One of the biggest and most controversial talking points surrounding the battle against the January 2025 Southern California wildfires was water supply – or a lack thereof. … Then-Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley was vocal about the water shortage, criticizing city officials for not providing enough funds for the fire department. Gov. Gavin Newsom, days after the blaze erupted, also called for an investigation into why a 117-million-gallon reservoir in the area was out of service. But a year has now passed, and some Altadena residents are still frustrated about the water situation. 

Other water and wildfire news:

• Orange County Register (Irvine, Calif.): This startup’s concept promises to snuff out California’s wildfires with sound​