Arson/Investigation
The FireRescue1 Arson/Investigation resources page features news about confirmed and suspected arson as well as information on the latest fire investigation methodologies to help fire investigators and other personnel identify fire causes.
Allentown firefighters faced a report of an occupant trapped in the basement and fire extending into exposures
The NYPD has a person of interest in custody after a woman was intentionally set on fire while she was possibly asleep
Although electrical items were identified as “potential ignition sources,” investigators could not find a common determination in the South Bend fire
An explosion caused six firefighters to sustain moderate to severe burns and cuts from flying debris while battling a house fire
Authorities said two people are dead, three are injured and one is still missing following the Cessna’s crash into the home
One state senator said he plans to introduce a bill that would require DHS to inspect all smoke detectors during their annual inspection of childcare facilities
The FAA launched an investigation into allegations of “unqualified CFD personnel manning” specialized rigs that are mandated at airports
El Cenizo Volunteer Fire Department Chief Josue Garza said the firefighter will be terminated from the department based on the outcome of the sheriff’s investigation
Parents of Daniel Lewis filed a missing persons report after a welfare check by police found no trace of him
The Delaware State Fire School released an 87-page report after a firefighter incurred serious injuries while battling a Mill Creek house fire
Video shows Firefighter-EMT Sean Clayton grabbing a woman’s hair when responding to call outside a hospital ER
After transporting a patient to the hospital, Marysville Fire District firefighters struck a man that was walking through a lane of travel on the highway
Seven out of the 12 firefighters were also reassigned to other commands, including five FDNY members from the elite Rescue 3 in the Bronx’s Claremont section
The 776-page report showed a lack of communication and organization at the scene contributed to Fire Lt. Nathan Flynn’s death
The oxygen tank explosion left one EMT with minor injuries
Boston EMS said the 11 firefighters and one resident were taken to area hospitals as a precaution
A 41-year-old man has been taken into custody and told police he had scattered “fluid-like petrol” at the site
The incident resulted in a scathing investigation, which revealed the fire department had been practicing medical techniques on dead bodies for at least 25 years
Residents are claiming officials are not taking the investigation of a firefighter accused of sexual assault seriously
While firefighters investigated a vehicle crash, an SUV crashed into a firetruck specifically positioned to protect the crew
Angela “Nicole” Chadwick-Hawkins suffered fatal injuries while conducting a prescribed burn
The lawsuit says Ryan Costantino has incurred medical bills as a result of the spill and will continue to do so because of a ‘severe and permanent disability’
The city’s fire chief says inadequate equipment is partly to blame for the increase in mercury and other harmful chemicals in firefighters’ blood
Firefighter Erique McCalla, 46, was found with serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle
The initial explosion occurred when a contractor was working to fix mechanical issues on the boiler
Authorities have not named a suspect at this time and officials said it is not clear how anyone gained access to the narcotics
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The explosion hurled large pieces of concrete up to 50 yards away and sent pieces of metal scattering as far as 100 yards across the street
First responders are investigating the explosion and report multiple injuries
Alexander Eljabbour resigned his position when a vial of fentanyl was discovered unsecured in a rescue vehicle
Emergency personnel responded and provided medical attention to the 46-year-old Bridgeport firefighter
A four-day trial, the Ulster County Court jury on Thursday found Michael Watzka Jr., 30, of East Kingston, guilty of third-degree arson
William Tolley, 42, of Bethpage, plummeted to the ground fighting a Ridgewood, Queens, apartment fire on April 20, 2017
The Tiverton fire captain had an alleged physical altercation with an 18-year-old tow truck company worker at the scene of a motorcycle accident
