Structure Fire
Auburn Engine Company 4 firefighters faced heavy smoke and two occupants trapped on the roof
Bentonia firefighters are salvaging what they can and relying on neighboring departments after losing their firehouse
Firefighters in Williamsport rescue an occupant on the roof of a burning house
Richmond Fire Chief Tim Brown said it may be weeks before the fire is fully extinguished because of four hot spots
Fires were burning within about 14 acres of various plastics stored inside and outside buildings; “it’s very much a mess,” said Richmond Fire Chief Tim Brown
Three other firefighters and two civilians were injured at the scene
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About 140 crewmembers responded and encountered heavy fire
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The blaze injured 3 firefighters and 3 EMS providers while destroying DNA evidence
The crewmembers were transported to hospitals and appeared to not be seriously injured, officials said
A water main break slowed firefighters’ efforts, and the Fountain of Life Center was destroyed
In the battle to save the historic Victory Baptist Church, 10 firefighters experienced near misses
The 12-alarm blaze resulted in the deaths of three Philadelphia firefighters: David Holcombe, Phyllis McAllister and James Chappell
Jerome George Williamson, 49, was allegedly “highly intoxicated” and screamed at the Plymouth firefighter before lunging towards him
We have essentially eliminated most of the redundant (and time-tested) fire protection features that we need to fight fires in these structures
From Walmart claiming operations made a fire worse to Vanessa Bryant’s $16 million win, these are the stories that stirred discussion this year
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Firefighters have been using fireboats and drones, but the fire may burn for days, and DNA evidence has been lost
Why the first coupling at the 50-foot mark is so essential to hoseline deployments
The video combines research footage with 3D modeling to show fire growth and spread throughout an apartment, the hallway and the stairwell
Officials said they had no reason to think anyone was inside. Crews performed interior operations but evacuated after seeing signs of structural instability.
Flames spread fast from the kitchen to the rest of the building, fueled by grease and wind, San Antonio Fire Chief Charles Hood said
Firefighters must ensure that they have and properly maintain air monitoring equipment to quickly identify dangerous environments
More than 100 firefighters and other rescue personnel responded to the scene of a partial building collapse, heavy fire conditions and multiple injuries
Mayday training, preplanning, mutual-aid agreements and scene size-ups emerge as common themes in major incidents
“This is not something we normally go to. We have about a third of our department on sites,” said Jackson Assistant Chief Patrick Armon
Four crewmembers were on the rope during the rarely needed, lifesaving maneuver
Commissioner Laura Kavanagh said the fire started in a 20th-floor apartment from a lithium battery connected to an unspecified micromobility device
Hampton Fire and Rescue may face citations if the inquiry determines it violated occupational safety and health regulations
One person was injured, the building collapsed in several spots and firefighters hosed down nearby buildings
Four residents were also injured at the two-alarm fire; Hampton crews were still on the scene hours later
Fire crews from around Michigan and Wisconsin continue their aggressive attack as environmental officials monitor the area’s drinking water
Tort claim notices name more than 30 fire departments
Crewmembers rushed the child to an ambulance and tried to resuscitate her, but she went into cardiac arrest on the way to a hospital
More than 180 firefighters, 19 fire engines and 13 trucks responded to the blaze that included five connected commercial structures
