ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Fire hydrants along South Manning Street will soon have upgraded water lines to boost hydrant ...

With the recent heat wave, many are people are using fire hydrants to cool off, however the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is warning people not to. The DEP said their ...

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 ...

See a fire hydrant that's not red or yellow? It isn’t random. Here’s what hydrant colors signal about water flow and why firefighters rely on them.

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 ...

A sure sign of spring might be flowing outside your home starting Wednesday. Streets will be soaked, but it won't be thanks to Mother Nature — fire hydrants are getting flushed. One by one, along just ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. As firefighters battled catastrophic ...

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 fire hydrant ...

As extreme heat continues in New York City, many are resorting to opening fire hydrants to cool down. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is asking New Yorkers to request spray caps from ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - As winter weather moves in with heavy snow expected in the coming hours, Springfield residents are preparing for the season’s challenges. While clearing sidewalks to the best ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Nashville Fire Department reported that several vehicles were parked in front of the fire hydrant on a street where a two-home fire occurred on Wednesday evening. Fire ...

Yet with vast floor areas, tall storage racks, and high fuel loads, warehouses present some of the most significant fire ...