Firefighters encounter frozen hydrant, e-bikes while battling Queens fire; 4 people hurt
The freezing temperatures hampered the fight against a fire at a townhouse in Queens on Friday morning that left four people injured, including one firefighter. The fire broke out on 60th Avenue near 146th Street just before 5:30 a.
FDNY battle fire amid frigid temps, frozen hydrant
New York City firefighters encountered a frozen hydrant, as well as multiple e-bikes and lithium-ion batteries, following a Friday morning fire in Queens, the FDNY said.
5 hurt in major NYC house fire as firefighters battle frozen hydrants
Bitterly cold temperatures hindered firefighters’ efforts to douse a Brooklyn house fire early Wednesday, with frozen hydrants complicating the response as personnel encountered heavy flames, officials said.
Independence firefighters encounter frozen hydrant at fire scene
No one was injured in the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The Independence Fire Department said it is rare for its firefighters to run into a frozen hydrant at an emergency scene. This is the only one they’re aware of during the recent cold snap.
Firefighters deal with frozen hydrant while battling Riverside house fire
The cold temperatures gave some challenges to firefighters while battling a house fire in Riverside early Tuesday morning.
Firefighters battle flames and frozen hydrants as blaze engulfs home in Brooklyn
Firefighters battled early morning flames at a home in Brooklyn as sub-freezing temperatures made the fight even tougher. It happened in the East Flatbush section on East 38th Street just before 1 a.m.
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Three Injured in Flushing, Queens Townhouse Fire; Frozen Hydrant, E-Bikes Add to Challenges for FDNY
Firefighters battled a townhouse fire in Flushing, Queens, complicated by a frozen hydrant and resulting in three injuries.
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Fire damages Wilbert's Premium Auto Parts on Salt Road
A devastating fire has left Wilbert's Auto Parts on Salt Road in Penfield a total loss, according to local firefighters.
Fire hydrant issues cause trouble in Saylorville Lake Marina
Flames were seen on boats that were on fire at the Saylorville Lake Marina Wednesday night. Firefighters were not able to use a critical tool to fight those flames. "There's been a lot of concerns on ...
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‘Many frozen hydrants’ as firefighters responded to large Painesville house fire caused by torch
PAINESVILLE, Ohio (WOIO) - The Painesville Fire Department is responding to a large fire on Mentor Avenue Wednesday afternoon ...