Rich Californians in fire-prone areas are paying up to $150K for their own personal fire hydrants — but what about locals who don’t have six figures to splash on fire sa…
With an increase in the severity and frequency of wildfires in California, some residents are taking matters into their own ...
Frozen hydrants, icy roads increase risks for firefighters in bitter cold conditions
It's not easy to work outside in the extreme cold, but sometimes you just don't have a choice.The bitter weather presents local firefighters with some unique ch ...
Boiling won’t help. Explaining the Palisades and Altadena ‘Do Not Use’ water alerts
Why are there water advisories related to neighborhoods burned by the Palisades and Eaton fire? Here's a guide to ...
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TPWA budget reveals good pay, benefits for employees
Tahlequah Public Works Authority has been in operation since 1902, and maintains approximately 305 miles of electric lines, ...
For some affluent homeowners, private fire hydrants are in big demand after devastating L.A. wildfires
Homeowners are buying and installing private fire hydrant systems to help protect their homes during wildfires.
Fire hydrant issues cause trouble in Saylorville Lake Marina
Flames were seen on boats that were on fire at the Saylorville Lake Marina Wednesday night. Firefighters were not able to use a critical tool to fight those flames. "There's been a lot of concerns on ...
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Fire hydrant issues cause trouble in Saylorville Lake Marina
YOU CAN SEE THOSE BOATS THAT WERE PACKED IN TOGETHER, JUST CHARRED, BURNED BEYOND RECOGNITION AS KCCI MARCUS MCINTOSH FOUND OUT, INVESTIGATORS ARE NOW LOOKING INTO A FAULTY FIRE HYDRANT AT THE MARINA.
Post falsely claims officials paid $300K for rainbow fire hydrant | Fact check
The photo of the rainbow hydrant was AI-generated and originated from a satirical account. There are no credible news reports supporting the claim.
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Wildfires Are Revealing the Limits of Our Hydrant Systems
There were also specific limitations on the region’s network of fire hydrants, including a large reservoir that was offline for maintenance. But in most cases, experts say, a working hydrant ...
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Firefighters deal with frozen fire hydrants to battle massive fire at commercial building in NC
Firefighters faced challenges with frozen hydrants upon arrival. More news: Videos show rare snowfall in Georgia, South CarolinaThe cause of the fire is under investigation, but officials are ...