Fire hydrants ran dry in Southern California when needed most

News Updates

Carbonatix Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Carbonatix

By Salem News Channel

Some Los Angeles fire hydrants ran dry in recent days as demand soared for water to quell fast-moving wildfires.

Local officials say that was driven by an incredible demand on a municipal water system not designed for fighting fires. But it's prompted political criticism from President-elect Donald Trump and others, who blamed Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass's water management policies.

Officials and experts say critics are connecting unrelated issues.

 

You might also be interested in:

Salem News Channel Today

Sponsored Links

On Air & Up Next

  • This Week on Capitol Hill
    3:00PM - 4:00PM
     
    An Inside Look into the decision-making of the U.S. House of Representatives.
     
  • C&C Auto Show
    4:00PM - 6:00PM
     
    Founded by a dedicated team of automotive experts and enthusiasts, The C&C Auto   >>
     
  • When Radio Was
    6:00PM - 12:00AM
     
    Tune in Sunday night and enjoy the best of old time radio!
     
  • The Hugh Hewitt Show
    12:00AM - 3:00AM
     
    Hugh Hewitt is one of the nation’s leading bloggers and a genuine media   >>
     
  • O’Connor & Company
    3:00AM - 6:00AM
     
    From 6:00–9:00 a.m. Eastern, O’Connor & Company will drive coverage of the   >>
     

See the Full Program Guide