NYC apartment fire kills 1 after firefighters’ battle to extinguish blaze slowed due to blocked hydrant
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February 16, 2026
"When vehicles are parked at a hydrant, it definitely impedes our operations, it slows everything down. Getting water on the fire fast is a critical part of our jobs," FDNY Deputy Chief Jeff Meister said.
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