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In the Face of the High Heats, the Mouths and Fire Posts Opened Illegally in the Oise, the Prefecture Condemns This Practice "Closely"

Summary by franceinfo.fr
Ten fire hydrants were illegally opened during the weekend of 23-25 May in Compiègne. All over the Oise, this phenomenon was observed. Known as street-pooling, however, it is punishable by law. The mayor of the city and the prefecture of the department recall that this dangerous practice can be prosecuted.

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Ten fire hydrants were illegally opened during the weekend of 23-25 May in Compiègne. All over the Oise, this phenomenon was observed. Known as street-pooling, however, it is punishable by law. The mayor of the city and the prefecture of the department recall that this dangerous practice can be prosecuted.

The mayor posted this video on his Facebook page. "This weekend, nearly 10 wild openings of fire hydrants have been observed in several neighbourhoods of Compiègne," the mayor denounces. Philippe Marini condemns with the utmost firmness "these irresponsible and dangerous acts." "Beyond the considerable waste of drinking water they cause, these actions disrupt the proper functioning of the network. They can reduce the ability of firefighters to i…

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Oise Hebdo broke the news on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
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