First it was copper wire and bronze headstones. Now, thieves are going after fire hydrants across Los Angeles County.
Thieves are stealing fire hydrants in Los Angeles County, a crime that some say could put those communities at risk in an emergency.Krystal Cousins lives between two fire hydrants in the Florence-Firestone area. She says both of them were stolen on Thursday, leaving residents upset.
"The theft rate is alarming and getting worse. GSWC is taking serious steps to mitigate the problem by installing locks and working with local fire and law enforcement authorities. GSWC has also written letters to local scrap yards reminding them that receiving stolen hydrants is a federal offense," the company said in a statement.
"Having no fire hydrant on the street is a whole lawsuit right there if something were to go up in flames. People do fireworks all night over here. Just one ember would take us all out," she added.
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