Former firefighter accused of planting explosives near California roadways pleads not guilty
A former firefighter with a previous arson conviction has been arrested on suspicion of detonating a homemade bomb and planting several other explosive devices.
The man pleaded not guilty to charges including possessing and exploding an explosive device with the intent to injure and destroy property. [ more ]
At This Library, You Check Out a Human, Not a Book; Uncovering the History of a Lost Artist Commune | KQED
California prides itself on being a diverse state that welcomes folks from all kinds of backgrounds.But actually connecting people who have radically different life experiences - that can be a challenge.The Santa Monica Public Library is hosting events to encourage deep one-on-one conversations between people from different backgrounds.
Firefighter jumps into action to save his 1-year-old from drowning, CA video shows
A firefighter jumped into action when his own son jumped into a pool, saving him from drowning, a California firefighter association said.Screengrab from Hemet Firefighters Association' Instagram video A firefighter jumped into action when his own son jumped into a pool, saving him from drowning, a California firefighter association said.
State Announces Plan To Return Chinook Salmon To Its Native Habitat | KQED
Along the Yuba River on Tuesday, California officials announced a plan to give fish access to areas they haven't swam in for more than a century.Daguerre Point Dam has blocked migrating salmon, sturgeon and Pacific lamprey since it was built in 1910.Reporter: Danielle Venton, KQED Program Aims To Add Diversity To Firefighter Ranks After a wildfire destroyed his home a few years back, a young Latino man from Santa Rosa was inspired to become a firefighter.
Firefighter battling blaze hurt when driver runs over hose, California officials say
A driver ran over a fire hose at a Los Angeles blaze, knocking down and injuring a firefighter, California officials reported.Firefighters were called to a fire outside Synthetic Grass Depot in Tarzana at 4:49 a.m.Monday, March 13, the Los Angeles Fire Department said in an alert.While they fought the blaze, a civilian vehicle ran over a 4-inch hose in the street, knocking down a firefighter, the alert said.
New firehose introduced in Boston, dedicated to fallen firefighters
Local "This new hose will save lives."A new, safer firehose was introduced Tuesday at a Boston fire station and dedicated to two fallen firefighters.The "Snap-tite Warrior Fire Hose" is meant to provide added protection to firefighters, offering a higher heat resistance and added durability.
A Firefighter Drowns After Rushing into the Sea to Save His Daughter
The day began with a dip into the cool Atlantic waters along the New Jersey shore near Avon-by-the-Sea.Mark Batista, a father of three and a veteran member of the New York Fire Department, brought his family to the beach on Friday morning, when the salty ocean air fell just shy of 70 degrees.Soon after, his daughter made a beeline toward the waves, splashing as she waded deeper into the dark blue.
I Arrived at Terminal B Early Enough for a Relaxing Lunch'
Dear Diary: La Guardia Airport was busy but calm on the day after Thanksgiving.I arrived at Terminal B early enough for a relaxing lunch at a lounge near Gate 22.At 12:15, an attendant began the preboarding announcements for our flight.He explained the order in which we would board and the layout of the plane, advising which seats were on the window: A and F. Seats C are on the aisle, he continued, as well as seats D, as in He hesitated, apparently searching for a word.
22 Firefighters Injured, 3 Seriously, in Staten Island Blaze
Three firefighters were seriously injured while battling a four-alarm blaze at two attached duplex homes on Staten Island on Friday, and 19 others were hurt less severely, officials said.The firefighters with serious injuries were awake and in stable condition at Staten Island University Hospital on Friday evening, according to officials.
A Pigeon Was Dyed. Then It Died. Now the Police Are Investigating.
The New York City Police Department's Animal Cruelty Investigation Squad said Thursday it was investigating how a white king pigeon, nicknamed Flamingo, ended up dyed completely pink before being found by rescuers.The bird, which was taken to a wildlife rehabilitation organization last week, died earlier this week.
George Santos Invited a Guest to the State of the Union. He Said Yes.
