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Residents report multiple nonworking hydrants after recent fires; council asks DPS and fire department to investigate
Summary
Residents described several incidents in which nearby fire hydrants did not work, including a recent house fire that killed a longtime resident; the fire chief said engines carry water and crews inspect hydrants seasonally, and staff promised further follow-up.
Multiple residents during the meeting’s public comment period told the City Council that nearby fire hydrants failed to deliver water during several recent fires, including a house fire that resulted in the death of a longtime resident.
Resident Michael (Mister) Warren recounted neighborhood incidents dating back to 2015 and said a McDonald Street house fire resulted in the death of a man who “we love so dearly.” Warren said the hydrant “was less than 75 feet from his house, and it did not work,” and asked the council to direct the Department of Public Service to inspect hydrants…
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