CA Department Responds after Viral Backlash

Anaheim firefighters have responded to criticism after a photo went viral of a hose run through the broken windows of a car parked in front of a hydrant.
March 9, 2019

Anaheim firefighters have responded to criticism after a photo went viral of a hose run through the broken windows of a car parked in front of a hydrant.

Sgt. Daron Wyatt, the PIO for the Anaheim Fire Department, says the photo was posted to educate the public on what can happen when you park in front of a hydrant, adding that it wasn't feasible to run the hose under or over the car.

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