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Amid the fires, LA is warning some residents the tap water isn't safe. Here's why

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Parts of Los Angeles are under water advisories. Wildfires can cause damage to drinking water systems, allowing contaminants such as benzene to compromise the water quality. (Getty Images)
Parts of Los Angeles are under water advisories. Wildfires can cause damage to drinking water systems, allowing contaminants such as benzene to compromise the water quality. (Getty Images)

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