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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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UCSB Wildfire Resilience Initiative director: 'We all have a role' in mitigating fire risk
In light of the devasting LA wildfires, Santa Barbara is assessing its own risk factors and UCSB Wildfire Resilience ...
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Off-Duty Los Angeles Fire Captain, Son, Brother Save Neighborhood from Wildfire
Dan Lievense hooked up hose to a hydrant and ... County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. She also is part of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Region ...
What to Know About the LA Fire Hydrants That Ran Dry When They Were Needed Most
As wildfires become increasingly common in urban areas, public water systems are often unable to meet the firefighting demand ...
Why did fire hydrants run dry across Los Angeles?
Other fires, like the 2023 Maui fires and the 2017 Tubbs Fire in Northern California, have caused hydrants to go dry in the past, and it seems L.A. will need to go back to the drawing board if these ...