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Against the red-hot blaze inside the home, the severe cold outside froze not one, but two of the nearest fire hydrants, leaving the crew to resort to ones several blocks away, and calling for tankers.

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Firefighters emphasize that snow buildup around hydrants can delay emergency response, urging residents to clear a few feet of space around them. With more than 2,000 hydrants in West Fargo ...