Bronx, a hydrant
Bronx driver fined $4K for blocking fire hydrant
A Bronx driver is facing a $4,000 fine after parking in front of a fire hydrant during a deadly fire, delaying firefighters’ response. The FDNY is cracking down on this dangerous violation after two fatal fires earlier this month—one in the Bronx and another in Brooklyn—where blocked hydrants slowed emergency crews from battling the flames.
A locked gate blocked Detroit firefighters from using the nearest hydrant when an apartment fire broke out Jan. 23.
A report of damaged hydrants dating back to January 2024 by Los Angeles firefighters was not shared until February 2025.
While the CSRA hasn’t been as badly affected as much of South Carolina by an outbreak of wildfires in recent days, we’ve seen our share.
It happened at around 4:50 p.m. near the 1100 block of W. 23rd Street, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The Los Angeles Fire Department did not inform the city’s Department of Water and Power until mid-February that more than 1,000 fire hydrants needed repairs, despite being aware of the issues ...
"Seconds count in an emergency and blocking a fire hydrant is a selfish decision that can kill people and endanger FDNY ...
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A house in Amherst is likely a "total loss" and a cat may have died in a fire that was challenging to put out because fire ...
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