Nearly 100 Fire Hydrants Have Been Stolen in L.A. County, Thieves Scrap the Metal
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has reported that nearly 100 fire hydrants have been stolen in the county this year.
Authorities reported 85 fire hydrants have been stolen in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, and another 14 were stolen in Lynwood.
No arrests were reported for the string of thefts, but the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the thefts.
Golden State Water Company, which operates the fire hydrants, revealed fire hydrants in L.A. County are being stolen daily.
The Golden State Water Company general manager, Kate Nutting, said the hydrants are made of brass and iron.
Nutting added that she believes the hydrants are being used for scrap metal.
