Structure Fire
Gov. Josh Shapiro shared new details about the arson that forced his family’s evacuation from the governor’s residence, thanking firefighters for their response to the blaze
While on a supply run in storm-ravaged Kentucky, members of FEMA’s Maryland USAR-TF1 jumped into action to battle a house fire
The Tri-Community firefighter was found in the home’s basement
When firefighters arrived, they discovered the fire and smoke pouring from the second, third and fourth floors
A total of 44 personnel responded to the apartment blaze officials say began with a barbecue grill left unattended on a balcony
Collapse
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The chief was on his way home from the firehouse when he spotted the smoke
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A county commissioner with 44 years of firefighting experience testified in support of the proposal
Officials say gases generated by the fire exploded just after a crew entered the building
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Windy conditions and lack of firewalls and sprinkler systems hindered firefighters’ extinguishment efforts
The man, a 19-year-old French citizen, was gravely injured in the blaze at the 25-story apartment building, which was not equipped with sprinklers
City officials had asked for buildings to be retrofitted after a 2013 fire at the same 1960s-era apartment building
A total of 11 people suffered smoke inhalation at the massive overnight blaze
The man climbed from a window to escape the heat and is now in critical condition; others rescued by helicopter from roof
Firefighters rescued residents from the roof of the 25-story apartment building during the fire that officials have deemed “suspicious”
The Plymouth Township Fire Rescue Tilbury 169 Station, just up the road from the diner, was unable to respond after closing in August
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The firefighter and three residents were treated for smoke inhalation after the rescue
One firefighter was injured fighting the New Jersey blaze that destroyed several buildings
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A total of 22 people were injured, two critically, in the early-morning high-rise fire
A firefighter fell from the second floor and two others were also injured in the Sunday morning blaze
The blaze burned for about half an hour as contents in the garage created a hazard for firefighters
Firefighters responded reports of multiple people trapped and jumping from their apartments
Fire department officials said several residents were hanging out of windows as firefighters arrived
Firefighters said dozens escaped injury after being awakened by a passerby who saw the flames from his car
The former fire marshal said sprinklers like those installed in every high-rise unit in St. Paul could have saved lives in the Minneapolis blaze that killed five
The couple thanked the firefighters for going above and beyond to retrieve the special items
“We feel them in our hearts and minds as they continue to guide us,” said Worcester Fire Chief Michael Lavoie at the Tuesday night ceremony
All residents and visitors escaped the apartment building blaze without serious injuries after firefighters and neighbors helped rescue those who were trapped
A Public Housing Authority document listed sprinklers as a future priority in the 50-year-old building