Hickory police charged three people with stealing water from local fire hydrants in September, highlighting the dangers and ...

If you've ever seen a fire hydrant gushing water onto a city street, then you might be able to get a good idea of the type of pressure that's behind the flow. But the minimum pressure required for a ...

As extreme heat continues in New York City, many are resorting to opening fire hydrants to cool down. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is asking New Yorkers to request spray caps from ...

A Franklin County fire company is accusing municipal officials of denying them use of fire hydrants and telling firefighters to "let the building burn." In a statement released online, MMP&W Volunteer ...

The city’s Department of Environmental Protection is educating the public on how to get fire hydrants opened safely for these warm days. Bronx residents usually open fire hydrants to cool off during ...

MILTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A city newsletter has linked Milton's recent water issues to unauthorized fire hydrant usage. Milton Mayor Tom Canterbury said the hydrant usage may stir sediment which can ...