The fire hydrant that we know today traces its origins back to fire plugs. Water mains that transported fresh water in a city or town used to be made of hollowed out logs buried beneath the streets.

NIAGARA FALLS, NY - While firefighters in Niagara Falls were busy battling an early morning house fire Tuesday, adding to their troubles were frozen fire hydrants. All this -- while residents nearby ...

Picture this: You’re having a backyard bonfire with some friends when the fire gets a little out of control. Before long there is a nearby tree on fire. With the flames reaching higher and the fire ...

At the height of this week's polar freeze, vandals caused even more problems for some Carolina neighborhoods.Police in Asheville are looking into multiple instances of vandalism to fire hydrants which ...

LONG BEACH, N.Y. (CBSNewYork)-- In Long Beach, some revolutionary new fire hydrants have been turning a lot of heads. As CBS 2's Dana Tyler reported Tuesday, city managers said they are moving ahead ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The current freezing temperatures are challenging firefighters across the state. With increased house fire risks, firefighters have to make sure they keep the water flowing. “It ...

The House voted Monday to override guidance from the Environmental Protection Agency that would require new fire hydrants to be lead-free by early next year. Members passed the Community Fire Safety ...