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.
Homeowners quick to buy private hydrants after LA firestorms
“Yesterday, just in California alone, there were about 30 orders,” Barry McConaghey, a former firefighter who owns ...
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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 ...
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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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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: ...