Biden Says Intentional Power Outages Caused Water Shortages During Los Angeles Wildfires

It comes as fire officials attempt to make progress on containing several fires around the city.
Biden Says Intentional Power Outages Caused Water Shortages During Los Angeles Wildfires
President Joe Biden delivers remarks at a Medal of Honor Ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Jan. 3, 2025. Chris Kleponis/AFP via Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Amid concerns about water supply to put out wildfires that have burned thousands of buildings across Los Angeles, President Joe Biden said that intentional power outages caused shortages.

Biden said Thursday that he spoke with California Gov. Gavin Newsom about water shortages that were reported and that generators are being brought in to deal with the fires. Utilities were shut down out of concern about triggering more fires, the president said.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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