Some Los Angeles fire hydrants have run dry as demand soared for water to quell wildfires that broke out across the county. Water is flowing into the system, but the demand far outpaces how quickly pipes and tanks can replenish.
<p>LOS ANGELES — For some 15 hours as wildfires spiraled out of control in Los Angeles, the public water system faced four times its usual demand, causing some hydrants to run dry and&
</p><p>That prompted a swirl of criticism on social media against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Gov. Gavin Newsom's water management policies, including from President-elect Donald Trump.
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