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Firefighters from several departments responded to the Eagan facility for a fire in between two roofs
The quarters of Old Engine Company No. 12 was built in 1896
Detailing alarm causes, actions to mitigate the incident and fire protection post-incident
2 firefighting helicopters dumped huge buckets of water on flames before Emergencies Ministry said fire had been stopped from spreading
The added weight of water and firefighters can push a building’s roof beyond its designed capacity
Fire also displaced 30, damaged adjacent properties, snarled traffic in heavily congested area
Residents told arriving firefighters that 2 people might have been inside home, but crews could not get inside because flames were too intense
Firefighters were ordered off the roof and a collapse zone established before parts of the building fell
The first floor where the woman was found was fully involved when firefighters arrived; one firefighter suffered a minor injury
Roof of boathouse collapsed; smoke drifted over downtown Bellingham
In 2008, 12 per million Americans died in fire; in W.Va., the rate was 23.7 per million
Chief formerly said he could support moving station’s crew to more centralized location
Assessment didn’t consider impact of limited water supply, available staffing, occupancy type, lightweight roof truss system
4 possible arsons occurred within 1 mile of each other in 4 days
Small fire was contained to bathroom where suspects allegedly attempted to dispose of meth chemicals
Fire Chief Dennis Doan says Tuesday’s explosion was powerful enough to move concrete wall
4th boy, 8-year-old son of mom killed in fire, was airlifted to hospital for treatment
Medical examiner working to identify body found after explosion, fire in home of man known for his fight to keep chickens on his property
Tankers carrying molten sulfur and gasoline additive toluene derailed; half-mile area evacuated
7 children, 2 adults perished; authorities said it was deadliest house fire in Charleston in 60 years
Firefighters found two dead, Teen alerts neighbors when fire spread to their home
After knocking down an apartment fire, firefighters rescue and treat family pet
Truck fire breaks out moments before St. Patrick’s Day parade begins
Fire company canteen has been brought to scene to provide water and other refreshments to firefighters
Reports indicate explosion occurred when oxygen interacted with substance called trichlorosilane
Police: Officials had reports that vinyl chloride was released in fire
Fire broke out in resident’s room from what authorities say was portable meth lab
Fire occurred inside 2-story residential structure
Situational awareness is key to recognizing and anticipating hazardous situations
Students allegedly set fires during St. Patrick’s Day weekend
Fire chief: Firefighter fell through floor, which was substantially weakened before fire even occurred
State Fire Marshal Stephen Coan said medical oxygen has been growing issue in serious fires in Mass.
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