Representative George Santos, a Republican facing scrutiny over a web of false claims, including a family connection to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, will bring a former firefighter who did rescue work at ground zero as his guest to the State of the Union on Tuesday.Mr. Santos's guest, Michael Weinstock, a Democrat who once ran for the House district that Mr. Santos now represents, said that Mr. Santos officially extended an invitation two weeks ago.
Daywatch: Thousands gather to mourn fallen Chicago firefighter
Chicago firefighter Andrew Price, known for completing the annual fitness challenge in costume, was remembered by family and fellow firefighters as warm, adventurous, and a prankster.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration cleared all asylum-seekers from a crowded police station as winter approaches.
Evanston City Council voted to permit Northwestern University to rebuild Ryan Field and allow six concerts a year there. [ more ]
Historic Austin home that predated Great Chicago Fire, damaged in fire
An early morning fire damaged the historic Seth Warner home, one of Chicago's earliest residences and the oldest home in the Austin neighborhood on the West Side.Firefighters were alerted to the blaze at 631 N. Central Ave.around 1 a.m.Thursday, according to the Chicago Fire Department.A firefighter was taken to an area hospital as a precaution, but no other injuries were reported, authorities said.
Fire breaks out at Chicago's oldest home in Austin neighborhood, 1 firefighter injured, officials say
A firefighter was in good condition Thursday morning after a fire broke out at the 152 -year-old Seth Warner home, the oldest remaining structure in the Austin neighborhood, officials said.Officials said about 1 a.m., firefighters were alerted to 631 N. Central Ave.The building is reportedly the oldest remaining structure in the Austin neighborhood, and one of the oldest in Chicago.
Firefighter injured in three-alarm Crown Heights blaze * Brooklyn Paper
Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams One firefighter was injured while battling a three-alarm fire in Crown Heights on Tuesday afternoon.The blaze broke out at a four-story mixed-use building at 724 Nostrand Ave.just after 12 p.m., according to the FDNY.
Cypress Hill and Borough Park blazes leave six injured * Brooklyn Paper
Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams Firefighters battled a pair of large blazes in Cypress Hill and Borough Park on Sunday, leaving five people and one FDNY member injured.The Cypress Hill inferno broke out just before 10 p.m. at 74 Arlington Ave, and sent 12 FDNY units rushing to the scene with 60 smoke eaters to quash the fire as smoke pour from the second floor of the six story apartment building.
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A British firefighter who is part of the search and rescue team deployed to Turkey following a deadly earthquake has described the heartbreaking scenes he has witnessed while pulling casualties from the rubble.
Williamsburg injures two civilians, one firefighter * Brooklyn Paper
Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams FDNY personnel battled a large blaze in a Williamsburg building on Tuesday morning, leaving two civilians and a firefighter injured.The inferno broke out just after 11 a.m. at 19 Throop Avenue, and 12 FDNY units rushed to the scene with 60 smoke eaters to quash the flames.
Two-thirds of London boroughs home to tower with combustible Grenfell cladding'
T wo thirds of London boroughs still have at least one tower block with the same combustible cladding blamed for fuelling the spread of the Grenfell fire, it can be revealed.Hundreds of buildings across the UK were identified as having Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) installed after the devastating fire and the Government ordered its removal from all high rises.
Charles's visit to France postponed as anti-Macron rioters scrawl Death to the King'
Security threats including graffiti reading Death to the King convinced Emmanuel Macron to postpone King Charles's state visit to France, it has emerged, amid nationwide strikes and violent protests.The macabre message was left by protesters rioting against the president's decision to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.
Ex-fireman jailed for directing child abuse in Philippines from Scotland
A man who directed the rape and sexual assault of young girls in the Philippines from his home in Scotland has been jailed for 12 years.Gary Campbell, 59, from the remote village of Lochinver in Sutherland, paid for abuse to be carried out by adults as he watched and recorded it on the internet.He was traced by cybercrime investigators through online payments he made to foreign accounts.
