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More than 130 firefighters battled a major fire in Pacoima that destroyed four homes amid exploding fireworks
A fireworks warehouse fire triggered a massive explosion and multiple spot fires near Esparto, prompting evacuations
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Three Philadelphia rowhouses collapsed after a fire and explosion in Nicetown, leaving one person dead and two others hospitalized
Crews were chosen from different parts of the state to ensure that all areas remain staffed
Crews were battling a house fire when a portion of the roof collapsed
The fire erupted when a vehicle crashed into a power pole and high voltage lines fell onto trees and buildings
Mayor Brian Stack said it took the fire department nearly 40 minutes to douse the fire with water
Firefighters reported burning sensations in their eyes and throats from the charred peppers
Six fire departments responded to the fire, which took nearly five hours to extinguish
Crews happened to be in the area at the time of the first fire; the second blaze was extinguished within six minutes
The memorial drew a packed crowd of firefighters, elected leaders, other community members and relatives of the 13 men who died during the tragedy on March 10, 1941
The fire was ruled accidental and attributed to a hoverboard plugged in to recharge on the first floor
One firefighter said his team brought two bulldozers and three engines to help with the Selman fire
The survey reveals that while Americans are prepared for a fire, many engage in behaviors that put them at risk
Crews initially attempted an offensive attack on the apartment fire, but then pulled out of the building as the fire grew
Chief Benny Colbaugh had discovered the burned body of a deceased man before the backdraft occurred
At least 27 cars derailed, including the burning tanks that officials believe were loaded with ethanol
Wildfires have charred more than 1,000 square miles of land and damaged or destroyed dozens of structures
It’s not clear yet whether the home had working smoke detectors
Authorities believe the man may have had an argument with the landlord
Mary Sullivan’s daughter, Anne, was a rookie firefighter when she was killed in the Southwest Inn fire four years ago
Of the four injured, two firefighters were transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation and a broken ankle
Surveillance footage captured the moment where firefighters were knocked back as they prepared to enter the home
Large grass fires have been reported in 23 Kansas counties, consuming more than 1,000 square miles
Officials said they were receiving “an abnormally high volume” of 911 calls due to problems caused by the windy conditions
The fire appeared to have started in one of the girls’ living areas and spread to another dormitory
When John Ryan opened his garage door, the influx of oxygen caused a flashover
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin declared a state of emergency in 22 counties due to the wildfires
The fire warning came after powerful thunderstorms moved through the middle of the country overnight, spawning dozens of suspected tornadoes
The boy tried to put the fire out with water from the kitchen; no injuries were reported
A pair of fires in the Texas Panhandle burned more than 195 square miles
They used the drone to determine the condition of the building’s roof as they contained the blaze
Crews responded to a fire one day after Michael Norton died unexpectedly
