For LA water issues, misinformation spreads nearly as fast as the wildfires
Associated PressA billionaire couple was accused of withholding water that could help stop Los Angeles’ massive wildfires. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print But the water bank is more than 100 miles north of Los Angeles and plays no part in its water supply. The Wonderful Company said there was “zero truth” that it controls California water or has anything to do with water going to Los Angeles. Claims over dry hydrants, empty reservoir Some fire hydrants in Los Angeles ran dry in early efforts to fight the fires, prompting a swirl of criticism on social media, including from President-elect Donald Trump, against the water management policies of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Gov. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Janisse Quiñones, head of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, said at a news conference that 3 million gallons of water were available when the Palisades fire started but demand was four times greater than ever seen.
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