Fireground Operations
If it’s happening on the fireground, we’re covering it on FireRescue1.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if somebody told me there were 20 to 30 people permanently residing in the building at that time,” West Metro District Chief Sean O’Hara said
San Bernardino’s increased staffing of four firefighters per truck plus an added medic squad proved crucial in the swift rescue of a young girl trapped in a burning home
Firefighters Jonathan Guzman and Darren Jones, along with Captain Edward Escamilla, were burned after becoming trapped during an apartment fire
People fleeing the grocery store feared the panic was caused by a shooter in the building
Although much rebirth already has been accomplished, there is still a long road ahead
Local police have asked Arkansas State Police to take over the investigation
The owner saw smoke, called 911 and tried to stop the blaze with a fire extinguisher
Witnesses said the explosions sent people running from roadside fast-food restaurants
Investigators would not discuss a possible motive, because they are still investigating the May 15 fire
Officials said the firefighter is in serious, but stable condition after the incident
Darrell Plank, a 10-year veteran, was knocked unconscious at a house fire
A rise in humidity allowed firefighters to advance on the blaze and have it nearly surrounded
A local cameraman captured the moment the rubble crashed onto the firefighter
The cause remains under investigation, but police said the fire doesn’t appear suspicious
Authorities said the campground remains under evacuation because of infrastructure damage
The service will feature music, as well as a reading of the names of each of the victims
Matthew Jurado said he set fire to Kenneth Walker’s home, because he was angry over having been ousted from one of the city’s volunteer fire companies
The multi-agency team fighting the fire said the total burned area stood at 238 square miles
The fire disturbed dens of the timber rattlers and more than a dozen snakes were spotted fleeing the heat
Scott Deem, a six-year veteran, was missing and later found dead among the debris
Two firefighters suffered heat exhaustion while battling the blaze
Footage captured by drivers showed fires blazing and thick black smoke wafting into the air
The man set fire to the home two days after his ex-wife was awarded ownership of it in a custody hearing
The engine crew was responding to three garbage trucks on fire when an explosion occurred right in front of them
The two-story home was engulfed by flames when firefighters arrived
The suit claims the company should’ve known the warehouse’s electrical hookups were hazardous and illegally installed
Jeff Markoff said he’s experienced ongoing cognitive issues, severe headaches, as well as hearing and memory loss
Fire officials said the fire will likely grow this week as hot, dry weather returns
The fire department is working with the state fire marshal’s office and local police to determine how the fire started
The truck and crew just got back from a call shortly before the fire; no one was injured
The verdict ended a 17-month battle, which stemmed from a Dec. 2015 house fire
Authorities said all nearby roads have since reopened except for those inside the refuge
Christopher Beaucher, unable to dial 911 due to his injuries, asked Siri to call instead