KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — Authorities in Kalamazoo are telling residents not to open fire hydrants as West Michigan deals with soaring temperatures.
Kalamazoo Public Services said in a Tuesday news release that there has been a significant increase in the number of people opening fire hydrants. It notes that opening and closing fire hydrants can cause serious injury, impact traffic and damage underground pipes.
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Residents can call 269.337.8148 to report any open fire hydrant to help keep safe and reliable water flowing throughout the city, according to the release.
The city noted that there is a splash pad on Florence Street near Burrell Avenue in the Northside neighborhood. The following fire hydrants will also be opened during extremely hot weather, as determined by the director of Public Services, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily:
• Back end of Interfaith (building 1038) far NW corner
• Burrell and Lawrence
• Krom and Clay
• Washington and March
• Sherwood at Roosevelt Apartments
• Clarence and Jackson
• Hays Park and James
• Charlotte and Sherwood
• Northway and Princeton
• Fairbanks and Center
• Church and Norway