Some 20% of hydrants failed during the fight to save the Pacific Palisades from LA’s massive fire on Jan. 7. Here’s how other ...

Homeowners are buying and installing private fire hydrant systems to help protect their homes during wildfires.

While hydrants can play a role in fighting a wildfire in its early stages, the systems weren’t designed to combat the large blazes currently ravaging the Los Angeles area.

President Donald Trump vowed to sign an executive order to open up the water pumps and valves to help speed up fire response ...