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www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

Firefighters tackle huge fire in Northampton city centre

Firefighters are making good progress in tackling a huge blaze in Northampton town center, with a 500m cordon in place to contain the fire. [ more ]
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

'AVOID area' as 20 evacuate huge flat fire in south London block

The firefighters are tackling a huge blaze in a three-storey residential block. Around 80 firefighters and 12 engines are on site, and 20 individuals were evacuated with some treated for smoke inhalation. [ more ]
Miami Herald
1 month ago
Miami

Brush fires still not contained in west Miami-Dade, health precautions in place, officials say

Firefighters in west Miami-Dade County battle two grass fires, with one 90% and the other 45% contained. [ more ]
BKReader
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Worker Injured in Borough Park Building Fire

Over 100 firefighters and EMS personnel responded to a fire in a Borough Park building.
Red Cross representatives assisted families affected by the fire in Brooklyn. [ more ]
www.kilburntimes.co.uk
3 months ago
London

One person rushed to hospital after shop blaze

Firefighters are tackling a blaze on Bridge Road in Wembley.
One person is in the hospital and four are being treated on-site due to a shop fire. [ more ]
The Mercury News
1 week ago
California

Fire crews fighting three-alarm wild fire in East Bay

Fire crews battled three-alarm wild fire in Contra Costa County near Deer Valley Road. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

Firefighters tackle huge fire in Northampton city centre

Firefighters are making good progress in tackling a huge blaze in Northampton town center, with a 500m cordon in place to contain the fire. [ more ]
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

'AVOID area' as 20 evacuate huge flat fire in south London block

The firefighters are tackling a huge blaze in a three-storey residential block. Around 80 firefighters and 12 engines are on site, and 20 individuals were evacuated with some treated for smoke inhalation. [ more ]
Miami Herald
1 month ago
Miami

Brush fires still not contained in west Miami-Dade, health precautions in place, officials say

Firefighters in west Miami-Dade County battle two grass fires, with one 90% and the other 45% contained. [ more ]
BKReader
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Worker Injured in Borough Park Building Fire

Over 100 firefighters and EMS personnel responded to a fire in a Borough Park building.
Red Cross representatives assisted families affected by the fire in Brooklyn. [ more ]
www.kilburntimes.co.uk
3 months ago
London

One person rushed to hospital after shop blaze

Firefighters are tackling a blaze on Bridge Road in Wembley.
One person is in the hospital and four are being treated on-site due to a shop fire. [ more ]
The Mercury News
1 week ago
California

Fire crews fighting three-alarm wild fire in East Bay

Fire crews battled three-alarm wild fire in Contra Costa County near Deer Valley Road. [ more ]
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www.npr.org
2 weeks ago
US news

U.S. faces firefighter shortage; global condemnation toward Israel mounts

Israel's airstrike on Rafah caused international condemnation. Labor shortage in U.S. wildland firefighting poses risks for the upcoming wildfire season. [ more ]
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www.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

'Keep windows and doors closed' warning amid Charlton warehouse fire

Keep windows and doors closed to prevent smoke inhalation during a fire incident in Charlton. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Investigation into Abbey Wood maisonette fire as two women escape blaze

London Fire Brigade is investigating a maisonette fire in Abbey Wood where two women escaped unharmed.
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were involved in controlling the fire at Lensbury Way. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
1 day ago
London

Fire crews called to 500 tonnes of burning waste

Residents advised to keep doors and windows shut due to smoke from the waste recycling center fire. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

'Keep windows and doors closed' warning amid Charlton warehouse fire

Keep windows and doors closed to prevent smoke inhalation during a fire incident in Charlton. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Investigation into Abbey Wood maisonette fire as two women escape blaze

London Fire Brigade is investigating a maisonette fire in Abbey Wood where two women escaped unharmed.
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were involved in controlling the fire at Lensbury Way. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
1 day ago
London

Fire crews called to 500 tonnes of burning waste

Residents advised to keep doors and windows shut due to smoke from the waste recycling center fire. [ more ]
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www.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago
Women

Only 9% of Berkeley firefighters are women. The fire department wants to change that

First in Fire camp by BFD aims to recruit more women into the fire service. [ more ]
#fire-safety
www.newhamrecorder.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Locals asked to shut windows as fire in scrap metal yard fills the air with smoke

Fire in scrap metal recycling yard emitted black smoke, prompting locals to close windows.
No injuries reported, firefighters took four hours to control the fire with smoke reaching neighboring areas. [ more ]
www.kilburntimes.co.uk
4 months ago
London

'They sat on their hands': MP slams housing association over 'repeated' fire warnings

Around 125 firefighters tackled a blaze in Wembley, London, which damaged a building and its roof.
Residents had previously expressed concerns about the cladding on the building, but nothing was done to address the issue. [ more ]
www.newhamrecorder.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Locals asked to shut windows as fire in scrap metal yard fills the air with smoke

Fire in scrap metal recycling yard emitted black smoke, prompting locals to close windows.
No injuries reported, firefighters took four hours to control the fire with smoke reaching neighboring areas. [ more ]
www.kilburntimes.co.uk
4 months ago
London

'They sat on their hands': MP slams housing association over 'repeated' fire warnings

Around 125 firefighters tackled a blaze in Wembley, London, which damaged a building and its roof.
Residents had previously expressed concerns about the cladding on the building, but nothing was done to address the issue. [ more ]
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BKReader
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Firefighters Rescue Brownsville Woman From Burning NYCHA Building

Three firefighters from FDNY Ladder 120 saved a disabled woman from a burning apartment.
The firefighters acted quickly to rescue the woman before water hoses could be used to combat the fire. [ more ]
www.amny.com
2 days ago
Brooklyn

FDNY takes on blaze at Brighton Beach home | amNewYork

Firefighters battled a fire in a home in Brighton Beach, with no injuries reported and the cause under investigation. [ more ]
BKReader
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Firefighters Rescue Brownsville Woman From Burning NYCHA Building

Three firefighters from FDNY Ladder 120 saved a disabled woman from a burning apartment.
The firefighters acted quickly to rescue the woman before water hoses could be used to combat the fire. [ more ]
www.amny.com
2 days ago
Brooklyn

FDNY takes on blaze at Brighton Beach home | amNewYork

Firefighters battled a fire in a home in Brighton Beach, with no injuries reported and the cause under investigation. [ more ]
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www.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
California

Crews battle new blaze northwest of Corral Fire

Crews are battling a nearly 100-acre blaze near Corral Fire, while firefighters from Alameda County Fire Department were injured. The cause of both fires is under investigation. [ more ]
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