Fire Hydrant Obstruction
Make sure fire hydrants have a three foot area clear of debris and obstructions. Firefighters may need to get to the hydrant for water supply. An obstruction of fencing, tree branches, bushes, weeds or brush may cause a delay as firefighters try to get water to extinguish a fire. Someone may be injured or killed because water is not available as soon as possible. Much more property damage could occur if the fire is not attacked quickly due to a delay in hooking up to the fire hydrant.