After Fire Forced Building Evacuation, Flatbush Tenants Still Looking for Answers, Assistance
On December 16, a four-alarm fire ripped through an apartment building in Flatbush - injuring at least four people, including a firefighter, and leaving 13 families without a place to live.Almost a month later, the building is still in a state of disrepair - and with minimal assistance from the building's owner or government officials, tenants are desperate for help.
The San Francisco Giants beat the St. Louis Cardinals 11-3 on Tuesday night in a very weird game.A very, very, very weird game.It wasn't weird in the sense of an unexpected performance, or a wild comeback, or an improbable outcome, or a roller-coaster narrative.It was weird in the way your fleeting dreams are weird ... you know the ones I'm talking about.
Fire chief says more firefighters and bigger budget needed - Austin Monitor
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 by Jo Clifton In a memo dated June 12, Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker gave Mayor Kirk Watson and City Council his proposed road map for reducing overtime expenditures in the department, and it involves a bigger budget and more firefighters.Baker was responding to an audit of the department's overtime expenditures released in April.
Brooklyn firefighters battle all kinds of obstacles during three-alarm fire at residence | amNewYork
By Lloyd Mitchell Posted on May 14, 2023 Firefighters fought heavy fire and smoke on the second and third floor of a private dwelling at 8416 12 Avenue in Bay Ridge on Sunday, May 14. Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams Fire marshals are investigating the cause of a three-alarm Brooklyn fire on Sunday morning that gutted a residence, but left no people injured.
Fast-moving Brooklyn apartment fire kills young mom and her two children | amNewYork
By Robert Pozarycki Posted on April 28, 2023 A firefighter looks out from the scene of a deadly fire in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn on April 28, 2023.Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams Tragedy struck a Brooklyn home on Friday morning when a mother and her two children were killed in a fast-moving fire, it was reported.
SF resident arrested in connection with deadly house explosion
UPDATE Feb. 10, 10:04 p.m.A 53-year-old San Francisco resident has been arrested in connection with the deadly explosion that rocked the Sunset District on Thursday morning, police announced Friday evening.The person was booked for manslaughter, manufacturing drugs and two counts of child endangerment, San Francisco police said on Twitter.
I Was Eating Ice Cream With a Friend in Washington Square Park '
Dear Diary: I was eating ice cream with a friend in Washington Square Park on a nice summer day.The park was filled with people, and every bench in the shade was taken.After a while, we found a place to sit, and eventually the bench next to us opened up as well.A man holding a picnic basket approached us and asked whether he could sit on the empty bench.
Russian Forces Strike Back Against Ukraine's Advancing Troops
Russian air forces and artillery weapons struck back against advancing Ukrainian troops on Tuesday, hammering them in the area of several southern villages that the Ukrainian Army had retaken over the past week in the opening phase of Kyiv's counteroffensive.The attack reduced one village to ruins and came on the same day that a Russian missile strike killed at least 11 people in Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, which lies about 100 miles from the eastern front line.
Uefa treated fans at Istanbul Champions League final like cattle', say supporters
Uefa has been accused of treating fans at the Champions League final in Istanbul like cattle, with Manchester City supporters unable to return to their city centre hotels until past 3am after a late kick-off and a scramble for shuttle buses at the end of the game.A chaotic free for all outside the Ataturk Olympic Stadium caused full buses of fans that had been laid on to return them to the centre of Istanbul, more than 15 miles away, to stand for more than an hour and a half before they could start to make the journey back, fans said.
Good morning.It's Tuesday.We'll meet the mascot of a Brooklyn firehouse.She's small and pinkish-white, and she doesn't have spots like a Dalmatian.Image Credit...Calla Kessler for The New York Times Firefighter Aron Shamayev opened the door at Engine Company 239 in the Gowanus section of Brooklyn.He knew whom I was looking for.
