BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo firefighters have been facing water supply issues while battling fires at least twice in the past 13 months. City lawmakers are asking the departments 'How?' and 'Why?'

Just over a year ago, a fire on Grace Street caused $600,000 in damage, forcing the demolition of two homes. One of those homeowners has filed a lawsuit against the city, saying, "The fire hydrant directly across the street from 123 Grace Street was not functioning, causing a delay in fire suppression, resulting in a total loss of the Plaintiff's home." Two-alarm fire in Buffalo leaves $600K in damage

Then, a three-alarm fire on Victoria Avenue destroyed the home of Jamilla Gittens and her family a few weeks ago. While everyone escaped safely, Gittens said that nearby fire hydrants failed t

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