Fireground Operations
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Review shows extreme hoarding caused one fatal floor collapse and fueled seven fatal fires, underscoring risks as firefighters struggle through debris-filled homes
Radio traffic captures the chaos as crews fighting the Grand Blanc Township Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints blaze were pulled out when the roof gave way
One resident was pulled from a burning bed as sprinklers contained flames in the Potland facility
Firefighters battled the blaze for several hours as it quickly spread between floors and to neighboring structures
An assistant chief said firefighters were unaware that the building might be compromised by renovations until the firefighter fell through the floor
The “heavy fire” caused the roof of the two-story garage to collapse
The blaze that started at a Queens nail salon raged for more than six hours
Investigators say the fire spread across three homes after a cigarette was placed on a plastic mattress cover
Two Somerville firefighters were taken to the hospital and seven others sustained minor injuries battling the fire that displaced seven people
A mayday call was made and the firefighter was assisted out of the hole, official said
The firefighter reportedly suffered a burn to the leg and was transported to an area hospital
The Wichita firefighter was rushed to the ER with complaints of upper back pain after a fire that resulted in multiple firefighter injuries
Firefighters faced subzero temperatures while battling the two-alarm blaze
One firefighter was struck by falling debris and several other sustained minor injuries while battling the blaze
Officials said the fire spread from a porch through the house, causing the first-floor ceiling to collapse
A mayday call was canceled after a firefighter managed to bail out of a window
Buffalo firefighters were battling a blaze at a 2 1/2 story building when the mayday call was made
Seven collapses occurred inside the building while firefighters battled the blaze, ultimately causing the entire roof to collapse
The blaze tore through a row of six Queens homes, displacing 40 residents
Firefighters faced multiple challenges including barred windows and icy conditions while battling the blaze that displaced 15 people
The Middle Collegiate Church in the East Village burned after a fire spread from a five-story vacant building adjacent to the church
Fireworks exploded at one of the buildings during the fire, sending broken glass onto the street
The Galesburg firefighter fell from the attic to the basement stairs while battling the flames
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A Monroe Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 deputy chief assisted with the rescue while firefighters extinguished the fire
The firefighter fell through the floor and became trapped at a house fire in Catonsville
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The fire began at one residence and then spread to another nearby home
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One of the firefighters was transported in serious condition after falling 12 feet off a porch roof onto their breathing tank
Freeport fire officials said they believe a “smoke explosion” occurred in the ceiling area of the fire that damaged or destroyed several businesses
The firefighter was hospitalized after the incident at one of two simultaneous fires in Hartford on Saturday
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