Reservoir in Pacific Palisades was out of commission when fire started

A 117-million gallon reservoir in one of the Los Angeles communities ravaged by wildfires was out of commission when the fire started in the area on Tuesday.

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Why was a major reservoir empty when L.A. fires broke out?

California Gov. Gavin Newsom called for an investigation into the loss of water pressure and unavailability of water from the reservoir during the fires in Los Angeles.
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Three large water tanks in the Pacific Palisades area ran out by early Wednesday morning, officials said, reducing water pressure for fire hydrants at higher elevations.
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Water tanks went dry in Pacific Palisades, hampering efforts to fight fire

Demand for water to fight the Palisades Fire led all three of the area's water tanks and some fire hydrants to temporarily dry up in the last roughly 24 hours.
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New images of Pacific Palisades fire destruction

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CBS News - Jan. 8
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The blaze tearing through the posh neighborhood nestled above the Pacific Ocean has already consumed over 10 percent of area, and remains out of control.
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Pacific Palisades fire, other blazes burn in California as residents flee

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Los Angeles fires latest: 30,000 evacuate as Pacific Palisades fire spreads

The City of Los Angeles declared a state of emergency over the massive fire, which spanned nearly 3,000 acres as of Tuesday evening.
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The L.A. premieres for 'Unstoppable' and 'Wolf Man' were canceled Tuesday due to concerns over severe winds and the growing fire in Pacific Palisades.
Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8

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