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Officers in Ewing tried to reach a 6-year-old boy trapped in a fire on the fourth floor of a seven-story apartment
Allentown firefighters faced a report of an occupant trapped in the basement and fire extending into exposures
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Five firefighters were trapped by a roof collapse, and a sixth during the rescue, at a fire in Fairfield
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
One slipped on the ice and broke his ankle; a second suffered chest pains and the other suffered smoke inhalation
The department knew about his criminal history of theft, burglary and careless driving; they let him join as he’d kept out of trouble for seven years
The railroad agency will examine all elements, including weather, the track and the operation of the train
Seven other occupants escaped, including two other children, by jumping from a top floor window
The cause of the fire is unknown; investigators say there are no indications of foul play
Officials on both sides are arguing over whether First Nation had adequate funding to provide fire protection or if the federal government was negligent
The loaded gun was located in a dresser drawer and discharged from exposure to heat from the fire
Capt. Dwight Bazile collapsed after exiting a house fire; he is in critical condition
While unknown whether firefighters could have prevented the children’s deaths, the tragedy highlights gaps in fire protection on reserves
He was conscious and alert when he was taken to the hospital; he was evaluated and later released
Four contractors suffered minor injuries; an investigation into the explosion may take at least six months
One firefighter suffered minor burns and was taken to a hospital; no residents were injured
The firefighters suffered minor injuries; the size and makeup of the home gave firefighters some trouble
The task force recommended five new positions to support life-safety inspections in the city’s 17,000 rental units
The woman and the children, ages 7 and 9, were treated for smoke exposure; they are expected to recover
Fire chief: “We have to worry about not only the family but the guys, the firefighters, and how it affects them in the future.”
Black smoke could be seen rising from some of the tanker cars; one of the explosions sent a fireball at least 300 feet into the air
