Many hydrants lacking flow needed for firefighting needs, fire chiefs say
23-09-2026 15:52 via bbc.co.uk

Many hydrants lacking flow needed for firefighting needs, fire chiefs say

Inadequate water supplies are "affecting fire crews' ability" to respond to incidents, say fire chiefs.
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