An important reservoir was offline when California fires began
A crucial water reservoir in Pacific Palisades, the Santa Ynez Reservoir, was offline for maintenance when wildfires began, contributing to water supply issues for firefighters. Though storage tanks were filled, high demand quickly depleted them. Officials are investigating whether the reservoir's offline status affected firefighting efforts, with questions about the timing of maintenance during fire risk periods.
A crucial water reservoir in Pacific Palisades, the Santa Ynez Reservoir, was offline for maintenance when wildfires began, contributing to water supply issues for firefighters. Though storage tanks were filled, high demand quickly depleted them. Officials are investigating whether the reservoir's offline status affected firefighting efforts, with questions about the timing of maintenance during fire risk periods.
