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New York City
fromHoodline
1 hour ago

FDNY Activity Snarls Traffic Near Myrtle And Adelphi In Brooklyn

Heavy emergency activity in Brooklyn is causing traffic delays, road closures, and mass transit disruptions; commuters are advised to use alternate routes.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 hour ago

FDNY Activity Snarls Traffic Near Myrtle And Adelphi In Brooklyn

Heavy emergency activity in Brooklyn is causing traffic delays, road closures, and mass transit disruptions; commuters are advised to use alternate routes.
#arson
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Counter-terror police investigate another arson attack

Counter-terrorism police investigate an arson attack in Hendon, London, with no injuries reported and no current links to other incidents.
London politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

British police probe another arson attack in London

British counter-terrorism police are investigating an arson attack on a shop in Hendon, London, targeting a Jewish community.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 hours ago

Attempted murder arrest after car hits pedestrians

The driver of the car, a 29-year-old woman, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder, GBH, dangerous driving and drink driving.
London
California
fromLos Angeles Times
23 hours ago

What to plant (and what to remove) in California's new 'Zone Zero' fire-safety proposal

California proposed new landscaping regulations for fire-prone areas, creating a 1-foot 'Safety Zone' around homes where no burnable materials are allowed.
fromSnowBrains
17 hours ago

How to Survive Falling Through Ice: 6 Key Steps

If you feel the ice cracking beneath you before a fall, prepare yourself for the shock of cold water. The shock of the water causes immediate changes in breathing and heart rate, so it is not to be underestimated.
Snowboarding
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Heroic dog's nonstop barking saves Orange County family from fire, says owner

A dog named Fillmore alerted his family to a garage fire, likely saving their lives and preventing greater damage.
#fdny
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
1 week ago

FDNY called to battery fire inside Williamsburg library

FDNY responded to a lithium-ion battery fire at the Williamsburg library, which was extinguished without injuries or structural damage.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
4 weeks ago

Brooklyn 3-Alarm Fire Update From FDNY

FDNY officials provided updates on a three-alarm fire in Brooklyn, indicating a significant response involving multiple units and extended operations.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
1 week ago

FDNY called to battery fire inside Williamsburg library

FDNY responded to a lithium-ion battery fire at the Williamsburg library, which was extinguished without injuries or structural damage.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
4 weeks ago

Brooklyn 3-Alarm Fire Update From FDNY

FDNY officials provided updates on a three-alarm fire in Brooklyn, indicating a significant response involving multiple units and extended operations.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Rodney Marshall appointed new fire commissioner, becomes first Black leader in department history

Rodney Marshall has been appointed as Boston's first Black fire commissioner after a 35-year career in the Boston Fire Department.
#fire
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Fire prompts patient transfers at Boston Medical Center in Brighton

A fire at Boston Medical Center led to the transfer of 25 patients, including ICU patients, to ensure their safety and continuity of care.
California
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

11 people lose their home in an apartment fire

A kitchen renovation project caused a fire in a Mountain View apartment, displacing 11 residents but resulting in no injuries.
fromQNS
1 week ago
New York City

Hundreds of firefighters battle massive 5-alarm warehouse fire in College Point: FDNY - QNS

Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Fire prompts patient transfers at Boston Medical Center in Brighton

A fire at Boston Medical Center led to the transfer of 25 patients, including ICU patients, to ensure their safety and continuity of care.
California
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

11 people lose their home in an apartment fire

A kitchen renovation project caused a fire in a Mountain View apartment, displacing 11 residents but resulting in no injuries.
fromQNS
1 week ago
New York City

Hundreds of firefighters battle massive 5-alarm warehouse fire in College Point: FDNY - QNS

Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

People who are excellent in emergencies and fall apart during ordinary weeks aren't wired wrong. Their nervous system was calibrated for crisis, and calm registers as the absence of signal rather than the presence of safety. They function brilliantly when the house is burning because fire is the only temperature that feels familiar. - Silicon Canals

The autonomic nervous system has a social engagement system that affects how individuals respond to stress and calm.
SF parents
fromabc7.com
3 days ago

Camp Mystic security guard says an early evacuation order could have saved lives

A security guard acknowledged that an early evacuation order during the 2025 flood could have saved lives at Camp Mystic.
Brooklyn
from710 WOR
2 days ago

NYPD Detectives On Modified Duty After Brooklyn Incident | 710 WOR

Two NYPD detectives are under investigation for violently arresting an innocent man, leading to public outcry and calls for justice.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Brush fire in Riverside County triggers evacuations, damages at least one home

The Yearling fire in Jurupa Valley grew to 34 acres, damaging one home and prompting evacuations, with 110 personnel responding.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

In a Public Crisis, What You Prioritize Determines Whether You Execute or Stall

In a crisis, leaders must discern which voices matter to maintain control and focus on relevant stakeholders.
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

Flood warning: How citizens' AI agents will swamp public services | Computer Weekly

AI has the potential to transform public services by reducing user friction and improving access for citizens.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Former Boston police commissioner, off-duty cop, firefighter, and restaurant partner save choking man

