Water pressure varies for thousands of fire hydrants in Western Pennsylvania
There’s no doubt that water flow from at least one hydrant in Hempfield is sufficient to fight a fire. Maintenance crews on a ...
Under pressure: Firefighters rely on patchwork system of unregulated hydrants, water flow issues in critical moments
Two Fayette County homes 4 miles apart went up in flames in a 10-month period in 2021 and 2022 while firefighters reportedly ...
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Woman slapped with $4K fine for blocking hydrant during deadly Bronx blaze
The FDNY slapped a woman with a $4,000 fine for having her car parked in front of a hydrant when a deadly Bronx fire broke out — marking the first time the department issued a criminal summons ...
Bronx driver fined $4K for blocking fire hydrant
A Bronx driver is facing a $4,000 fine after parking in front of a fire hydrant during a deadly fire, delaying firefighters’ response. The FDNY is cracking down on this dangerous violation after two ...
Passengers evacuate onto wing of American Airlines plane after engine catches fire at Denver airport
Dozens of passengers were forced to stand on the wing of an American Airlines plane at Denver International Airport as they ...
2 die in Bronx fire at Buddhist temple, as FDNY says cars blocked access to hydrants
Two people died in a fire that erupted at a Bronx Thai Buddhist temple early Wednesday, authorities say. The fire broke out in Fordham Heights on Anthony Avenue, between East Burnside Avenue and East ...
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Car blocking hydrant slowed FDNY in second deadly fire this week
FORDHAM, The Bronx (PIX11) – Fire officials say a car blocking a fire hydrant slowed their response to a deadly fire at a Buddhist temple in the Bronx on Wednesday morning. Two people were ...
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Blocked NYC fire hydrant complaints doubled since pandemic as bike lanes, lack of cops may be to blame
Complaints about parked cars blocking fire hydrants have more than doubled since the start of the pandemic — with critics blaming the surge on bike lanes and even a lack of cops, records show.
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Driver extricated from pickup truck that struck fire hydrant, snowbank and telephone pole
Police responded along with members of the Plainfield Fire Department and the American Legion Ambulance ... side of the road and struck a fire hydrant and a large snowbank. The truck then ...