Gone hog wild! Brooklynites baffled by posters looking for lost pet pig * Brooklyn Paper
Photo courtesy of Brett Sayles/Pexels Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams Never a boaring day!Brooklynites were left baffled by flyers plastered around Prospect Park claiming a lost pet pig had run away from its owner and was wandering the borough.
A Boston firefighter was injured and 15 people were displaced after an intense, 3-alarm fire burned through a Roxbury triple-decker home Sunday night.Heavy fire was reported at 41 Quincy St., with flames extending to 43 and 45 Quincy St. by 8:37 p.m., according to the Boston Fire Department.A third alarm was ordered after the fire spread to all three floors.
Royal Mile falls silent as thousands pay tribute to fallen firefighter
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A rare silence descended on Edinburgh's Royal Mile as thousands of mourners and emergency service personnel lined the street to pay their respects to firefighter Barry Martin.
Across the Northeast, Officials Warn of a Dangerous Arctic Blast
Temperatures across the Northeast plummeted and wind speeds crept upward on Friday, as the region prepared for some of the coldest wind chills in decades.If there was a bit of cold comfort for residents who had to be outside in the harsh conditions, it was this: At least they weren't atop Mount Washington, in New Hampshire, the region's highest peak, where the temperature was already minus 37 degrees Fahrenheit as of Friday afternoon and expected to drop to minus 46.
17 injured in morning two-alarm fire in Williamsburg * Brooklyn Paper
Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams A two-alarm fire at a Williamsburg apartment building injured 17 people, including one person who suffered critical harm, early on the morning of Jan. 23, according to the FDNY.The blaze broke out at 265 Penn St., near Harrison Avenue, at about 6:30am, said FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief John Sarrocco at a press conference near the scene.
Fire Destroys Downtown Portland Apartment Building
A fire destroyed an 113-year-old downtown Portland apartment building and caused a temporary shutdown of I-405 Tuesday, May 16.When Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R) crews responded to the May Apartments at Southwest Taylor and 14th Avenue shortly after 10:30 am, flames were pouring out windows.
My house was on fire and the fireman who came to help started hitting on me'
A woman was sexually harassed by a firefighter as he responded to a blaze at her home, as he asked her 'why are you single?' and suggested he call around again after his shift had finished.The mother of one said the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service watch manager's "predatory" and "insidious" advances left her feeling really uneasy at a time when she was at her most vulnerable alone in the house with her daughter and dressed only in a dressing gown.
My house was on fire and the fireman who came to help started hitting on me'
A woman was sexually harassed by a firefighter as he responded to a blaze at her home, as he asked her 'why are you single?' and suggested he call around again after his shift had finished.The mother of one said the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service watch manager's "predatory" and "insidious" advances left her feeling really uneasy at a time when she was at her most vulnerable alone in the house with her daughter and dressed only in a dressing gown.
Firefighter tells of humbling experience' delivering equipment for Ukraine
A firefighter who was part of a convoy of fire engines and lorries delivering life-saving equipment for Ukraine has described the experience as very humbling after reaching Poland.The timing of the shipment is meant to honour the Eurovision link between Ukraine and the UK, with the vehicles leaving Liverpool on Tuesday, the city which will host the competition later this month.
Unacceptable behaviour dismissed as banter' in some fire stations
Humiliating new recruits, acting out a rape, expecting women to make the tea and thinking the use of racist language is just having a laugh are among examples of unacceptable behaviour in England's fire and rescue services.The deeply troubling findings have shocked and appalled His Majesty's Inspector of Fire & Rescue Services Roy Wilsher, who said the sector needs to be brought into the 21st century.
New Tory deputy chair Lee Anderson backs death penalty and clashes with reporter
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The newly appointed deputy Conservative Party chairman has backed the return of the death penalty and accused a radio presenter of dishonesty in a combative interview.
Sunak distances himself from Anderson's death penalty views
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has distanced himself from the MP he appointed deputy Tory party chairman, after Lee Anderson backed the return of the death penalty.
