Trumpy,
Yes, it's illegal to park too close to a hydrant in the U.S. They often have a red-painted section of curb to mark the zone. No such restrictions in England as the hydrants are located under the road below covers which are located either in the sidewalk or closer to the middle of the road.
Whereabouts was this pic taken BJ? Looks like California license plates on that car.
The fire extinguisher/heater is, er, interesting. I assume the Victoria referred to here is Vic., Australia, as it looks like Australian plugs.
