Collapse
The overcrowded club lacked the required exits, firewalls and fire alarms in the 1977 tragedy
The May 31, 2013, motel structure collapse resulted in the five LODDs, four at the time of the incident, one years later
A fire heavily damaged a CVS in St. Pete Beach, causing a partial roof collapse and spreading to a Publix and nearby businesses
One firefighter had a possible broken ankle and two suffered smoke inhalation
The firefighters were able to escape, were treated at a local hospital and were later released
Rescuers need to anticipate specific medical problems and patient needs as they prepare to encounter patients in a collapsed structure or debris pile
The firefighter was transported to the hospital for treatment; he is expected to fully recover
Fire chief said there were as many as 300 kids set to be at the rink two hours later
Firefighter John York is recovering well and is grateful for the support he and his family have received from the community
He was conscious and alert when he was taken to the hospital; he was evaluated and later released
The firefighter suffered a neck injury, but was later released from the hospital
No firefighters were injured thanks to the quick actions of the on-scene incident commander
The firefighter fell climbing onto a charred section of the structure; the firefighter was not hurt in the fall
The roof collapsed as firefighters tackled the blaze; about 100 firefighters and paramedics worked the scene
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