Wildfires Are Revealing the Limits of Our Hydrant Systems
While hydrants can play a role in fighting a wildfire in its early stages, the systems weren’t designed to combat the large ...
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.
L.A. fire updates: Debate over cleanup in fire zone as Edison faces new scrutiny
Local leaders are upset about the potential dangers posed to residents by the EPA's plan to open a site to process Eaton fire ...
Post falsely claims officials paid $300K for rainbow fire hydrant | Fact check
The photo of the rainbow hydrant was AI-generated and originated from a satirical account. There are no credible news reports supporting the claim.
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FACT CHECK: Viral Image Of Rainbow Fire Hydrant Is AI-Generated
A viral image featured in a video shared on Instagram purports to show a rainbow fire hydrant. Verdict: False The image was ...
Water authority officials talk hydrants in light of LA fires
Area Water Authority (MAWA) board members spent a portion of their monthly meeting this week discussing the wildfires ravaging parts of Los Angeles and the lessons that can be taken from the role ...
Opinion: Los Angeles tragedy points to need for support for CT fire services
This issue is not only about the appropriate budget allocations for hiring enough firefighters; it’s also about attracting ...
These L.A. Homeowners Installed Private Fire Hydrants. Here’s How They Fared.
Our reporter caught up with a number of people who had prepared for wildfires with built-in systems. “I’m sleeping with one ...
Illinois legislator, firefighter reacts to CA wildfire response
An Illinois fire department says the systems needed to fight a fire as large as the ones in California don't exist.