Newsom obviously does not think this is an emergency that requires emergency over-riding of routine regulations.
Actions speak louder than words.
"There's Yer Sign !"
It really doesn't matter because once they get there they will not have a functioning Fire Hydrant to connect to.
Why the }{€££ are they not pumping water out of the PACIFIC OCEAN !?!?!?!?!? They have to have a spare pump or 10 and piping available (if not then why not ?) that can be connected to the existing water mains and use the salt water to put out the fires !!! If there’s any thing left to pump potable water to after the fires are put out then flush and “Burn” the Distribution System out and go back to normal supply of water. I don’t understand why they are not doing this OTHER THAN THE IDIOTS (NOT) IN CHARGE OF THE SITUATION ARE STUPIDER THAN STUPID...