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Rash of fire hydrant thefts in L.A.
A California state water company has responded to an ever-growing rash of fire hydrant thefts in Los Angeles ... sold on the black market for scrap metal. "Since the beginning of 2023, we've ...
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Wildfires Are Revealing the Limits of Our Hydrant Systems
There were also specific limitations on the region’s network of fire hydrants, including a large reservoir that was offline for maintenance. But in most cases, experts say, a working hydrant ...
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FDNY battle Queens fire amid frigid temps, frozen hydrant; e-bikes found at scene
NYC firefighters encountered a frozen hydrant, as well as multiple e-bikes and lithium-ion batteries, following a Friday ...