In the summer of 1987, Boston’s fire hydrants were the go-to solution to beat the heat. With a wrench and a little elbow grease, residents uncapped dozens of the city’s 13,000 hydrants, transforming ...

In 1987, fire hydrants were the ultimate heatwave hack. In 1987, fire hydrants were the ultimate heatwave hack. In 1987, fire hydrants were the ultimate heatwave hack. In the summer of 1987, Boston’s ...