With the recent heat wave, many are people are using fire hydrants to cool off, however the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is warning people not to. The DEP said their ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Julius Cook, 11, enjoys the cool sprays from an unauthorized opening of a fire hydrant on June 29, 2026 near North 21st and West ...

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Hazleton City Authority needs your help. The authority has noticed a recent string of illegal fire hydrant use. This comes after locals reported murky water ...

If you've seen Milwaukee's fire hydrants open and gushing water onto the streets this summer, it's most likely a regular inspection by Milwaukee Water Works. The annual flushing began in early May and ...

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 ...

THE JACKSON FIRE CHIEF SAYS HE’S WORKING TO ALLAY GROWING PUBLIC CONCERNS ABOUT HYDRANTS AND WHICH ONES ARE OPERATING AND WHICH ONES ARE NOT. THE JACKSON FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING ACADEMY HOLDING A ...

Our mission is to ensure that neighborhoods stay safe and that access to water remains secure, especially for those who depend on it most urgently.” — Paul Rouse ...

Opening a hydrant is one of the ways some New Yorkers stay cool during the summer. However, the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYDEP) said a spray cap is needed when doing so. Beth ...