Some fire hydrants in Pacific Palisades ran dry overnight Tuesday due to "extreme demand" and low water pressure, Los Angeles officials said. The Palisades Fire, which was first reported at 10:30 a.m.

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LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – As firefighters battled the now nearly 16,000-acre Palisades Fire Tuesday, officials say the massive demand for water led to crews dealing with dozens of “dry” hydrants that had ...

We're all familiar with bright red fire hydrants, the color of which has become synonymous with them, fire trucks, and the hats many fire chiefs and firefighters wear. You may even know what it means ...

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