An old hydrant system complicated a fatal Port Orchard house fire, but water supply didn’t affect the outcome, said Kitsap ...

Colors on fire hydrant bodies, or barrels, are less clear-cut than the cap colors -- but they also generally convey less information. There are some recommendations in place, however.

Officials started seeing a rise in fire hydrant thefts in late 2022, a trend that has only accelerated in recent months, according to Golden State Water Co. general manager Kate Nutting.

Colors on fire hydrant bodies, or barrels, are less clear-cut than the cap colors — but they also generally convey less information. There are some recommendations in place, however.

The three-alarm fire broke out about 6 a.m. in a building on Anthony Ave. used by the Buddhist monks and quickly spread to their temple next door.

National statistics on hydrant performance are hard to track down, but when local studies are compiled, the numbers tell the story: A 2013 report says one in seven fire hydrants in Newark, New ...

Rainbow WD: 3,603 structures, 99.7% within 600 feet of a fire hydrant, 97.1% within 400 feet; Contact reporter Adam Duvernay at [email protected]. Follow on Twitter @DuvernayOR.

Firefighters’ response to the Morris Heights blaze was briefly delayed by a car parked in front of a hydrant, Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Kaz Daughtry said.

News5 discovered a working fire hydrant still isn’t helpful if things are in the way, and that seems to be happening quite often. ”Obviously water, that is the lifeline of what we do.

If you're just trying to park and can't find a space, you might be tempted to park close to a fire hydrant. However, where exactly you can park may vary.

When they reached the scene at about 1 a.m., flames were coming from the top floor of the home but an Acura sedan was blocking the hydrant they needed to use to put it out. So, they got a little ...

(WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) — With the snow finally sticking and piling up for the season, it’s important to remember the laws and rules that come with having a fire hydrant on your property.