Coventry's 'firefighter' Robins going under the radar
After 10 games of this Championship season, it would have been near fantasy to predict that rock-bottom Coventry would be three matches away from the Premier League by the end of the 2022-23 campaign.The Sky Blues had only one win to their name; a fixture backlog; and had only just been allowed to return to play matches in their home ground.
Last updated on .From the section Aberdeen Forty years on, the memories burn as fiercely as Aberdeen's northern lights.Four decades have passed since the glory in Gothenburg, when Alex Ferguson and his conquering crusaders beat mighty Real Madrid 2-1 to lift the 1983 European Cup Winners' Cup.
What Do You Call 2,326 Kyles in One Place? A World Record.
Is your name Kyle?If it is, you might have a shot at the record books.The city of Kyle, Texas, is calling all Kyles, from anywhere in the world, to join their similarly named brethren at a fair this month.The assignment: Snatch the world record for the largest meeting of people with the same first name, set in 2017, when 2,325 men called Ivan gathered in a town in Bosnia.
In the San Bernardino Mountains, Coping with Mountains of Snow
CRESTLINE, Calif.Goodwin & Sons Market, with its old-fashioned soda counter and sweet shop, has been a hub of civic life in Crestline, high in the San Bernardino Mountains, for nearly eight decades.Now it's starting over.When a devastating storm swept through the region northeast of Los Angeles, dropping nearly 10 feet of snow, the roof of the market caved in one snowy night, leaving the Goodwins scrambling to save the family business.
In the San Bernardino Mountains, Coping with Mountains of Snow
CRESTLINE, Calif.Goodwin & Sons Market, with its old-fashioned soda counter and sweet shop, has been a hub of civic life in Crestline, high in the San Bernardino Mountains, for nearly eight decades.Now it's starting over.When a devastating storm swept through the region northeast of Los Angeles, dropping nearly 10 feet of snow, the roof of the market caved in one snowy night, leaving the Goodwins scrambling to save the family business.
New Zealand, Battered by Cyclone Gabrielle, Declares State of Emergency
New Zealand declared a national state of emergency for only the third time in its history on Tuesday after a potent cyclone flooded parts of the country, knocking out power to nearly a quarter million residents, stranding people on rooftops and sweeping at least one sailor out to sea.The cyclone, Gabrielle, battered most of the North Island, the northern part of the country, which includes its most populous city, Auckland, according to the National Emergency Management Agency.
Sarah Bonar was part of the Scotland side that finished bottom of their pool at the World Cup last year Scotland forwards Jade Konkel and Sarah Bonar have signed new 'multi-year' contracts at Harlequins.Number eight Konkel, 29, has spent the past four seasons at the Premier 15s club, balancing work as a firefighter with performances that have earned her a player of the season award.
London fire brigade reviews Freemason ties after union criticism
London fire brigade is reviewing its relationship with the Freemasons after concerns were raised by the Fire Brigades Union, the Guardian has learned.The concerns were raised at a recent London assembly meeting to discuss a damning independent review that found LFB to be institutionally racist and misogynist.
'So proud': fireman puts out blaze at his old school
Ex pupil Steven Cronin amongst fire crew who successfully tackled a fire in a storage room at William Ellis School (Image: London Fire Brigade) A firefighter says how "proud" he was to return to his old school where a blaze broke out in the early hours of the morning.Around 25 firefighters were called to William Ellis School, in Kentish Town, at 5.35am on February 10.
London's fire chief: Banning disposable BBQs would save lives
L ondon's chief fire officer has repeated his call for a ban on disposable barbecues in open spaces, saying the move could save lives.Andy Roe, Commissioner of the London Fire Brigade (LFB), insisted he was not trying to ruin people's fun but that a ban on the use of disposable barbecues in parks and other wide open spaces would prevent catastrophic damage.
