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.
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
The Park Fire, the fourth-largest wildfire in the state’s history, has burned over 670 square miles
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
The Washington Department of Labor and Industries launched the investigation in May, after receiving an anonymous complaint
The Clay County sheriff’s office said Timothy Stewart, 43, “became extremely intoxicated and set fire to the residence”
Though it was brought under control within an hour, the fire, which began on the first day of Ramadan, caused significant damage to both floors
Joseph Thuesen and one other unidentified employee were put on paid administrative leave April 12, while the Center’s board of governors investigates alleged “accounting irregularities”
Lt. Allen Williams made himself out to be a Certified Fire Investigator, but had not actually received certification from the IAAI
An autopsy determined that Firefighter Christopher Roy, died from smoke inhalation and that the manner of death was homicide
The suit filed by the family of firefighter Scott Deem alleges he was killed after his Personal Alert Safety Systems, or PASS, device did not sound as intended
Key tactics impacted command decisions related to saving iconic bell towers
