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.
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For some affluent homeowners, private fire hydrants are in big demand after devastating L.A. wildfires
She believes her home, made of hardened fire-resistant materials ... an equipment company he founded in 2011 that sells the parts to make a private hydrant. Customers purchase what they need ...