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Rural MO Wildfire

Wildfire Tears Through Rural MO Lake Community, Displacing Dozens

A wildfire in Ray County displaced dozens, destroying at least three homes. The American Red Cross and Salvation Army are providing assistance and shelter for affected residents.
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Dead VA Fire

One Dead, Three Injured in VA House Fire

One person died and three were injured in a house fire on Peppers Ferry Road in Christiansburg. The cause is under investigation by Virginia State Police and the State Fire Marshal's Office.
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NY Fire Captain Arrested for Alleged Forged Checks

A captain in the Glens Falls Fire Department was arrested for allegedly writing and cashing fraudulent checks from the fire union account.
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Easton PA fire

Crews Battle Stubborn Easton (PA) Fire; at Least One Injured

A fire on Northampton Street in Easton has left over 3,000 residents without power and at least one person injured.
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What You Need to Know About the Pressurized Water Can

Why is the pressurized water can so important? Rick Lasky and John Salka discuss the reasons on this episode of The Command Post.
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Adopt an Ownership Mentality

Ownership mentality in firefighting emphasizes accountability and personal investment in work. Frank Viscuso on why this is so important.
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Coeur d'Alene Fire Engineer Dave Tysdal

ID Firefighter Injured in July Shooting Retires

Coeur d'Alene firefighter David Tysdal has retired after 24 years due to life-threatening injuries sustained while warning others during a shooting incident on Canfield Mountain last summer.
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MA Home Has ‘Catastrophic Damage’ After No Fire Hydrants, Frozen Lakes Slowed Response

A fire in Monson, MA, caused catastrophic damage to a home due to insufficient fire hydrants and frozen lakes hindering firefighters' efforts.
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Boston Firefighter, Resident Sent to Hospital After Three-Alarm Fire

A three-alarm fire in Jamaica Plain hospitalized a firefighter and a resident.
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CA Woman Injured in Phone Charger Fire

A Woodland Hills woman suffered chemical burns after a portable charger exploded, igniting her bed. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission advises using approved chargers and supervision.
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Forklift Hitting Gas Line Caused Explosion at MI Facility

A propane gas explosion in Marbletown injured one person and killed two dogs, with multiple fire departments responding to the incident that spread from a trailer to a mobile home.
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One Injured in WI Garage Fire

One person was injured in a garage fire on La Crosse's South Side.
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Loveland CO Chief Tim Sendelbach

Authority Board Approves Letter of Intent to Terminate Embattled CO Fire Chief

The Loveland Fire Rescue Authority Board voted to proceed with the termination of Chief Tim Sendelbach, who has been on paid leave since January, without disclosing specific reasons for the action.
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Fitchburg suspicious fire and arson

Arson Squad Probes Series of MA Fires, Including One That Prompted Rescue

Danielle RaySentinel & Enterprise, Fitchburg, Mass.(TNS) Feb. 18—FITCHBURG — A two-alarm fire that broke out at 264 Myrtle Ave. Wednesday morning was the most recent in a string of house fires that are being investigated by the Fitchburg Fire arson squad, along with the State Fire Marshal's office. Fitchburg Fire Chief Dante Suarez said that, in addition to the Myrtle Avenue fire on Wednesday,
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Heavy Snow Caused Gas Leak, Explosion at NY Church that Injured Firefighters

02.19.2026
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MA Bridge Burns in Homeless Encampment Fire

02.19.2026
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Lithium-Ion Batteries Cause Fire at WA Glass Shop

02.19.2026
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Video: NC Home Had Flames Shooting Through Roof in Middle of the Night

02.19.2026
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IN Fire Chief Removed

02.19.2026
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The Most Essential First Five-Minute Fireground Task

02.18.2026
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Citing Fire Risk, L.A. May Get More Power to Remove Hillside Homeless Encampments

02.18.2026
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School Bus Bursts into Flames Near Busy NJ Highway

02.18.2026
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WA Auto Salvage Yard Engulfed in Heavy Fire Over the Weekend

02.18.2026
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Fireworks Ship Explosion in China Kills 12 People in the Second Such Blast in Days

02.18.2026
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Man Laying Outside CA Firehouse Struck by Fire Department Vehicle Responding to Fire

02.18.2026
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Firefighters Battle Three-Alarm Fire at MA Mall

02.18.2026
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