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Nearly a dozen fire departments fought the blaze at Louisiana’s historic Nottoway Plantation House, built in 1859
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A couple was taking the toy home as present for their grandson when it caught fire in the back of their truck
One firefighter was transported to a hospital and was reported stable; the other was in fair to serious condition
Several blocks around the plant have been evacuated and the town’s schools are closed for the day
The boy was taken to a hospital with injuries; his condition wasn’t immediately known
Officials said all four likely died of smoke inhalation; the girls ranged in rage from preschool to the sixth grade
The firefighters reported respiratory discomfort and pain after battling the blaze
Three firefighters suffered minor injuries and two of them were transported to the hospital
The firefighter suffered burns to his back, hand and arms; he was taken to a hospital and then transferred to a burn unit
A crane struck a ladder truck during the fire; the crew was uninjured but had to retreat
Authorities said the cause of the explosion hasn’t been determined yet
A fire lieutenant was also suspended for a month and placed on a one-year probation
Four firefighters and two captains were on the second floor of an apartment complex when the floor gave way
The bus driver, an aide and a student were all on board the 16-passenger school bus at the time of the collision
Of the 1,238 wildfires in the state so far this year, officials suspect arson in almost half of them
The firefighter sustained burns to his ears, neck, arms and shoulders
Diana Loveras said she was prepared because she remembered what firefighters in school taught her
Some 538 students and 70 staff members were quickly and safely evacuated from the school
Officials said the firefighter’s foot became caught while inside a burning building
One barn was fully engulfed when crews arrived and the fire had spread to a second barn
Two people inside the home suffered smoke inhalation and were escorted out by firefighters
The firefighter was hurt while investigating the blaze’s cause when a 200-pound beam fell on him, injuring his neck and back
The ladder had been propped up against the building as firefighters battled the fire from the roof
The student suffered a leg burn and was taken to a hospital for treatment
Flames could be seen shooting from the roof; no injuries were reported
Tens of thousands of acres of forest have burned; at least 20 wildfires in North Carolina are being investigated as arson
Fire officials said the blaze is contained but may continue to burn for days in hard-to-reach areas
Firefighters entered through the front door and found that the flames created unstable structural conditions
It took crews around 15 minutes to bring the blaze under control, but were still at the scene extinguishing hot spots
The 2015 explosion killed 173 people, most of which were firefighters and police officers
Captain Matt Fleece was using the station’s barbeque when the fire broke out
