Homeowners are buying and installing private fire hydrant systems to help protect their homes during wildfires.

While hydrants can play a role in fighting a wildfire in its early stages, the systems weren’t designed to combat the large ...

Some departments have special crews while others have special hydrants. Here are some of the most popular methods: ...

California Governor Gavin Newsom has requested an investigation into Los Angeles's dry fire hydrants, which have been blamed for worsening the firestorm that has left sections of the city in rubble.

Ryan Babroff, a volunteer firefighter battling the Eaton Fire, toldThe Washington Post. At some point this week, up to 20 percent of the city’s hydrants went dry, according to L.A. mayor Karen Bass.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered an independent investigation into the causes behind water supply problems that left fire hydrants dry and hampered firefighting efforts during the devastating fires ...

CENTERVILLE, Utah (KUTV) — Fire hydrants ran dry in Southern California as crews worked to battle several large fires and save homes. That prompted KUTV to ask about the condition of hydrants ...

overuse running fire hydrants dry was a major challenge for ground crews. The obstacle has raised questions among residents and fire officials in San Diego County whether it is something that ...

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – As firefighters battled the now nearly 16,000-acre Palisades Fire Tuesday, officials say the massive demand for water led to crews dealing with dozens of “dry” hydrants ...

The water system used to fight the Palisades fire in Los Angeles buckled under the demands of what turned out to be the most destructive fire in city history, with some hydrants running dry as ...

Juliette Vara on what local fire officials are saying. STORY: <a href="https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/east-county/local-fire-officials-look-to-learn-from ...