Wildfires Are Revealing the Limits of Our Hydrant Systems
While hydrants can play a role in fighting a wildfire in its early stages, the systems weren’t designed to combat the large ...
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Post falsely claims officials paid $300K for rainbow fire hydrant | Fact check
A Jan. 11 Instagram post (direct link, archived link) claims to show a costly and empty rainbow-painted fire hydrant across the street from a row of homes engulfed in flames. “No water ...
FDNY battle fire amid frigid temps, frozen hydrant
New York City firefighters encountered a frozen hydrant, as well as multiple e-bikes and lithium-ion batteries, following a ...
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FDNY battle Queens fire amid frigid temps, frozen hydrant; e-bikes found at scene
NYC firefighters encountered a frozen hydrant, as well as multiple e-bikes and lithium-ion batteries, following a Friday ...
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Independence firefighters encounter frozen hydrant at fire scene
Crews responded to a shed fire on North Liberty Street shortly before 6 a.m. Firefighters quickly learned the hydrant in the area was frozen. Because of the ice they couldn’t use the hydrant.
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City of Grand Forks asks residents to adopt a fire hydrant this winter
Grand Forks residents can assist the city's fire and water departments by adopting a fire hydrant to keep clear throughout the winter. When snow falls, those who adopt a hydrant are asked to clear ...
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Post falsely claims officials paid $300K for rainbow fire hydrant | Fact check
A Jan. 11 Instagram post (direct link, archived link) claims to show a costly and empty rainbow-painted fire hydrant across the street from a row of homes engulfed in flames. “No water, but look how ...