The Palisades Inferno – A System Under Fire
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When Los Angeles faced its most destructive fire in history, the water system meant to fight it buckled under unprecedented demand. Hydrants ran dry, over 1,000 buildings burned, and social media exploded with blame – even from President-elect Donald Trump. Critics took aim at state water policies, but officials pushed back hard, claiming the real issue was far more complex.
This week on Crisis in the City, we dig into the chaos surrounding the Palisades fire. Why did the water system fail? Could this disaster have been prevented? And what does it reveal about California’s water wars, environmental policies, and political divides?
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