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Vancouver influencer's love for fire hydrants sparks online trend

Vancouver influencer's love for fire hydrants sparks online trend

CBC17-05-2025
A social media influencer in Vancouver has sparked an online trend, following a unique hobby; rating fire hydrants. CBC's Divya Banerjee caught up with Sadie Morey to find out what makes a hydrant a hit or a miss.
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