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Upper West Side
fromHoodline
4 days 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.
California
fromPadailypost
2 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.
#bronx
Boston
fromFOX 5 New York
1 day 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.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Five-Story Bronx Building Erupts In Pre-Dawn Blaze

A fire broke out in a Bronx apartment building early Thursday, with no reported injuries and a significant response from firefighters.
Boston
fromFOX 5 New York
1 day 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.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Five-Story Bronx Building Erupts In Pre-Dawn Blaze

A fire broke out in a Bronx apartment building early Thursday, with no reported injuries and a significant response from firefighters.
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.
Toronto startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

Firefighters battle out-of-control blaze at one of Australia's two remaining oil refineries in Geelong

A major fire at the Viva oil refinery in Geelong has caused significant disruption, with no injuries reported and containment efforts ongoing.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day 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.
New York City
fromHoodline
2 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.
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 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.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Blakeman says NYPD cop thought 'out of the box' by throwing cooler that killed fleeing suspect

Bruce Blakeman supports pardoning former NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran, calling his conviction an injustice and advocating for law enforcement.
#sam-altman
SOMA, SF
fromTNW | Insights
2 days ago

Two arrested after gunfire near Sam Altman's home, days after Molotov attack

Two people were arrested for gunfire near Sam Altman's home, following a Molotov cocktail attack two days prior, raising security concerns.
SOMA, SF
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Suspect arrested after throwing Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's SF home, OpenAI says

A suspect was arrested for throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home and making threats at the company's headquarters.
SOMA, SF
fromTNW | Insights
2 days ago

Two arrested after gunfire near Sam Altman's home, days after Molotov attack

Two people were arrested for gunfire near Sam Altman's home, following a Molotov cocktail attack two days prior, raising security concerns.
SOMA, SF
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Suspect arrested after throwing Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's SF home, OpenAI says

A suspect was arrested for throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home and making threats at the company's headquarters.
#arson
Canada news
fromABC7 Chicago
5 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.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
UK news

Suspect in fatal arson arrested while setting another residential fire: Durham police | CBC News

Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

A serial arsonist terrorized Hollywood. It ended only after two sisters died in a house fire, authorities say

Jovan Duverne, 39, is accused of starting a series of arson fires in Hollywood, resulting in the deaths of two elderly women.
Canada news
fromABC7 Chicago
5 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.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
UK news

Suspect in fatal arson arrested while setting another residential fire: Durham police | CBC News

Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

A serial arsonist terrorized Hollywood. It ended only after two sisters died in a house fire, authorities say

Jovan Duverne, 39, is accused of starting a series of arson fires in Hollywood, resulting in the deaths of two elderly women.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

'Rumbling my whole apartment': Private fireworks show unnerves Bay Area

A surprise fireworks show in San Francisco startled residents during a stormy evening, causing confusion and anxiety amid geopolitical tensions.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 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.
#yolo-county
SF parents
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Seven Arrested, Including Three County Officials, In Connection With Deadly Esparto Fireworks Explosion

Yolo County sheriff's lieutenant and five others arrested for murder related to deadly fireworks explosion.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

7 arrested, some charged with murder, in deadly Yolo County fireworks warehouse explosion

Seven people arrested in connection with the July 2025 Yolo County fireworks warehouse explosion, with some facing murder charges.
SF parents
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Seven Arrested, Including Three County Officials, In Connection With Deadly Esparto Fireworks Explosion

Yolo County sheriff's lieutenant and five others arrested for murder related to deadly fireworks explosion.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

7 arrested, some charged with murder, in deadly Yolo County fireworks warehouse explosion

Seven people arrested in connection with the July 2025 Yolo County fireworks warehouse explosion, with some facing murder charges.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 hours 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.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Man shot dead inside Brooklyn apartment as police hunt for gunman | amNewYork

A man was shot dead in a Brooklyn apartment, prompting a manhunt for the gunman by police.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 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
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

