KFC fixing hydrants to promote 'fiery' wings

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Has Colonel Sanders enlisted with the Army Corps of Engineers? Last year, KFC fixed potholes in five U.S. cities in exchange for putting some "Re-Freshed by KFC" brand messaging on the street. Now, it's offering to improve fire hydrants, extinguishers and smoke alarms in towns across the nation to help promote its new "fiery" chicken wings. "Is your city feeling the heat?" asks KFC president Roger Eaton in a letter to U.S. mayors. "We invite you to tell us why we should help you extinguish the problem in your community."

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