Topic: Water Tanks

Tavares alleges that water tanks in Paradise were intentionally emptied before the 2018 fire, preventing residents from fighting the flames. She explains that burning plastic pipes created benzene contamination, making the water supply unusable for those trying to rebuild. She notes that similar suspicious fire events have occurred globally in Australia, the Amazon, Italy, and Russia.

Dr. Wood provides an alternative explanation for the "explosions" reported by witnesses, attributing them to the failure of pressure vessels like water tanks and firefighter air cylinders. She describes "squirts" of liquid seen in footage as water tanks bursting due to the weakening of the building's structure. Firefighter Todd Heaney is quoted describing oxygen and Scott cylinders blowing up on the ground, which contradicts the theory of pre-planted demolition charges.