London fire chief apologises to mother of firefighter who took own life
The head of the London fire brigade has personally apologised to the mother of a black firefighter whose suicide triggered a review of the service and found it to be institutionally misogynist and racist.The review by Nazir Afzal, involving testimonies from 2,000 members of staff, found dangerous levels of ingrained prejudice against women and that people of colour were frequently the target of racist abuse, and it made 23 recommendations to the service.
Firefighters who battled Grenfell Tower inferno diagnosed with rare cancers'
A round 12 firefighters who battled the deadly Grenfell Tower inferno have reportedly been diagnosed with rare cancers after experiencing high levels of exposure to contaminants during the rescue effort.Experts are said to fear there could end up being more than 20 cases linked the west London blaze in June 2017, which killed 72 residents.
Margi Bhansali: Teachers need more than just a week of appreciation. We need better pay and more respect.
When schools first shut down and flipped to remote teaching, parents got a tiny glimpse of what teachers do.As they watched through their children's screens, praise and respect for teachers skyrocketed.TV showrunner Shonda Rhimes famously said in a tweet, "Teachers deserve to make a billion dollars a year.
Showbiz knucklehead Pete Davidson explains himself again in 'Bupkis'
Pete Davidson (left) as a fictionalized version of himself, and Joe Pesci as Joe Larocca in Bupkis.Heidi Gutman/Peacock Watching Pete Davidson's new comedy, Bupkis, another title suggested itself: Adventures in Being a Knucklehead.How else to describe a series where the very first joke involves Davidson's mom Amy, played by the always excellent Edie Falco, walking in on him while he's, um, pleasuring himself?
Ukraine live briefing: Explosions heard in Kyiv after Kremlin claims attempt on Putin; Zelensky in Netherlands
A firefighter seen Thursday at the site of a train station hit by a Russian military strike on Kherson.(Carlos Barria/Reuters)Air raid alarms sounded in Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia early Thursday, a day after the Kremlin claimed that Ukraine attempted to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin in a drone attack.
US attempts to win over UN members who are neutral on war in Ukraine
The US has launched a fresh bid to win over abstaining and neutral states by urging them not to be fooled by Russian calls for a temporary or unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine, warning that a peace plan proposed by China drew false equivalence by calling on both sides to stop fighting.US secretary of state Antony Blinken was speaking at a highly charged meeting of the UN security council where he reminded his fellow diplomats that the Russian envoy only a year ago had dismissed his warnings that Moscow was about to launch an invasion of Ukraine.
Firefighters take on four-alarm blaze at Brooklyn catering hall | amNewYork
By Lloyd Mitchell Posted on May 3, 2023 Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams Firefighters battled a stubborn four-alarm fire on Tuesday evening in a multi-story catering hall in Brooklyn.At 7:06 p.m. on May 2, FDNY received a call for an odor of smoke at Paradise Manor, Oneg Caterers at 5802 New Utrecht Ave. in Borough Park.
Six injured during smoke-filled Brooklyn blaze | amNewYork
Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams Firefighters made a number of daring rescues during a two-alarm blaze in Brooklyn that injured six people Sunday morning.Units responded to a call at 3400 Snyder Ave. in East Flatbush just after 10:35 a.m. on Jan. 22 and arrived to find thick black smoke billowing out of the apartment's fifth floor windows and the inferno extending to the top floor of the six-story building.
Review | 'The Five Devils': It's only the demons of the past, but that's enough
Sally Dramé in "The Five Devils."(Mubi)StarOutline (3 stars) The five central characters in "The Five Devils" are hardly diabolical.Yet it would be easy to miss the early, fleeting glimpse of a sign on the wall of an athletic center at the foot of the French Alps - around which the action of this strange and strangely haunting film takes place - suggesting that name probably refers to nearby mountains, not people.
Ohio man calls 911 after zebra attack: 'Come before it gets me again!'
