Back in the day, kids had way more freedom—and did things that would probably shock modern parents. Growing up in the 1960s ...

There were two different fires at Latham Village Apartments and a home on Congress Street in Cohoes this March. Both had a fire hydrant that failed, forcing firefighters to resort to the next ...

Columbia artist Blue Sky’s “Busted Plug,” a 40-foot fire hydrant sculpture that stood for 22 years, lies abandoned in a field ...

By flushing the hydrants, the DPW can identify and address any issues, such as leaks or blockages, that could hinder the ...

“Busted Plug,” the 40-foot fire hydrant statue that for years sat near the intersection of Taylor and Bull streets in ...

Firefighters are urging extra vigilance after a parked car nearly blocked access to a fire hydrant Friday morning.

Submitted by North Penn Water Authority Beginning March 30, 2025, the North Penn Water Authority will commence its annual fire hydrant inspection and flushing program that runs through May 25, 2025.

Weather conditions influence the size, intensity and speed of bushfires – and how dangerous they can be. We issue fire weather warnings when conditions are likely to be dangerous, to help keep ...