Lack of Water Pressure in Hydrants Not Uncommon in Large-Scale Fires, Engineer Says

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An engineer explained to NBC 7’s Alexis Rivas how the placement of homes — like those in the Pacific Palisades — can impact water pressure in hydrants. However, he said there is no fire hydrant system in the nation designed for what happened last week.

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