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.
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Authorities are investigating a propane leak as the cause of a fatal house explosion in Jefferson Township
The Los Angeles County Fire Department released a summary of the front-loader fire and explosion that killed Firefighter Andrew Pontious
An internal investigation that began last year found that Lt. Charlie Thomason’s Facebook posts went against Chattanooga’s ethics policy and code of conduct
The homeowner alleges that fire crews didn’t care about saving his home because he lives in a black neighborhood
Providence City Public Safety Commissioner Steven M. Paré said he does not believe officers racially profiled Firefighter Terrell Paci, who was on duty during the incident
Allan Springer commented on a post related to Black Lives Matter protests, “we need to find out who’s behind this and find a good tree to use!”
Berthoud Fire Investigator Joshua MacDonald injured his leg at a 2016 fire scene and had endured multiple surgeries, including leg amputation
The fire chief says some firefighters will return for outpatient work; others have months of recovery ahead
Several firefighters have faced consequences following protest-related posts on social media, but some cite their right to free speech as protection
Police say a woman who was angry at her boyfriend lit the fire that killed two occupants and injured several responding firefighters
Plum Grove Volunteer Fire Department Chief Christopher Loftin said several children were inside the station during a family event when shots were fired nearby
The knot was reportedly found at a knot-tying station, but the knot was not one used by firefighters
Duty speaks louder than words, and we must do what we were sworn to do –protect the lives of everyone
A video posted to Twitter shows the white off-duty lieutenant parked in the driveway of the woman, who is a racial minority, after following her
Officials said the department saw about 24 structure fires in a 24-hour period and at least 14 fires have been ruled as arsons
The suspects allegedly destroyed city-owned property, including a construction trailer, according to investigators
During the operation, smoke began coming from the roof, forcing firefighters to evacuate and fight the fire from outside
A citywide review will examine how businesses store volatile materials after the blast that injured 12 firefighters
Jeffrey Knouse, 19, has been charged with two counts of second-degree arson
Los Angeles Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas said he did not notice a safety placard warning firefighters of potential hazards at the warehouse
As of Sunday morning, three firefighters have been discharged from the hospital and two are in critical but stable condition
Video shows moment of blast that injured 11 LAFD firefighters battling a one-story commercial building fire near downtown’s Skid Row
One of a group of five that set a tractor-trailer on fire in 1988, causing the fatal blast, claims her health problems put her at risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19
The Federal Aviation Administration plans to fine the city for reported violations involving three airport firefighters including one who allegedly falsified training logs
The cadet alleges she was coerced to undress and sexually touched by her instructor, a battalion chief who resigned last year and is currently under police investigation
Examining six possible reasons fire service members move from firefighters to fire-setters
The volunteer firefighter allegedly removed evidence while responding to the blaze
Officials say the town suspended EMS operations due to COVID-19 exposure concerns without giving proper notice to the community and state licensing agency
Reports say the girl was startled by an unleashed dog and ran into the path of the truck
The fire department said they believed an ambulance had already been sent, but it was sent to the wrong location
Officials say the man admitted to setting the fire and then attempting to fight the fire while intoxicated two months after quitting the department
The man was charged with two felonies after reportedly showing up to emergency scenes and representing himself as a volunteer firefighter