Hive of bees take over Australian fire hydrant

Firefighters made an unexpected discovery of a hive of bees nestled inside a fire hydrant while performing checks in Western Sydney.

Hydrants are used by fire services to carry out daily operations, as they can provide a continuous water supply from the water mains which is essential in the first few minutes of an emergency.

Footage shows a firefighter from Fire and Rescue New South Wales using a tool to lift up the lid of the hydrant in Ropes Crossing, revealing the insects buzzing around.

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