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Early in the evening of Jan. 7, Altadena and Pasadena residents saw flames in the distance at Eaton Canyon — an area known for horseback riding, hiking trails, streams and wild animals.
In most jurisdictions it is illegal to park a car within a certain distance of a fire hydrant. In North America, the distances are commonly 3 to 5 metres (10 to 16 ft), often indicated by yellow or red paint on the curb. The rationale behind these laws is that hydrants need to be visible and accessible in an emergency.
A fire hydrant is pictured during the Palisades Fire on Jan. 8, 2025, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. / Credit: Eric Thayer / Getty Images
However, one of the hottest amenities these days is a personal fire hydrant. According to The Wall Street Journal , some homeowners are paying as much as $150,000 for the privilege.
Parking violations include, but are not limited to: Parking in a prohibited space such as a bus stop, in front of a fire hydrant, a driveway, or a garage entrance. Parking on a sidewalk (unless specifically allowed by signs). Parking in, too close to, or within an intersection, railroad crossing or crosswalk. Double parking.
Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. ... In the city, the distance you must park away from a fire hydrant reduces to five feet. Do you have more questions about traffic laws in Missouri or Kansas?
The Golden Fire Hydrant Photograph of the Golden Fire Hydrant near Dolores Park in San Francisco, California 37°45′29″N 122°25′41″W / 37.758009°N 122.427952°W / 37.758009; -122.
(The Center Square) - Hundreds of fire hydrants were stolen from the ground for scrap metal in advance of the blazes raging across Los Angeles, highlighting the local government’s challenges in ...