firefighters in California and elsewhere are finding that water systems can’t keep up with the demand. A firefighter in Pacific Palisades tapping into a fire hydrant on Tuesday as the Palisades ...

"That is all potable water. It feeds your fire hydrant systems. It feeds your water meter. You turn on your faucet in your kitchen. It is the same water that is in the fire hydrants," said Jeremy ...

High winds of up to 80 miles per hour grounded aircraft used to fight wildfires, putting the bulk of the pressure on the fire hydrant system. “We saw four times the demands of water that we’ve ...

The city’s Department of Water and Power says major demand on water tanks exceeded how fast they could replenish, limiting flow to some hydrants ...