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Former fire officials said at least 10 additional engines could have been sent to the Palisades before the fire, patrolling along the hillsides and canyons
Binghamton Firefighter John “JR” Gaudet was known as “the kind of firefighter you could always count on”
With smoke pouring from the kitchen window, first-arriving firefighters pulled the woman to safety
Warmer weather and melted snowpack in the state has made wildfires more likely
The boy was getting ready for bed Saturday night when he smelled smoke and saw the garage in flames
The firefighter fell from a third-story roof and suffered neck and back injuries
Cooler temperatures, higher humidity and a rain forecast have enabled officials to put more firefighters on the ground
A fleet of fireboats raced to the scene and directed water cannons toward the flames while 70 firefighters battled the blaze
One firefighter suffered a minor injury, but no civilians were hurt
The driver, who hadn’t worn a seat belt, had his arm trapped under the passenger side of the vehicle
The firefighter was taken to a hospital in good condition with a burn to the arm; no other injuries were reported
The chief saw black smoke as he was driving by and immediately called dispatch
Authorities believe the fire was intentionally set, causing thousands to leave their homes
Fort McMurray Chief Darby Allen plans to decompress and “have a couple of beers”
Two men pried the driver’s door open and pulled her out as flames engulfed the front of the car and the back of the school bus
Officials said the crew may have inhaled hazardous gases while fighting the fire
Firefighters evacuated the building before a portion of it collapsed
The firefighter was listed in critical condition, but his injuries are not life-threatening
Sean Kehren was on his way to see his mother when he saw a vehicle ahead of him drift into the ditch
The fire triggered a massive explosion that killed 15 people, injured hundreds and left part of the small town in ruins
Hunter Powell found a garden hose and kept the fire from spreading; police suspect a burglar set the fire
Lt. David Richard Knisley, 45, owned the boat that was destroyed by fire Sunday morning
Fire officials suspect the fire was unintentionally set; no injuries were reported
The firefighter was able to extricate himself; he was later released from a hospital with no serious injuries
Emily Ryan, 15, was killed in a vehicle collision while evacuating Fort McMurray
Over 400 people from 14 states assisted in battling the state’s wildfires
Around 80,000 people had to evacuate from Fort McMurray, where over 1,600 homes were burned
Firefighter Dave Knisley was last seen on his boat Saturday night; authorities said it will take time to make an ID
Officials said the massive blaze will cover more than 495,000 acres and continue to grow due to high temperatures, dry conditions and high winds
Officials are still investigating how the fire began
Labatt Breweries will be sending up to 200,000 cans of water for firefighters battling the Fort McMurray wildfire
Several exhausted firefighters get some much needed rest after battling the Fort McMurray wildfire
