Biden Says Federal Government Will Pay For Disaster Response To L.A. Fires For 180 Days

2 days ago Some Los Angeles fire hydrants ran dry in recent days as demand soared for water to quell fast-moving wildfires. Local officials say that was driven by an incredible demand on a municipal water system not designed for fighting fires. But it's prompted political criticism from President-elect Donald Trump and others, who blamed Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass's water management policies. Officials and experts say critics are connecting unrelated issues.