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BREAKING Derby explosion: 'Massive blast' in city centre as dramatic footage shows fire raging on roof
A 'massive' explosion has rocked Derby city centre as dramatic footage shows a large fire raging on a roof.<p>Pictures show huge clouds of smoke over …
Fire FightingFirefighting Robot Snake Flies on Jets of Water
Fires have an unfortunate habit of happening in places that aren’t necessarily easy to reach. Whether the source of the fire is somewhere deep within …
RoboticsNeighbors heard explosion before Northeast Side fire engulfed home
A blaze at a Northeast Side home Monday afternoon proved to be difficult for firefighters who were also battling high temperatures.<p>San Antonio Fire …
San AntonioBaby falls asleep in fireman's arms
- An adorable photograph of a fireman and a little baby is melting hearts throughout the world.<p>The Chattanooga Fire Department shared the photo, …
Los AngelesQld servo gas leak prompts warning
Residents in the Whitsunday coastal town of Bowen have been warned to shut their windows and stay clear of a petrol station that's leaking gas.
Fire FightingFirefighters douse flames at five-unit building in Sarsfield
Quick action by firefighters prevented flames from spreading through a five-unit building in Sarsfield, the Ottawa fire department reported Monday.A …
Fire FightingMercury Found in Coronado Garage Scorched by Fire
Firefighters found mercury inside of the garage of a home that caught fire Monday in Coronado.<p>The City of Coronado said the 400 block of D Avenue …
CaliforniaFirefighters on scene of condo fire in Greenville
Firefighters are on the scene of a fire at a condo complex in Greenville.<p>The fire is on Spinnaker Court. The fire was reported just after noon, …
CondominiumsFirefighter who died after motorcycle hit bear in Oregon mourned as 'creative soul'
An off-duty firefighter died Saturday night in a bizarre accident on an Oregon highway after hitting a bear on his motorcycle, Oregon State Police …
Fire FightingHomicide, fatal car crash are related, cops say
The vehicle involved in a fiery crash that killed one person is registered to the apartment where a woman was found dead on Saturday night, according …
Orange CountyExpert lists litany of serious safety breaches at Grenfell Tower
Consequence of failings was disproportionately high loss of life, says fire safety engineer<p>Serious fire safety breaches at Grenfell Tower included over 100 non-compliant fire doors, a fire fighting lift that didn’t work and a “stay put” policy that totally failed, the inquiry into the disaster has …
Grenfell TowerDrugged driver gets 5 to 12 years in prison for killing Harrisburg firefighter Denny DeVoe
Khanyae Kendall was on PCP when she caused the March 2017 crash.
PennsylvaniaElderly man in critical condition after Signal Hill apartment fire
An elderly man suffered severe burns and was listed in critical condition after a fire erupted at a Signal Hill apartment complex early Friday morning, officials said.<p>The victim, who was not identified, was in cardiac arrest when firefighters rescued him from an apartment in the 2200 block of …
Los AngelesPerson Trapped After House Collapses in North Philadelphia
Firefighters are searching for a person they believe is trapped in the rubble of a building that partially collapsed in North Philadelphia.<p>The …
Fire FightingFirefighters Battle 200-Acre Brush Fire in Agua Dulce Area
38 minutes ago<p>AGUA DULCE (CNS) - A fire that broke out early this afternoon in the Agua Dulce area quickly scorched about 200 acres of brush and was …
ForestsNew Mexico firefighters protecting community from wildfire
CIMARRON, N.M. (AP) — Extensive burning operations designed to protect a northern New Mexico community from a wildfire have proven successful so far, …
San AntonioFirefighters extinguishing blaze at barn near Tomball
Image 1of/1<p>Caption<p>Close<p>A 6,000-square foot barn was on fire in Rosehill Monday morning, according to the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office.<p>Rosehill …
Hearst CorporationMan Dies In 2-Alarm Waltham Fire
Waltham firefighters pulled a man, unconscious, from a burning building on Rumford Avenue but he reportedly died.<p>WALTHAM, MA — The man reportedly …
Fire FightingHomeless man threatens fire crews with pellet gun
SAN DIEGO -- A homeless man threatened firefighters with a pellet gun on a hillside near Balboa Park Monday morning, said authorities.<p>Fire crews …
HomelessnessFDNY crews at scene of Flushing fire
Two civilians and nine firefighters were injured early this morning at the scene of a house fire in Queens.<p>The FDNY says the call came in around 2 …
Fire FightingFirefighters mop up Southern California wildfires
Firefighters are patrolling for hotspots in the aftermath of a Southern California wildfire that forced the evacuation of about 2,000 homes over the weekend.<p>Authorities say there are no visible flames Monday morning. Firefighters have completed containment lines around 55 percent of the 150-acre …
California WildfiresCFD diver Juan Bucio to be laid to rest Monday
Monday is the funeral for a Chicago Fire Department diver who's been called a hero.<p>Juan Bucio died during a rescue attempt on the Chicago River a …
Chicago RiverFirefighters contain bedroom blaze at Southeast Austin home
Firefighters on Monday contained a blaze to a bedroom in a Southeast Austin home, fire officials said.<p>An occupant of the home was evaluated at scene …
Fire FightingFatal house fire near Tauranga
A body has been found following a house fire near Tauranga<p>Firefighters were called to the blaze on Bramley Drive in Omokoroa around 4.30am.<p>Fire and …
New ZealandInner Mongolia forest fire spreads to Heilongjiang - Xinhua
HARBIN, June 4 (Xinhua) -- A forest fire that broke out in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Saturday has spread to neighboring …
News (China)Mountain Ash rescue: Boy stuck in river after impaling foot
<b>A 12 year-old boy was stuck in water up to his chest for nearly two hours after impaling his foot on an object in a river.</b><p>Emergency crews used cutting gear and hand tools to help free the boy, who got stuck in the River Cynon in Mountain Ash at about 17:20 BST.<p>The boy was gaken to hospital in …
News (Wales)Fire destroys Valparaiso building used to store antique cars; no injuries reported
Heavy smoke was a sign of hidden flames in a structure fire that destroyed a building housing antique cars Monday afternoon on East Lincolnway in Valparaiso, an official said.<p>Multiple departments were called out to fight the fire, which left the building, at 1403 E. Lincolnway north of Galactic …
Comic BooksFire damages two Berea condominiums
A fire that damaged two condominiums in the Harbor Town community in Berea is being investigated.<p>There were occupants in each of the units when the …
Fire FightingTwo firefighters suffer minor injuries in basement fire
The injured firefighters were sent to Harborview Medical Center for precautionary measures.
Fire FightingMan dead after rescue attempt in Libertyville retention pond
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. -- Police in suburban Libertyville are investigating what caused a man to drive into a retention pond. The fire department said …
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