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Residents Demand Records After Fire Hydrant Failed During House Fire; Council Promises Follow-up
Scranton City Council · December 10, 2025
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Summary
A resident told council a fire hydrant failed for more than 35 minutes during a recent house fire and asked the city to obtain pressure inspection and maintenance records from Pennsylvania American Water Company; council said staff had begun checks and would follow up.
A Scranton resident described a house fire on the 3200 block of Cedar Avenue where firefighters were unable to get water from a nearby hydrant for more than 35 minutes and called on the city to obtain inspection and maintenance records from Pennsylvania American Water Company.
“It is unacceptable that a…
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