As wildfires become increasingly common in urban areas, public water systems are often unable to meet the firefighting demand ...

The fire department reported encountering an issue with the nearest fire hydrant, stating the frigid temperatures can cause them to freeze. Crews had to shuttle water from a nearby hydrant to the ...

Water experts dismissed Trump’s claims that California water policy is to blame for dry hydrants. But Los Angeles is also unprepared for the age of urban wildfires.

Why did fire hydrants run dry across Los Angeles? - Critics have erroneously blamed California environmental policies and empty reservoirs for lack of water ...

But when he pried it open, no water came out. The hydrant was empty. The Cal Fire volunteer and photographer said he encountered at least four dry hydrants as he tried to aid those battling the ...