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Our reporter caught up with a number of people who had prepared for wildfires with built-in systems. ‘I’m sleeping with one ...
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 ...
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.
Some California residents get extra protection from wildfires – for a price
As multiple wildfires have destroyed thousands of homes in the Los Angeles area, some residents have gone to great lengths — and often great expense — to try to shield their homes from destruction.
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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.