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Southold Fire Department Hosts 'Hydrant Cleaning Contest' To Keep Community Safe
Here's how to enter.

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NORTH FORK, NY — After a blizzard socked the North Fork with up to 30 inches of snow this week, Hythe Southold Fire Department is kicking off a contest to keep the community safe.
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The SFD is hosting a "Hydrant Cleaning Contest." To participate, clear a fire hydrant, 3-feet around, take a photo with you and the cleared hydrant, comment on the Southold Fire Department's Facebook post, or tag Southold FD on your Facebook or Instagram story.
"No drive-by photos — must be you," the FD said.
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Winners will each receive a gift card to a local sponsor.

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