They quickly signal information to firefighters about the hydrant, particularly the gallons per minute it's capable of. This indicates how much water will come from the fire hydrant and how ...

Complaints about parked cars blocking fire hydrants have more than doubled since the start of the pandemic — with critics blaming the surge on bike lanes and even a lack of cops, records show.

CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Fire Department was called to a house fire near Freedom Park after an explosion ... 9 a video of fire hoses connected to a hydrant. They were flat with no water going ...

“There was a vehicle blocking a fire hydrant, slowing down the fire apparatus’ ability to connect to the hydrant,” Daughtry said. “We’re asking all New Yorkers to please be mindfu ...

Cars and trucks catch on fire all the time due to accidents, crashes and malfunctions, but some vehicular infernos are more newsworthy than others. For example, when the vehicle in question is the ...

Johnson asked this to be done at least until a review can determine why a hydrant fitted with a cap broke at the outset of the fire April 9, which destroyed six buildings in South Millville.

It also reported other issues, like an inoperable fire hydrant, that complicated the response. Investigators elaborated on the cause of the fire. After a series of on-site visits and interviews in ...

A parking violation in front of a fire hydrant last week in Bridgeport led to police finding a firearm, cocaine and nearly $2,000 as three people inside the vehicle were arrested and accused of ...