A KCAL News investigation has found that there are possibly hundreds of fire hydrants across Los Angeles that need maintenance or repair.
The information comes in the wake of the Palisades and Eaton fires in January, which destroyed tens of thousands of buildings and killed more than two dozen people.
The investigation found that this issue dates back years ago and could have impacted the region all the way from the San Fernando Valley to Long Beach.
In the days following the Palisades Fire response from local fire departments, questions were raised over whether there was enough water to assist firefighters.
Now, the investigation has revealed that there were problems with several hydrants in the Pacific Palisades and many more spanning throughout the city.
It also exposed the reality that some of the hydrants in the Palisades area were flagged about a year ago and that they remained broken when the fires broke out.
Firefighters have been tasked with inspecting every single hydrant, reporting to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power when they need repair.
According to a KCAL news investigation, Los Angeles has experienced prolonged issues with their hydrants leading to them needing maintenance works.
Notable areas impacted by these failing hydrants include Palisades, an area struck by the wildfires.
