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The explosion shook homes in Deer Park and La Porte, caused grass fires and burned utility poles
A fire consumed a four-story building in the Frankford neighborhood
Lowell Fire Chief Phil Charron said one firefighter had to bail out a window due to the intense fire conditions
The fire flared up again after one of the tanks depressurized and resulted in a fuel leak; officials have launched a criminal investigation
The fire was apparently sparked accidentally by workers on the roof; everyone inside evacuated without injury
Seven homes were evacuated but no one was injured; an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the rupture
All of the department’s firefighters were called in to fight six fires; no firefighters were injured
The two firefighters were uninjured; a resident also escaped the home uninjured
The extent of the damage will make determining the cause of the fire difficult; no one was injured
Federal firefighting costs are expected to range from $1.1 billion to $2.1 billion this year
One firefighter is still listed as missing; 12 other people were injured in the explosion
The man set fire to a chair in the cabin before shooting himself; officers have not yet determined a motive for the shootings
The firefighter suffered minor injuries and was treated and later released from the hospital
One firefighter was sent to the hospital after suffering heat exhaustion; two others were hurt trying to fight the massive fire
Twenty-five firefighters with seven fire trucks battled the blaze for hours
Firefighter Steve Ackerman had a BAC of 0.189, more than twice the legal driving limit; the fire was ruled accidental
Daryl Gordon’s death was the first line-of-duty fatality in Cincinnati in almost seven years
Neighbors tried to enter the home to save the boy, but couldn’t because the fire was out of control
A retired colonel and captain were sentenced to one year in jail for having granted the nightclub a permit to operate
One firefighter was experiencing chest pains, and the other was hurt in a fall
The cause of the fire is unknown at this point, but the family believes it was electrical in nature
They are both in critical condition; two firefighters were also treated for minor injuries
One firefighter had a possible broken ankle and two suffered smoke inhalation
The truck was going down a hill when the brakes failed and slammed into a bus station; 30 other victims were hospitalized with severe burns
The firefighter was taken to a hospital, where he underwent surgery on his toes and appears to be doing well
Six were taken to the hospital for minor injuries and the seventh refused treatment; a civilian was seriously injured
Elementary school students rallied together to raise over $2,000; one student donated $100 he had in savings
The man tried to shut off their hoses as they worked to douse the fire he started; he was forcibly detained by firefighters and a police officer
The 17-year-old broke the back glass door, found a ladder on the side of the house, climbed up it and then jumped to the balcony to save the boy
Josh Evans suffered second- and third-degree burns to his upper body; he’s in critical but stable condition
Dawud Abdulwali, 56, was booked on suspicion of aggravated arson and arson of a structure; potential charges could lead to a life sentence
Fire Lt. Terrance Barnett-Canfield may be among the victims; one firefighter suffered a minor injury and was treated and released on scene
Capt. Al Marion was on the roof using a hose when he lost his footing and fell about eight to 10 feet onto the ground
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