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Upper West Side
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Three-Alarm Fire Near 22nd Street in Chelsea

A three-alarm fire in Chelsea caused heavy smoke, traffic delays, and emergency responses, with officials advising residents to stay indoors and avoid smoke.
fromQNS
2 days ago
New York City

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

Upper West Side
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Three-Alarm Fire Near 22nd Street in Chelsea

A three-alarm fire in Chelsea caused heavy smoke, traffic delays, and emergency responses, with officials advising residents to stay indoors and avoid smoke.
fromQNS
2 days ago
New York City

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

SF politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

Some communities are enduring unprecedented long waits on federal disaster requests, and Democrat-led states say they're being denied | Fortune

The Trump administration approved disaster declarations for seven states, enabling federal support for recovery from extreme weather events.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 days 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.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

A Sinaloa miner's agonizing 13 days of being submerged in water in the dark

One of the miners trapped after a gold mine in Sinaloa collapsed emerged from the darkness alive. Located with the help of a team of divers, the rescue of Francisco Zapata Najera gave hope to those waiting outside.
Mission District
Canada news
fromABC7 Chicago
3 days ago

What we know about arson suspect in California warehouse fire

Chamel Abdulkarim is accused of starting a massive warehouse fire in Ontario, California, facing multiple felony charges and potential life imprisonment.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 days ago

For dozens displaced by West Berkeley apartment fire, it's been a week of loss and stress

Residents displaced by a fire in West Berkeley face deep loss, anxiety, and the challenge of rebuilding their lives amidst ongoing responsibilities.
Fundraising
fromBoston.com
5 days 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.
#wildfire-preparedness
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Napa nonprofit installing new 'Beacon Boxes' to help guide crews during wildfire emergencies

Firefighters in Napa County are using Beacon Boxes to improve navigation and access to resources during wildfire emergencies.
Renovation
fromEarth911
6 days ago

Guest Idea: April Is Already Fire Season. Is Your Home Ready?

Wildfire preparedness focuses on reducing ember ignition risks, especially in the critical five-foot zone around homes.
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Five-Story Bronx Building Erupts In Pre-Dawn Blaze

The FDNY is committed to empowering our communities with the knowledge and tools to prevent fires and protect lives, emphasizing education and resources in at-risk areas.
Brooklyn
Medicine
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

The risk of miracle cures: Death of eight people following vitamin injections sparks alarm in Mexico

IV therapy clinics offer vitamin injections for revitalization, but recent deaths raise concerns about safety and oversight in such treatments.
fromBoston.com
6 days 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
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

US is using Mexico as a garbage sink' leading to toxic crisis', UN expert says

Mexico is facing a toxic crisis due to imported waste and lax environmental standards, impacting public health and safety.
#wildfire
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate

fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate

fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Garda Commissioner declares national fuel protests an 'exceptional event'; Ambulance and fire services to curtail operations due to fuel shortages

Three national fuel depots at Whitegate refinery, Shannon Foynes port and the Port of Galway remain restricted due to the blockades, and movement at the three sites is extremely limited.
Europe news
fromABC7 Chicago
6 days ago

Video shows kids narrowly escape fiery motorcycle crash in Texas

Surveillance video captured a motorcycle entering the frame rapidly, with the driver not far behind, heading towards the intersection of Oakwood Crest and Wooden Fox.
Boston
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Mexico finds 2 boats lost while carrying aid to Cuba

The vessels were transporting aid to the Caribbean's island nation, amid biting shortages triggered by a tightened US embargo. They were due to arrive in Havana on Tuesday or Wednesday but failed to reach the island, prompting a search and rescue mission.
Miami Marlins
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

There's a massive measles vaccine campaign in Mexico. Is the public on board?

A measles outbreak in Mexico has led to a massive vaccination campaign targeting 2.5 million people weekly.
Pets
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Lucky pup thanks NH firefighters for quick thinking that saved his life

Firefighters saved Ziggy the dog's life by applying a tourniquet after he cut his leg on a solar light.
#fdny
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Humpday Headlines: Oakland Apartment Fire Displaces Residents, Kills Cat

A cat died and multiple residents were displaced in a North Oakland apartment fire, with four units damaged but no injuries reported.
Online Community Development
fromSecuritymagazine
3 weeks ago

Mexico Security Crisis: Never Waste a Crisis

Security crises create opportunities for leaders to secure business support for enhanced security programs, technology investments, and team expansion by demonstrating value during heightened organizational attention.
Boston
fromNew York Daily News
2 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.
#wildfires
NYC LGBT
fromQueens, NY Patch
4 weeks 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.
NYC LGBT
fromFOX 5 New York
4 weeks ago

3 dead in Queens fire as building collapse traps firefighters

A four-alarm fire in Queens killed three people, injured nine others, and temporarily trapped two firefighters when an interior staircase collapsed.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks 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.
Canada news
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Two people dead after an Air Canada jet struck a firetruck on the LaGuardia Airport runway | Fortune

Two pilots died and several others were injured when an Air Canada jet struck a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport.
fromNews 12 - Default
3 weeks 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
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 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.
#warehouse-fire
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 weeks 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.
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.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Two officers rescue woman found asleep amid house fire in Merrimac

Two police officers rescued a sleeping woman from a burning house in Merrimac after a resident's 911 call alerted them to the fire.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Boston firefighter, National Guard member reportedly injured in strike that killed 6 U.S. soldiers

An Iranian drone strike in Kuwait killed six U.S. soldiers and injured Boston firefighter and Army National Guard Major Mark Garcia, who is recovering in Germany.
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.
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
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.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Rescuers search for missing after storm deluge kills 30 in Brazil

Record rainfall in southeastern Brazil caused floods and landslides killing 30 people with 39 missing, affecting thousands in Minas Gerais state.
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
Gadgets
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

When every second counts: government tech helps first responders' lifesaving missions

Indoor-capable drones and indoor location-tracking technologies significantly improve first responder situational awareness and reduce risk in hazardous interior environments.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month 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
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Video shows rescue of family from Milpitas apartment fire; toddler and dog thrown from balcony

Milpitas police officers caught a three-year-old child and family dog dropped from a burning second-floor apartment balcony, safely rescuing the family from the fire.
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.
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.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

As Australia burns, locals learn to adapt

Extreme heat and powerful winds combined with tinder-dry eucalyptus forests create catastrophic bushfire risk, threatening lives, properties, wildlife, and forcing urgent evacuation decisions.
#fire-engine-crash
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Four-alarm Bronx fire leaves two injured, 30 residents left out in the bitter cold amNewYork

A four-alarm fire at 1215 Grand Concourse in Highbridge injured two, displaced about 30 residents, and involved more than 170 firefighters amid frigid conditions.
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
fromHoodline
1 month ago

3 Hurt in Upper East Side NYCHA Fire

A fire at the Stanley M. Isaacs Houses left three people injured after flames broke out on the eighth floor of one of the NYCHA towers on First Avenue between East 93rd and East 94th Streets, according to the New York City Fire Department. Firefighters said the blaze was brought under control in about 30 minutes and that crews searched the building to ensure no other occupants were trapped.
New York City
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.
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.
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