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Orion Township Fire Chief Ryan Allen said that “possibly or probably a gas leak” led to the explosion, based on initial reports after the blast
The first-person view of a structure fire in Santiago was recognized in a GoPro awards program
Firefighters from several departments faced limited access and water supply, as well as collapses on the fireground in Chelsea
Three homes were destroyed and five others damaged; no fatalities or new injuries have been reported
He told police he set the fires because he enjoyed battling them and responded to each one he set
Jeff Buck, 18, was injured when a porch collapsed and trapped him and two others in a burning house
The two firefighters were honored by the mayor and the city council for their heroic actions
They were trapped when a porch on the home collapsed; one firefighter suffered serious injuries and the others were released
They were hospitalized for smoke inhalation; no serious injuries were reported
The SUV crashed into a snowbank after its brakes failed, rupturing the gas tank and causing a fire which exploded an onboard oxygen tank
Crews were hampered by problems with the 911 and radio systems; officials want improved coordination and communication
Lt. Joyce Craig is one of 10 people the commission will celebrate as an everyday hero
The report doesn’t make clear if a pre-plan was just not shared with other responding agencies or if one didn’t exist
She was able to walk around under her own strength but was transported to a hospital for evaluation
Billowing black smoke quickly consumed a nearby neighborhood; there were no injuries reported
The chief said despite the mounting debt and expired contract, his crews would respond to a fire with lives at stake
The firefighter was hurt while trying to put out a beach lodge fire; he’s in stable condition
One firefighter suffered second-degree burns to his legs and knees; the other suffered a minor hand injury due to the cold
New rules would require oil trains to use stronger tank cars and make other safety improvements
A woman and two girls are believed to have died; a man and two boys got out safely
They set a mobile home on fire, ran away and returned to help extinguish the blaze
Firefighters couldn’t get inside because the flames were burning so hot and there was too much smoke
The quarter-mile driveway had not been plowed, leaving firefighters only able to monitor the fire; the lone occupant made it out safely
The family was not at home but the blaze killed their dog; the house was destroyed
Firefighter John York is recovering well and is grateful for the support he and his family have received from the community
The firefighter, a 15-year veteran, hurt his shoulder; he was released from the hospital and is recovering
One of the injured is in extremely critical condition and was given CPR at the scene
Firefighter Edward Roddy, 48, collapsed of an apparent heart attack while fighting the blaze
The building’s sprinkler system was key in controlling the fire; around 100 firefighters took part in the operation
He happened to be in the neighborhood when he saw the flames and smoke rising into the air
Medics took the firefighter to the hospital, where he’s in stable condition and expected to stay overnight
The driver managed to get out of the vehicle; it’s not clear what caused the truck to overturn
The city averages 3,800 to 6,000 suspicious building fires annually; about 1,000 were confirmed as arson