Quick action by off-duty responders saved an 80-year-old man choking at a Chestnut Hill restaurant on Easter eve.
#wildfire
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

300 firefighters combat Vista fire, evacuations ordered in Lake Elsinore

Evacuation orders are in effect in Lake Elsinore due to the Vista fire, which has burned 141 acres with no containment.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

300 firefighters combat Vista fire, evacuations ordered in Lake Elsinore

Evacuation orders are in effect in Lake Elsinore due to the Vista fire, which has burned 141 acres with no containment.
Fundraising
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Firefighters ask for support for colleague critically injured in training academy fall

Community support is requested for firefighter Nick Spinale, who sustained serious injuries during training and requires multiple surgeries for recovery.
Boston
fromFOX 5 New York
4 days ago

Smoke reported at Macombs Dam Park near Yankee Stadium

A fire at Macombs Dam Park in the Bronx produced heavy smoke but did not impact Yankee Stadium.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Woman jumps off third floor balcony to escape fire

This incident highlights why you should always ensure your escape route is clear and why we recommend to never charge your e-bike or e-scooter on your means of escape, such as a hallway or by your front door.
London
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 days ago

Silver Mountain, ID, General Manager Writes Sincere, Openhearted Letter About In-Bounds Avalanche - SnowBrains

Silver Mountain Ski Area faced operational challenges during a winter storm, leading to avalanche incidents and a public apology from management for communication failures.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 days ago

NYPD and Brooklyn DA Joint Public Safety Announcement

NYPD Commissioner and Brooklyn DA to announce important public safety initiative.
New York City
fromHoodline
5 days ago

East Flatbush Blaze Kills 2, Firefighter Injured

A late-night fire in East Flatbush resulted in two fatalities and one firefighter hospitalized due to smoke inhalation.
California
fromReuters
1 year ago

How California fights fires from the skies

Firefighters in Los Angeles are combating severe wildfires with a large fleet of aerial firefighting aircraft.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

The secret life of Boston's street corner fire alarm boxes

Boston's telegraph-based fire alarm system, operational since 1852, remains functional today, providing reliable emergency communication independent of modern technology.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
4 days ago

"Sweeping Restructuring" of U.S. Forest Service Fuels Public Lands Concerns - SnowBrains

The U.S. Forest Service is undergoing a major restructuring, relocating headquarters and closing regional offices, which critics argue weakens its effectiveness.
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

4-year-old survives 7-story fall from Worcester apartment building

The boy fell from the seventh floor and landed in an area of mulch. Despite the fall, the child was alert, breathing, and conscious, though he was crying.
Boston
Environment
fromHigh Country News
3 weeks ago

Why intentional fires can still be safe during this dry spring - High Country News

Prescribed and cultural burning is essential for managing vegetation and preventing wildfires in the West, even during dry conditions.
East Bay (California)
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Berkeley Hills fire raises concerns about inaccessible escape route due to locked gate

A two-alarm fire destroyed one Berkeley Hills home and damaged another, raising concerns about neighborhood evacuation routes when emergency exits were inaccessible.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Person seriously injured in fall at Firefighting Academy facility

Emergency crews responded around 9:05 a.m. to the Department of Fire Services Firefighting Academy facility, where a person had been reportedly injured in a fall.
Boston
NYC LGBT
fromQueens, NY Patch
1 month ago

3 Killed In 4-Alarm NYC Building Fire: FDNY

A four-alarm fire in Queens killed three people, injured five firefighters, and hospitalized two others in critical condition on Monday afternoon.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Experience: I suffered terrible burns as a child then became a firefighter

A severe burn accident at age six caused third- and fourth-degree burns on 73% of the body, requiring a year of hospitalization and long-term recovery, fundamentally shaping life trajectory and resilience.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Glasgow's only high-ladder fire engine unavailable during office block inferno

The Scottish fire and rescue service confirmed that, while standard city-based fire engines were on the scene within minutes of the first 999 call, the nearest available high-reach appliance which adds vital additional capacity to tackle a large blaze came from Coatbridge, an 11-mile (18km), 26-minute drive away in light traffic.
Public health
Boston
fromNew York Daily News
3 weeks ago

Firefighter injured battling blaze in vacant Brooklyn home

A firefighter was injured while battling a blaze in a vacant Brighton Beach home that spread to three other homes.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

EXCLUSIVE: Seasonal firefighters beat the heat at Cal Fire's training academy

Extreme heat poses significant challenges for seasonal firefighters during their training academy in Napa Valley.
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
32 years ago

Fire Fight at the Selleck Corral

Tom Selleck's Thousand Oaks ranch survived the Green Meadow fire due to fire-sprinkler systems, water wells, and fire-retardant vegetation clearing he implemented over the previous year.
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

Citizen video shows FDNY responding to fire on York Street

The FDNY says that the fire was reported on the 12th floor of an apartment building on 190 York St. just after 1:30 a.m. Over 100 fire and EMS personnel responded.
New York City
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Firefighter suffers cardiac arrest during Hyde Park blaze

