Fire crews are testing hydrants across the city to make sure they work properly when emergencies strike. The annual testing ...

With the recent heat wave, many are people are using fire hydrants to cool off, however the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is warning people not to. The DEP said their ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 Department of Environmental Protection will shut a water main in Dongan Hills on Tuesday to address a leak in the area.

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In an effort to maintain high-quality water and ensure reliable fire protection, the Fort Madison Water Department will begin its semi-annual fire hydrant flushing the week of March 30, 2026.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Nashville Fire Department reported that several vehicles were parked in front of the fire hydrant on a street where a two-home fire occurred on Wednesday evening. Fire ...