It is a phenomenon that now returns with each episode of the heat wave. Wild openings for fire hydrants, also called “fire hydrants”street poolIn recent days, they have been observed in different parts of the capital, in Saint-Denis. An illegal practice that could affect the water supply of firefighters.
Fire hydrants were fired at Aubervilliers in several parts of the city, as in this video posted on Twitter in one of the suburbs, where about twenty young people took the opportunity to organize a water fight.
Street scenes were also observed in several points of the 19th district of Paris, sometimes slowing down the traffic.
Illegal practice
These events seem to have had a limited scope, as no arrests have been reported in connection with this practice in recent days at the Paris Police Department. Despite its game-like appearance, this activity is illegal; it is punished with 5 years of imprisonment and a fine of 75 thousand euros.
In addition to causing significant water loss, it can lead to serious accidents. A six-year-old child who was thrown into the air due to water pressure was seriously injured in June 2019 in Saint-Denis. Besides, “street pool“Can put”at the risk of a lifeline, but also for your own safety“In his microblog on Twitter, he reminds the Paris police headquarters.
Source: Le Figaro
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