. >> we immediately redeployed resources from the san benito valley to begin evacuation and efforts withentless air attack. reporter: the mayor stood by her. responding to mounting criticism about inadequate firefighting resources. >> we have to stay focused until this time passes. when the fires are out, make no mistake, we will have a full accounting of what worked and what did not. reporter: a los angeles times investigation found that a key area reservoir was empty in the lead up to the fires. when firefighters confronted dry hydrants. the fire chief defended the departments preparations that deflected criticism made a decision makers. >> i did everything in my power to make sure that we had enough personnel and resources before the first fire started. it was not for a lack of preparation and decision-making that resulted in this catastrophe. reporter: it is a disaster that still has residence relating. she works for a humanitarian aid organization. she has become an expert on what it takes to recover from wildfires and on the effects of communities from climate change. >> all we los