Burnett Court in Richmond briefly closed after fire hydrant damaged

Town crews responded quickly after a fire hydrant was damaged, keeping water service intact while repairs were made on ...
TribLIVE.com

Under pressure: Water flow issues can cripple firefighters who rely on patchwork of unregulated hydrants

Two Fayette County homes 4 miles apart went up in flames in a 10-month period in 2021 and 2022 while firefighters reportedly struggled to draw water from nearby fire hydrants. Residents of those homes ...
New York Daily News

Massive five-alarm fire destroys row of Bronx stores — as a car parker, again, blocks hydrant

Six businesses were destroyed Thursday as a massive fire tore through a row of Bronx stores — and the FDNY’s response was hampered by a brazen motorist who parked his car by a nearby fire hydrant, ...
Arizona Daily Sun

For some affluent homeowners, private fire hydrants are in big demand after devastating LA wildfires

LOS ANGELES — Before evacuating from her Malibu home the day the Palisades fire erupted, Cassandra Riera soaked the plants in her yard, moved flammable patio furniture inside and hooked up her private ...
The Spokesman-Review

For some affluent homeowners in L.A., private fire hydrants in big demand

LOS ANGELES – Before evacuating from her Malibu home the day the Palisades fire erupted, Cassandra Riera soaked the plants in her yard, moved flammable patio furniture inside and hooked up her private ...