California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) called for an “independent investigation” into why the Santa Ynez Reservoir was offline when the wildfires in the Los Angeles area began.
In a post on X, Newsom also wrote that he was calling for an investigation regarding “the loss of water pressure to local fire hydrants.”
Newsom’s words come after it was reported that the Santa Ynez Reservoir in the Pacific Palisades was offline when several wildfires began and was “set to undergo maintenance,” according to the New York Times.
“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 Sant Ynez Reservoir,” Newsom wrote.
“We need answers to ensure this does not
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