Issue Brief: How Often Have Hydrants Run Dry? Evidence From Recent Major Wildfires

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Blue Ribbon Commission on Climate Action and Fire-Safe Recovery: UCLA Research Context and Considerations Informing Resilient Rebuilding from the January 2025 Los Angeles Fires

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Executive Summary

The catastrophic Los Angeles firestorms of January 2025 served as a critical turning point for the Southern California region, causing widespread destruction, displacement, and loss of life. In the fires’ wake lie challenges at every scale. Tens of thousands of Angelenos face the daunting task of rebuilding homes and businesses, often without adequate insurance to cover the expense. Communities with deeply rooted histories seek to restore the connective threads and diverse populations that made them unique. And alongside the urgency of bringing back what was lost lies recognition that the region must fortify itself for a future in which climate change pushes fire into urban communities more regularly.

As partner to the Blue Ribbon Commission on Climate Action and Fire Safe Recovery, UCLA’s role was twofold: to provide Commissioners with rigorous, up-to-date, and actionable knowledge from leading subject matter experts, and...

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Issue Brief: How Often Have Hydrants Run Dry? Evidence From Recent Major Wildfires

Blue Ribbon Commission on Climate Action and Fire-Safe Recovery: UCLA Research Context and Considerations Informing Resilient Rebuilding from the January 2025 Los Angeles Fires