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Three firefighters were injured during a fire in Staten Island involving a former church that had been unoccupied for several years
The Charlotte SouthPark fire report highlights improvements in several areas, including the hiring of more inspectors and enhanced firefighter survival training
The homeowner told crews she and her grandkids were awakened by their family pig named “Lucky” and escaped through a bedroom window
Lt. Edward Walsh and firefighter Michael Kennedy died as a result of smoke inhalation and thermal injuries
Scientific testing on how fire burns in contemporary structures will give fire chiefs the tools to incorporate safer and more effective firefighting tactics
As the bride was walking down the aisle, blaring engines arrived telling the wedding party to evacuate
The firefighter suffered a shoulder injury; no residents were injured in the four-story apartment building
The civilian was being treated for smoke inhalation, while the firefighter suffered a small burn
The firefighter sustained a minor injury; more than 130 firefighters were called to the scene
Bob Meyer, 54, was running in and out of the building when he collapsed on the street
Federal officials have said sharing information on shipments is crucial for firefighters and emergency responders to be prepared for accidents
The firefighter is listed in critical but stable condition; fire officials said they’re taking it day by day
The jet exploded into flames and destroyed two homes and heavily damaged a third; the pilot and everyone on the ground were not injured
All 23 firefighters and 11 civilians suffered injuries ranging from minor to serious; all were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries
Without any gear on, they took matters into their own hands and went inside
They don’t know if the attack was linked to the firefighter’s job, a personal dispute or the work of a prankster
The defense says the state has not shown evidence that he meant to kill anyone in the fire
Another firefighter, who was injured after suffering a fall at the scene, was treated and released from the hospital
Seven firefighters were on the third floor when a ceiling collapsed; the eighth firefighter suffered a hand laceration
The firefighter suffered a cardiac arrest while putting out a house fire; firefighters rendered aid immediately
The coroner said the man who died had a serious medical condition that may have played a role in the fire
Despite the heat and smoke, firefighters found and rescued the man
Twenty-five volunteer firefighters battled the blaze; none were injured
Firefighters evacuated after a floor collapsed and ammunition exploded; one resident was killed
The facility stored ammonium nitrate, the same fertilizer that ignited a deadly explosion in the town of West last year
One firefighter was slightly injured due to exhaustion and was encouraged to stop and rest until he felt better
Fire officials determined that the fires were suspicious and turned the investigation over to the Chicago Police Bomb and Arson Unit
Two firefighters were injured while battling the fire; one suffered a fractured foot and the other was treated for smoke inhalation
Understanding how these structures are built and how fire behaves within them are key to a safe and effective attack
One of them was an inmate firefighter who was cut by a chain saw, and the other four firefighters suffered minor injuries
The fire was set by an 81-year-old dementia patient; most of the people died from smoke inhalation
No injuries or structure damage has been reported; the wildfire is currently 30 percent contained