A fire hydrant is part of the landscape, something your eye may just slide past. Like a light post or mailbox, it is expected to be just off the curb of a street. That makes them easy to ignore or to ...
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Victims of a massive New Year’s Day fire in Algiers are questioning whether nearby fire hydrants were working during the emergency response. Sewerage and Water Board employees ...
CLIFTON FORGE, Va. – A fire broke out Tuesday morning in Clifton Forge, but it is not the flames leaving neighbors worried; it’s the fire hydrants. The fire has raised concerns about the effectiveness ...
GILMORE, Ark. — A Gilmore, Arkansas home is gutted after a Christmas morning fire left an elderly couple with nothing to salvage and some residents insist water problems might have hampered ...
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Another winter storm has highlighted a recurring problem for fire departments: snow-covered fire hydrants that slow emergency response. Most fire hydrants in Wausau and Rib ...
CLIFTON FORGE, Va. (WDBJ) - A fire in Clifton Forge sparked more than just flames. The town said it highlighted an issue with hydrants in the area. The structure was engulfed in flames early Tuesday ...
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EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A recent basement fire in East Grand Rapids is serving as a reminder for residents to keep fire hydrants clear of snow, as blocked access can delay critical emergency ...