A firefighter suffered cardiac arrest while battling a warehouse roof fire in Hyde Park that caused approximately $750,000 in damage.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
4 weeks ago

Massive Midwood Fire Sends Smoke Over Brooklyn

A massive fire in Midwood, Brooklyn, prompted a significant emergency response with thick smoke and ongoing firefighting efforts.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Data centre blaze tackled by 60 firefighters

LFB Dozens of firefighters have extinguished a fire in the basement of a data centre in east London. London Fire Brigade (LFB) said around 60 firefighters and eight fire engines were called to Nutmeg Lane, Blackwall at 04:50 GMT on Saturday. The fire broke out in a battery room containing lead-acid batteries and was brought under control before 07:00. The cause of the blaze has not been determined.
UK news
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Should Never, Ever Make

If you are choking and are alone, try to get yourself into a high-traffic area, such as a hallway in a building or outside your house. If you pass out, you're way more likely to be found as opposed to being in a room in a building or your house. Call 911 even though you can't speak. Someone will be sent to your location by dispatch.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A. firefighter testifies that Lachman fire was not fully put out when crews were ordered to leave

I didn't even want to use my gloved hand because it was hot, so I just kicked it with my boot to kind of expose it. There was like red hot like coals that was still smoldering, and I even heard crackling.
Los Angeles
New York City
fromHoodline
1 month ago

FDNY Leaders Questioned Over Overtime And Firehouse Repairs

FDNY faces budget pressures with 69% of overtime budget already spent, aging firehouses needing repairs, and low EMS pay amid Mayor Mamdani's citywide efficiency mandate requiring $5.4 billion in savings.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Fire rips through home in south London

A two-storey house in Morden was gutted by fire that spread to neighbouring roofs; three people treated for smoke inhalation, around 70 firefighters responded, cause under investigation.
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Need To Stop Making ASAP

Home medical oxygen increases fire risk; secure and store cylinders properly, avoid ignition sources, and use smoke alarms and warning signs.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: The Wildfire Season You're Not Prepared For

Extreme wildfire conditions caused by heat, drought, and wind alignment have nearly tripled globally over 45 years, with human-caused climate change responsible for over half this increase, making simultaneous extreme fire weather across multiple regions increasingly common.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
1 month ago

Brooklyn inferno draws massive FDNY response; people told to close windows

A massive five-alarm warehouse fire in Brooklyn's Sunset Park destroyed three factory buildings, requiring 250+ emergency personnel and 15,000 gallons of water per minute to combat.
Environment
fromKqed
2 months ago

Living With Fire: Inside Northern California's First 'Wildfire-Prepared Neighborhood' | KQED

Developers are building wildfire-prepared, fire-hardened neighborhoods to reduce wildfire risk and improve homeowner access to insurance.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Massive fire in Brooklyn heavily damages industrial building in Sunset Park

A five-alarm fire destroyed an industrial building in Brooklyn, requiring over 270 first responders and causing extensive damage to multiple structures.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Man laying outside Oakland firehouse struck by fire department vehicle responding to blaze

A man believed to be unhoused and possibly sleeping outside East Oakland Fire Station 20 was struck by a responding fire department pickup and hospitalized.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Firefighters battle three-alarm blaze in San Jose

Three-alarm fire Friday evening at a vacant two-story structure on the 1700 block of Saratoga Avenue in San Jose prompted road closures; no injuries.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

FDNY responds to fifthfloor fire at Bushwick Houses

FDNY responded to a fifth-floor fire at Bushwick Houses on Friday afternoon with 120 personnel; no injuries reported and Red Cross assisted two people.
California
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Oakland's fire department has a secret weapon - a candid spokesperson

Some public information officers obstruct access by stonewalling, while others prioritize transparency and prompt communication to serve the public and support journalism.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Large police presence seen as firefighters respond to house fire in San Bruno

A large house on Keefe Court in San Bruno caught fire; firefighters and police responded, and an ABC7 photographer reported hearing sounds like ammunition inside.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Cal Fire to probe Ventura County response to tractor blaze that reignited into Mountain fire

A week later, powerful Santa Ana winds arrived, picked up some bits of rubber from one of the tractor's scorched tires and carried them over the containment area into dry vegetation, bringing the fire back to life, according to investigators. The subsequent blaze, the Mountain fire, burned nearly 20,000 acres and destroyed roughly 250 homes and structures in Camarillo Hills and nearby communities in western Ventura County.
California
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Borough Park fire injures one firefighter, six civilians

BOROUGH PARK - A fire inside a Borough Park building left six civilians and one firefighter injured on Wednesday, Jan. 28. The blaze started at 8:50 a.m. on the second floor of the building. FDNY said 21 units and 79 firefighters and EMS workers were at the scene. The fire was put out at 10:10 a.m. One person is in critical condition while five civilians and a firefighter sustained minor injuries.
New York City
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Brooklyn firefighters battle three-alarm apartment blaze in extreme cold

A three-alarm fire at 464 Clinton Ave. in Fort Greene spread vertically through multiple floors and was fought in extreme winter conditions with no injuries.
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