contributing factor to the destruction of 5,300 homes.
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Pacific Palisades Reservoir Found Empty During Devastating Fire - American Faith
Outrage is mounting over the revelation that the Santa Ynez Reservoir—a critical water source for Pacific Palisades—was empty and offline during the devastating wildfire that tore through Los Angeles County. The fire destroyed thousands of homes and structures in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Malibu, leaving residents questioning the city’s preparedness. The Los Angeles Times reported that the 117-million-gallon reservoir, which plays a vital r…
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Restoring LibertyOfficials: Pacific Palisades Reservoir Was Closed and Empty When Los Angeles Wildfires Erupted
by Amy Furr, Breitbart: A Pacific Palisades reservoir was closed when wildfires swept through the area and devastated the community, officials told the Los Angeles Times. The Santa Ynez Reservoir is connected to the Los Angeles water supply system, and authorities said it was shut down for repairs at the time the fires erupted, “leaving a […]
Why Is the Santa Ynez Reservoir Empty?
The Palisades fire has, at the time of writing, burned over 22,000 acres, thousands of structures, and is still only 11 percent contained. It broke out in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles on Tuesday, January 7, and by Wednesday at 3 a.m., firefighters were essentially out of water to fight it.The Santa Ynez Reservoir holds 117 million gallons of water and is the water supply for the Pacific Palisades. When The Free Press’s Austy…
Pacific Palisades Reservoir Found Empty and Offline – 117 Million Gallons Missing - News Addicts
Outrage is boiling over after revelations that the Santa Ynez Reservoir, a critical water source in Pacific Palisades, was empty and offline when a devastating wildfire ripped through the area. The Los Angeles Times reported that despite the reservoir’s critical role in the city’s water infrastructure, it had been offline for nearly a year. The […] The post Pacific Palisades Reservoir Found Empty and Offline – 117 Million Gallons Missing appeare…
Pacific Palisades Reservoir Out of Commission When Fire Started
YouTube @ ABC7 Officials say a large reservoir in Pacific Palisades was closed for repairs when a devastating brushfire started Tuesday. Los Angeles’ water chief, DWP CEO Janisse Quiñones reportedly knew about an empty reservoir and broken fire hydrants months before the deadly wildfires now spreading across the city that have left some communities in ashes. The Daily Mail reports she was hired by Mayor Karen Bass on a $750,000 salary in May. A…
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