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 ...
Action 13 gets results after leaking hydrant floods neighborhood
A fire hydrant is flooding a Third Ward neighborhood instead of being ready to put out a fire. After Action 13 stepped in, Houston Public Works addressed the issue.
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 ...
Settlement reached in West Virginia American Water faulty fire hydrant lawsuit
The city of Charleston said West Virginia American Water is responsible for fire hydrant maintenance. Later that month, ...
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 ...