For some affluent homeowners, private fire hydrants are in big demand after devastating L.A. wildfires
Homeowners are buying and installing private fire hydrant systems to help protect their homes during wildfires.
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These L.A. Homeowners Installed Private Fire Hydrants. Here’s How They Fared.
He turned on his diesel-powered generator, got the sprinklers on the roof ready, wet down the house’s exterior and hooked up ...
Post falsely claims officials paid $300K for rainbow fire hydrant | Fact check
The photo of the rainbow hydrant was AI-generated and originated from a satirical account. There are no credible news reports supporting the claim.
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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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Council finds consensus on offering sprinkler service for downtown buildings, lots
In light of recent events on the West Coast, fire prevention is a hot topic in communities large and small across the nation. During Monday night’s meeting, members of the Marshalltown city council ...
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How New York Firefighters Fix Frozen Hydrants in the Winter
Some departments have special crews while others have special hydrants. Here are some of the most popular methods: ...