The average fire hydrant holds immense pressure, ready to deliver thousands of gallons per minute. This video captures a dramatic moment when that built-up force is released unexpectedly. It’s a powerful and chaotic visual that underscores the importance of resilient infrastructure and the quick action required to contain it. #fireprotection #reels #firehydrant #fail #reels #viral #kordfire | KORD Fire Protection

15K views · 56 reactions | Firemen in Los Angeles, California, got “absolutely drenched” after a broken fire hydrant spewed water high into the air on Thursday, February 13, according to a local resident. This footage was captured by Jesse Nelson, who said that water shot “hundreds of feet in the air” after a car crashed into a fire hydrant, knocking it over. Nelson said that the firemen were eventually successful in shutting off the water. | ABC 7 Chicago | Facebook

A New York City firefighter broke the windows of a car that was parked in front of a fire hydrant. Video shows the firefighter threading the firehose through the car and attaching it to the hydrant. Opinions on the fireman's actions on social media have been mixed. | Inside Edition