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After being repeatedly pressed by the FOX11 reporter, LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley confirmed that the $18 million budget cut did indeed occur and that it impacted their ability to fight fires. She also acknowledged that there was no water in the fire hydrants, despite firefighters expecting a sufficient water supply regardless of the fire’s magnitude. Lastly, she stated that the annual fire hydrant testing had been canceled due to the department’s budget cuts.

FOX11: LAFD Chief Admits Budget Cuts Impacted Ability To Fight Wildfires (Full Video)

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After being repeatedly pressed by the FOX11 reporter, LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley confirmed that the $18 million budget cut did indeed occur and that it impacted their ability to fight fires. She also acknowledged that there was no water in the fire hydrants, despite firefighters expecting a sufficient water supply regardless of the fire’s magnitude. Lastly, she stated that the annual fire hydrant testing had been canceled due to the department’s budget cuts.

FOX11: LAFD Chief Criticizes Budget Cuts' Impacts on California Wildfires

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