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    Lack Of Hydrants Doomed Arizona Building, Hampered Firefighters Efforts

    Aug. 4, 2004
    Yuma Fire Department spokesman Steve Legros said the lack of fire hydrants on the premises hampered firefighters in their efforts to prevent what ended up being a $5 million loss, factoring in equipment, materials, dyes and the building
    Yuma Sun/ ALFRED J. HERNANDEZ
    Rural/Metro Fire Department investigators survey the area where it is believed Monday's fire at Barco Metal Stamping is believed to have started.
    Rural/Metro Fire Department investigators survey the area where it is believed Monday's fire at Barco Metal Stamping is believed to have started.
    The question of whether fire hydrants were required at the Barco Metal Stamping plant at 2200 S. Pacific Ave., is one the business

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