Toronto Fire hydrant didn't work as home burned CBC News · Posted: Feb 28, 2006 6:54 AM PST | Last Updated: February 28, 2006 ...

In 2022, an unrepaired fire hydrant delayed firefighting efforts at a house fire in the Northland. Also in 2022, a “dry” hydrant slowed fire crews from dousing a fire on 58th Street.

That is, if they work. For context, the closest fire hydrant to Stephanie and Chris’ home on N. Lydia Avenue was more than 500 feet away. But the fire crew found it lying on its side, broken.

That is, if they work. For context, the closest fire hydrant to Stephanie and Chris’ home on N. Lydia Avenue was more than 500 feet away. But the fire crew found it lying on its side, broken.