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One alarming issue has been the reported lack of water resources for firefighting efforts. Many firefighters in areas like Pacific Palisades have faced significant water shortages due to both damaged lines from the fires and an overall lack of available water pressure. Political accusations have surfaced, with critics such as Donald Trump blaming Governor Gavin Newsom for not signing appropriate water restoration measures, purportedly to protect an endangered fish species, the Delta smelt.
However, officials indicate that the water infrastructure remains intact, with existing reservoirs being drained rapidly due to high demand amid ongoing efforts to combat the fires.