Massive five-alarm fire destroys row of Bronx stores — as a car parker, again, blocks hydrant
Firefighters’ response to the Morris Heights blaze was briefly delayed by a car parked in front of a hydrant, Deputy Mayor of ...
Driver fined $4,000 for blocking Bronx fire hydrant during fatal blaze, FDNY says
A driver was fined $4,000 for parking in front of a fire hydrant and blocking firefighters during a fatal fire in the Bronx, ...
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 for the ...
FDNY punishes vehicle owner who blocked hydrant while 2 people died in NYC fire
"Seconds count in an emergency and blocking a fire hydrant is a selfish decision that can kill people and endanger FDNY ...
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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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FDNY issues 1st ever criminal summons for blocking hydrant after fatal Bronx fire
“Seconds count in an emergency, and blocking a fire hydrant is a selfish decision that can kill people and endanger FDNY members as they work to save residents,” Tucker said. Giulia Heyward is ...
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Driver fined $4,000 for blocking Bronx fire hydrant during fatal blaze, FDNY says
A driver was fined a whopping $4,000 for allegedly parking in front of a fire hydrant and blocking New York City firefighters during a fatal blaze. Two people died in the Feb. 12 fire on Anthony ...