Gavin Newsom: “I initiated a series of independent investigations as it…”

“They came out with their first report and they're coming out with their second report this spring. Let the facts fall where they may across the board. I initiated a series of independent investigations as it relates to a reservoir that was drained because of federal and state rules. and the timing of that. We investigated the impacts as it relates to this fire, on hydrants and whether or not the issues around pumping and piping could have been fixed.” (22:00–22:09)

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