New York City’s unusual approach to illegal hydrant parking has residents upset.
It’s a bit perplexing, really. In Queens, the city is resorting to using large potted plants to stop illegal parking in front of fire hydrants, mainly to keep FDNY trucks clear during emergencies, according to local residents and officials. Many are upset about this approach. “I think the decision to install these planters is completely […]
‘Let the Building Burn’: Firefighters Claim Water Authority Prohibited Hydrant Use
Local Fire Department Faces Hydrant Access Ban In Pennsylvania, the MMP&W Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company announced on Tuesday that the local water department has prohibited access to fire hydrants for firefighters. Instead, they were advised to let buildings burn in certain situations. In a social media statement, MMP&W expressed concern over a recent decision […]
Palisades Fire survivors received a $35,000 charge for a new fire hydrant
Hydrant Cost Delays Rebuilding for Fire Victims Two residents from Pacific Palisades are facing a significant hurdle in their attempt to rebuild their homes, which were destroyed during last year’s wildfires. They’ve been informed that a new fire hydrant, costing $35,000, must be installed before they can start construction. The couple, Chris and Jeff Spitz, […]
Blocked fire hydrant complaints increased significantly in 2025 as the FDNY issued over a dozen criminal citations to careless drivers.
Last year, the number of reports regarding clogged fire hydrants in New York City rose significantly, with fire officials attributing delays in responding to emergencies to drivers ignoring the rules. There was a 23.4% increase in 311 complaints about clogged hydrants in 2025, amounting to 165,466 calls, compared to around 134,000 the previous year, based […]
Blocked NYC fire hydrant complaints doubled since pandemic as bike lanes, lack of cops may be to blame
Complaints about parked cars and blocking fire hydrants have more than doubled since the start of the pandemic. Critics have denounced the surge in bike lanes, and even show a shortage of police officers. The number of 311 calls to blocked fire hydrants has skyrocketed for years, with 11,886 reports in 2014 reaching 64,346 to […]
FACT CHECK: Viral Image Of Rainbow Fire Hydrant Is AI-Generated
Virus image published in the video Share on Instagram The purpose is to show the rainbow -colored fire hydrant. Cutting: False The image was originally posted on Instagram by a satire account on January 9th. Artificial intelligence (AI) experts have refused the image of the image by email to confirm your facts. Fact check: On […]
Wild video shows gushing fire hydrant suspending vehicle in the air after California crash
A shocking video has been posted showing water spurting from a fire hydrant and launching a vehicle into the air after a crash in Southern California. The Orange County Fire Department said firefighters came across the unusual scene Sunday night in Lake Forest in the Los Angeles area. “We recognize that this is not something […]