How To Properly Clean Up After An Oven Fire - Tasting Table

Cleaning your oven after a fire is a multi-step process. Once you have safely extinguished the fire, turn off the oven and close the oven door. You should also unplug or disconnect nearby appliances and electronics.
Everyday cooking
SOMA, SF
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Two Arrested In Shooting Near Sam Altman's Home Following Separate Firebomb Attack

Two suspects were arrested for gunfire near OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home, following a Molotov Cocktail attack days earlier.
#toronto
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

Man arrested after setting off pyrotechnics on German train, injuring 12

The suspect was locked in a bathroom by passengers after setting off the pyrotechnics, police said in a statement, adding that the man was carrying two knives.
Germany news
fromBoston.com
3 hours 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
fromFast Company
6 days ago

The US Forest Service is closing down research stations ahead of a catastrophic wildfire season

The U.S. Forest Service is closing 57 of 77 research facilities, raising concerns about wildfire and climate change data management.
fromCalifornia Post
4 days ago

California fireworks titan arrested at Disney after seven people killed in horror explosion at his illegal factory

The grand jury alleged a decade-long conspiracy which turned the property of a former sheriff's Lt. (Machado) into the Northern California hub for an illegal enterprise that imports and sells illegal explosives on the black market.
California
New York City
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Empty building in Chelsea caught fire, FDNY says

Firefighters extinguished a fire in an empty Manhattan apartment building, with two firefighters hospitalized for minor injuries.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Multiple people face charges, including murder, in California fireworks blast

Multiple individuals face murder charges related to a fireworks-warehouse explosion in California that resulted in seven fatalities and two injuries.
Canada news
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Man Lights 1.2 Million Square Foot Warehouse on Fire for Not Paying Him Enough

Workers face stagnant wages while living costs rise, leading to extreme actions like arson in frustration.
fromAP News
6 days ago

NYC man charged with setting deadly fire said he needed to 'get out his rage' after losing job

Roman Amatitla, 38, was seen entering and leaving the building multiple times on March 16. After buying a box of matches and stealing a beer from a nearby gas station, he returned to the building, lit a piece of paper on fire and placed it on a pile of garbage in the stairwell.
New York City
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
#house-fire
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Battery Sparks Smoke Inside Williamsburg Library

A lithium-ion battery fire occurred at the Brooklyn Public Library, prompting a quick response from firefighters with no injuries reported.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Replacement ambulances delivered after London arson attack

Four replacement ambulances have been provided to Hatzola after an arson attack destroyed their vehicles in north London.
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.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago

Dual early morning fires break out within minutes in East New York, FDNY responds * Brooklyn Paper

Two early-morning fires in East New York were controlled by FDNY with no reported injuries.
#fdny
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 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
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.
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Fifth-alarm fire rips through Bronx building, leaving one dead and several injured | amNewYork

The fire escalated throughout the morning, ultimately reaching fifth alarm status by 7:30 a.m. One person was found dead in the apartment where the fire originated.
New York City
#warehouse-fire
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.
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.
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
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Raging 5-alarm fire destroys Sunset Park warehouse, injures 2 firefighters * Brooklyn Paper

At one point, we were using approximately 15,000 gallons of water a minute on this fire. There is extensive, extensive damage to these buildings, just complete losses. The warehouse at 17 53rd St. was completely destroyed, its roof collapsed, and there was danger that the walls would too.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
1 month ago

Huge 5-alarm fire tears through Brooklyn warehouse; 2 firefighters hurt

A five-alarm fire destroyed a Brooklyn warehouse and damaged two adjacent buildings, injuring two firefighters and requiring over 270 emergency responders.
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
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
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Authorities investigate fatal fire

A 31-year-old woman died after a detached garage fire in North Fair Oaks; two others escaped unharmed and authorities are investigating.
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

Six fires sweep Brooklyn over weekend, leaving 11 injured * Brooklyn Paper

The first blaze broke out shortly before 6 p.m. Friday at 301 Pennsylvania Ave. in East New York, where members of the 15th Division arrived to find heavy fire on the first floor and extension to the second. Engine Company 290 and Ladder Company 103 knocked back the flames, and the fire was declared under control at 6:45 p.m.
Brooklyn
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