Connecticut Fire Hydrant Challenge Sparks Debate After Residents Are Asked to Shovel Snow for a Chance to Win a $10 Gift Card

After a grueling blizzard response, one town’s effort to rally neighbors around local firefighters drew both criticism and ...

Windham fire officials ask for public's help to keep fire hydrants clear of snow

Firefighters in New Hampshire are stressing the importance of making sure snow is cleared from around fire hydrants before an emergency.
Grand Haven Tribune

WMC survives and advances to district final against North Muskegon

The Western Michigan Christian boys basketball team made the hour-long trip north Wednesday and came away with a 34-28 win over Mason County Central in a district semifinal.

Long Island fire departments take to social media for help clearing hydrants

Long Island fire departments encourage residents to clear snow from hydrants, offering prizes for participation to ensure ...

CT town creates ‘challenge’ to relieve firefighters drained by storm. In some cases, it backfires

In the small town, community-minded town, the well-wishes and generosity ended up flowing faster than the less-than-well ...
The Providence Journal

Weddings at Castle Hill Inn will continue after fire. Here's how.

A fire at the historic Castle Hill Inn on Feb. 5 will not affect previously booked weddings. The inn plans a phased reopening, with some overnight stays resuming in March and restaurants by Memorial ...
fox43

Volunteer fire company accuses Mercersburg Water Authority of denying hydrant use, telling them to "let the building burn"

MERCERSBURG, Pa. — A Franklin County fire company is accusing municipal officials of denying them use of fire hydrants and telling firefighters to "let the building burn." In a statement released ...
Yahoo

Car Crashes Into Fire Hydrant, Water Lifts Vehicle Into the Air

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A car in Los Angeles got clipped by another vehicle causing it to run over a fire hydrant. Then, the hydrant erupted with gushing ...
KTLA

Driver flees after truck hits pole, hydrant, sparks fire in Orange

A pickup truck driver fled after crashing into a utility pole and fire hydrant early Wednesday in Orange, knocking down live power lines, igniting brush on a hillside and forcing major traffic ...
abc27

Franklin County fire chief told to not use fire hydrants: ‘Let the building burn’

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A fire was lit under a Franklin County fire chief after being told by a local water authority that the fire company could no longer use the borough’s hydrants and just ...
WGAL

'Let the building burn': Franklin County fire company claims water authority denies hydrant access

LEARNED ABOUT THE EXACT CONTEXT OF THAT QUOTE. WE’RE TO THE POINT NOW WHERE WHEN YOU LOOK AT ME AND TELL ME I CAN’T USE WATER TO PUT A FIRE OUT IN THIS BOROUGH. I’M GOING TO CALL YOU OUT. THE FIRE ...
The Verge

Firefox is adding a switch to turn AI features off

You can disable all AI-powered features inside Firefox, or pick and choose which ones you still want to use. You can disable all AI-powered features inside Firefox, or pick and choose which ones you ...