Three years ago, she had spent $1,350 on the personal hydrant system and an additional $1,136 for a plumber to install it on the recommendation of her local fire brigade, which had noted that her ...

There were also specific limitations on the region’s network of fire hydrants, including a large reservoir that was offline for maintenance. But in most cases, experts say, a working hydrant ...

But when he pried it open, no water came out. The hydrant was empty. The Cal Fire volunteer and photographer said he encountered at least four dry hydrants as he tried to aid those battling the ...

As Los Angeles battles multiple fast-moving wildfires, emergency officials have faced a nightmare situation: fire hydrants running out of water. “How do you fight a fire with no water?” ...