ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Fire hydrants along South Manning Street will soon have upgraded water lines to boost hydrant flow and ensure better fire protection. Ron Branyon, Assistant Chief for ...

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As extreme heat continues in New York City, many are resorting to opening fire hydrants to cool down. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is asking New Yorkers to request spray caps from ...

CLIFTON FORGE, Va. – A fire broke out Tuesday morning in Clifton Forge, but it is not the flames leaving neighbors worried; it’s the fire hydrants. The fire has raised concerns about the effectiveness ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Another winter storm has highlighted a recurring problem for fire departments: snow-covered fire hydrants that slow emergency response. Most fire hydrants in Wausau and Rib ...

A sure sign of spring might be flowing outside your home starting Wednesday. Streets will be soaked, but it won't be thanks to Mother Nature — fire hydrants are getting flushed. One by one, along just ...

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There are few things in life that are more important than water. We need it to drink. We need it to clean. We might need it to control a heating system or a power plant or to run a factory. None of ...

MARION COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Residents in the district protected by the Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department in Marion County may notice some discoloration in its water over the next few weeks.

The City of Rupert will conduct routine fire hydrant flushing throughout the community from April 13, 2026, through April 17, ...

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