Last month, we explained that without a clear understanding of flow rates from pressurized hydrants, firefighting operations that rely on them as a water source can turn into reckless gambles instead ...

Team 4 obtained records showing one out of every 10 hydrants in the city of Pittsburgh does not have enough water pressure to meet federal standards -- but it's not just a problem in the city. (Salem ...

There’s no doubt that water flow from at least one hydrant in Hempfield is sufficient to fight a fire. Maintenance crews on a recent March morning allowed water to gush from an open hydrant as part of ...

Feb. 10—Following a Richmond apartment complex's total destruction by fire on North Third Street in January, many citizens and community members have raised eyebrows about the operations and ...

Two Fayette County homes 4 miles apart went up in flames in a 10-month period in 2021 and 2022 while firefighters reportedly struggled to draw water from nearby fire hydrants. Residents of those homes ...

FORT RUCKER, Ala. -- A disrupted fire hydrant flow test resulted in some Fort Rucker Munson Heights residents reporting severely discolored water in their homes in early December. While the appearance ...