Wildfires Are Revealing the Limits of Our Hydrant Systems
While hydrants can play a role in fighting a wildfire in its early stages, the systems weren’t designed to combat the large ...
LA fires latest: Newsom calls for investigation into fire hydrant failures as death toll rises to 11
Palisades fire live: 2 dead and over 1,000 buildings destroyed as crews struggle with spreading wildfires - Signifcant injuries are reported as the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and other fires rage over ...
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Independence firefighters encounter frozen hydrant at fire scene
Crews responded to a shed fire on North Liberty Street shortly before 6 a.m. Firefighters quickly learned the hydrant in the area was frozen. Because of the ice they couldn’t use the hydrant.
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Local fire departments say keeping fire hydrants clear of snow is a big need
The NFPA recommends portable generators be kept outside, away from windows, and as far away from the home as possible. Flammable materials should be kept at least three feet away from things like ...