As calls for accountability for government failures over the California wildfires ring out, Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for an independent investigation into one of the worst reports.
Newsom issued the statement Friday afternoon as the wildfires continued to spread and destroy lives and livelihoods.
‘We need answers to ensure this does not happen again.’
“I am calling for an independent investigation into the loss of water pressure to local fire hydrants and the reported unavailability of water supplies from the Santa Ynez Reservoir,” said Newsom on social media. “We need answers to ensure this does not happen again and we have every resource available to fight these catastrophic fires.”
Some firefighters reported that hydrants had low water pressure while they were trying to save lives
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