Flushing the system should eventually resolve the issues there, which works by opening valves and purging water at a high velocity, usually through a fire hydrant. It’s done in tandem with testing.
As Austin firefighters arrived on scene of large fire at a pawn shop in north Austin overnight Wednesday into Thursday, crews ...
Neighbors in Lawtell may experience low water pressure or discolored water due to fire hydrant flushing in multiple areas.
The New York City Fire Department is urging New Yorkers to "never block fire hydrants" after firefighters responding to a deadly 3-alarm fire in the Bronx encountered a vehicle parked in front of ...
The department is asking Ellsworth residents to clear a three foot perimeter around fire hydrants near their homes or ...
Firefighters had to navigate cars that blocked hydrants in two fires in the Bronx and in Brooklyn. “Seconds count when we’re fighting fire,” said a Fire Department chief. By Chelsia Rose ...
Fire officials say there were cars parked way too close to the two closest fire hydrants, in the way of firefighters trying to get life-saving water from them at a time when there were victims in ...
It was the second time this week a parked vehicle blocked the hydrant closest to a fatal blaze in the city. The three-alarm fire broke out about 6 a.m. in a building on Anthony Ave. near E.
A community group in Queens is demanding action following a fatal fire this week where FDNY officials said illegally parked cars blocked access to the nearest fire hydrants and slowed firefighters ...
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