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Los Angeles wildfires: 100-year-old pipelines strain firefighting efforts

IndiaTimes Friday, 10 January 2025 ()
A significant water shortage hampers firefighting efforts in Los Angeles' Pacific Palisades as wildfires devastate the area. Hydrants ran dry due to overwhelmed storage tanks and pumping systems. Firefighters adapt by relying on aerial support, highlighting critical infrastructure issues and the need for system redesigns to handle future wildfires.
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