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Two firefighters had been injured while being forced out of a house fire in New Holland Borough
Authorities believe the fire in Necedah is accidental but an investigation continues
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Video shows the moment large sign awnings fell onto firefighters during a 3-alarm fire in Manhattan
The home was being remodeled and firefighters believe faulty electrical wiring was the cause
A total of 20 firefighting teams took part in the operation to control the blaze
Officials said the fire was apparently electrical and no foul play was suspected
More than 5,000 firefighters managed to increase containment of the fire from 10 to 17 percent
One person on the boat suffered burns to both legs; the injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening
One suffered a shoulder injury and was taken to the hospital; another was treated for a burn and remained on duty
The fire began in the only stairway, cutting off access to trapped victims; lack of manpower slowed efforts
Two cars carrying ethanol exploded, others carrying ethanol, grain and corn syrup fed the massive fire
They’ve dropped more than 200,000 gallons in a single day and half million gallons in total
The note read: “Sorry about your home. It was already on fire when we showed up. We moved your trucks to the other side of the road. Thanks for leaving the keys.”
Commanders failed to assess the fire, structure and available personnel; Stanley Wilson died in May 2013 after ordered back into a collapsing building
Wayne Allen Huntsman, 37, is being held on $10 million bail and is scheduled to be arraigned on Friday
The girl had practiced fire safety drills with her father that detailed who to go to and where to go if there ever was a fire
Firefighter Clint Walker helped all four occupants evacuate the home unharmed
The fire knocked out power to the area, and people were left wandering the town with flashlights as the fire glowed up in the hills
The cause is under investigation, but fire officials say it appears the fire was accidental
Firefighters rescued residents by ladder after several were found hanging out of second-floor apartments
Fuel load, access, water supply and wind were some of the major challenges facing firefighters
A state mandate requiring indoor sprinklers in new homes 4,500 square feet and larger goes into effect in January
The flames have damaged or destroyed nearly two dozen structures, with several homes turning to ash and smoldering embers
Matthew Mantziou, 33, became disoriented after his low-air alarm sounded while searching for a woman in an apartment complex
The two requested accommodations from the host fire departments for their efforts
Evacuations and environmental concerns sprang from the massive fire that consumed two businesses
With only five firefighters on scene, they rescued one from a balcony and one unconscious woman from the hall
The fire department knew the building was a hazard and immediately went to defensive attack
They just returned from a call when they discovered the fire; several trucks and gear were saved
The firefighters suffered minor injuries; the three dead all had stab wounds