NBC New York

Cars blocking hydrants delay 2 firefights in a week: What does the law say?

The New York City Fire Department is urging New Yorkers to "never block fire hydrants" after firefighters responding to a deadly 3-alarm fire in the Bronx encountered a vehicle parked in front of the ...
WSAZ

WSAZ Investigates | Rule finalized to enforce hydrant law

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Rules are now finalized to enforce West Virginia’s law on hydrant inspections, testing and maintenance. The state’s Public Service Commission recently entered its final ...
New York Post

Blocked NYC fire hydrant complaints doubled since pandemic as bike lanes, lack of cops may be to blame

Complaints about parked cars blocking fire hydrants have more than doubled since the start of the pandemic — with critics blaming the surge on bike lanes and even a lack of cops, records show. The ...
CBS News

2 dead in Bronx fire, FDNY says parked car blocked closest hydrant

NEW YORK -- Two people were killed when a fire broke out Wednesday morning in the Bronx. The FDNY says a parked car blocked a fire hydrant and slowed down its response. Firefighters were called to ...

Fire victims question whether hydrants worked during New Year’s Day blaze

Officials evacuated Alpha Project’s Bridge Shelter, a massive gray tent near 16th Street and Newton Avenue on the edge of ...