A 117-million gallon reservoir in one of the Los Angeles communities ravaged by wildfires was out of commission when the fire started in the area on Tuesday.  The Santa Ynez Reservoir in the Pacific Palisades has been closed for repairs after a covering designed to preserve water quality tore. The Los Angeles Times first reported that the reservoir was offline.

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Why was the 117-million-gallon Santa Ynez Reservoir not used during Palisades Fire firefight?

The troubling news surfaced two days after firefighters in the Pacific Palisades region ran out of water from local hydrants because of low water pressure — as flames raged in full force.

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Reservoir in worst fire-ravaged area of LA had been drained for… 

A reservoir in the Palisades that holds 117 million gallons of water was offline this month for previously scheduled maintenance.

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State to probe why Pacific Palisades reservoir was offline, empty when firestorm exploded

Had the reservoir been online, it might have provided some additional water pressure to fight the fires, but it’s unlikely that would have substantially...

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Reservoir in Pacific Palisades was out of commission when fire started

Some are questioning why the Santa Ynez Reservoir, located in the Palisades Highlands, was offline during the Palisades Fire firefight.

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Revelations about the Santa Ynez Reservoir's emptiness during a catastrophic firestorm have sparked outrage and demands for accountability. Discover the implications of this crisis on public safety and infrastructure.

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Pacific Palisades Reservoir Found Empty and Offline During Firestorm Catastrophe – 117 Million Gallons Could Have Saved the Day | The Gateway Pundit | by Jim Hᴏft

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Key Reservoir Was EMPTY When Palisades Fire Started, Contributed to Loss of Homes and Life

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State to probe why Pacific Palisades reservoir was offline, empty when firestorm exploded * WorldNetDaily * by Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times

Officials told the Los Angeles Times that the reservoir had been closed for almost a year due to repairs to its cover.

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Pacific Palisade Reservoir Was Empty When Fire Broke Out, Fire Chief Says City Failed

"The Santa Ynez Reservoir had been closed for repairs to its cover, leaving a 117 million gallon water storage complex empty in the heart of the Palisades.”

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Reservoir in Pacific Palisades was out of commission when fire started: LA Times

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