The Palisades fire first took hold in a neighborhood where many hydrants had only a single, small outlet for firefighters to ...

Assemblymember Steve Bennett is proposing legislation to better protect water supplies during a wildfire. Here's why.

Some 20% of hydrants failed during the fight to save the Pacific Palisades from LA’s massive fire on Jan. 7. Here’s how other ...

Homeowners are buying and installing private fire hydrant systems to help protect their homes during wildfires.

Private fire hydrants are legal, and owners are responsible for maintaining them. They also pay for the water they use, whether they’re drawing from their own supply, such as a swimming pool or ...

A rainbow-colored fire hydrant presented as a real image of California's state government supposedly prioritizing inclusive policies over providing water was AI-generated, not authentic.

Los Angeles officials said a "tremendous" demand — four times normal levels — during the Palisades fire caused some hydrants ...

On Monday, crews were back on scene of a weekend house fire in Waterbury that sent a family of five to the hospital.

A car striking a downtown San Francisco fire hydrant briefly caused a plume of water to shoot two stories into the air above ...

Crews will flush fire hydrants on Acadiana Road in Lawtell Thursday to improve water quality and pressure. Neighbors may notice temporary water discoloration or low pressure.

Fire hydrants have been a staple in American neighborhoods for well over a century, usually fed by city or county water systems. Many systems use the force of gravity to create water pressure.