Pickaway County Sheriff's Sgt.Stacey Eitel fatally shot a male zebra on March 12 in Circleville, Ohio, after it attacked a 72-year-old man.(Pickaway County Sheriff's Office) A zebra had nearly torn off Ronald Clifton's arm on Sunday evening when he called 911 from his property in rural Ohio.He told the dispatcher that he was alone and couldn't move.
'It's just unbelievable,' Chicago firefighter's wife, 3 kids die following blaze at their Montclare neighborhood home: officials
A mother and her three children have all died following a blaze at the home of a Chicago firefighter in the Montclare neighborhood, officials said Saturday.An unidentified 2-year-old boy and his still-unidentified 9-year-old sister died most recently, earlier Saturday and Friday respectively, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office.
Mayoral candidates disagree over taxes, vouchers and charter schools at women's forum
Mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson differed on taxes, schools and the privatization of public resources during a robust forum Saturday largely dedicated to women's issues.Perhaps the most spirited exchanges between the two were over how to raise money to fund programs and the fallout over governments privatizing services.
Video shows the instant a home in SF's Sunset District exploded
San Francisco Fire Department/Twitter New security camera footage released by KPIX on Saturday reveals the instant a house in San Francisco 's Sunset District exploded, killing one woman and leaving her caretaker and a firefighter injured.The explosion and three-alarm fire broke out at approximately 9:30 a.m.
By Bay City News A San Francisco firefighter was taken to an emergency room and 25 people were displaced after a residential fire broke out Sunday morning.The fire was reported at about 1:45 a.m. at a residence at 1310 Hayes St. in San Francisco, according to a Tweet from the department.UPDATE: 2 ALARM FIRE 1310-1314 HAYES UNDER CONTROL- 25 DISPLACED- 1 FIREFIGHTER INJURED TAKEN TO ER (WILL BE OKAY) @RedCrossNorCal ENROUTE- AVOOD AREA https://t.co/VAeljNxLKw
Neighborhood hero in January fire will become a firefighter
Subscribe to our daily newsletter and have the latest stories from Mission Local delivered directly to your inbox.Josué Contreras, a host at Trick Dog who ran into a burning building to save an old couple from a two-alarm fire on Jan. 13, has now decided to shift career paths.If he can meet all the requirements by June, he aims to join the city's Firefighter Recruit Training Academy, which is the first step to joining the San Francisco Fire Department.
Firefighter, dad of 3 dies from work-related cancer, CA city says. 'Beacon of light'
A veteran firefighter and father of three died from work-related lymphatic cancer, a California city said.Photo from the city of Rancho Cucamonga A veteran firefighter and father of three died from work-related lymphatic cancer, a California city said.Miguel Cervantes, who worked for the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District for 17 years, died Feb. 8, months after his diagnosis, the city of Rancho Cucamonga said in a Feb. 11 news release.
Wife of Chicago firefighter dies, days after he responded to fire of their Montclare home
The wife of a Chicago Fire Department firefighter died Thursday night, two days after the firefighter responded to a fire in his own home and tried to save her with CPR in front of the family's Montclare house Tuesday night.The Cook County medical examiner's office confirmed Friday that Summer Day-Stewart, 36, had died.
'It's hard to put into words': Firefighters rally around colleague after tragic fire kills 1 child and rest of family clings to life
Walter Stewart was on duty at the fire station in Norwood Park on Tuesday night when he overheard his address on the fire radio - flames were ravaging his home with his wife and children inside.A Chicago Fire Department chief quickly drove Stewart the five miles to the scene in the Montclare neighborhood, where the young firefighter performed CPR on his unconscious wife, said CFD spokesman, Larry Langford.
1 person killed in fire at SF apartment complex, SFFD says
SFFD UPDATE Jan. 25, 6:12 p.m.A person who was rescued from a fire in San Francisco's Potrero Hill died from injuries suffered during the blaze at the apartment complex, the San Francisco Fire Department said Wednesday.UPDATE: CONFIRMED ADDRESS IS 706 MISSOURI ST. https://t.co/39vGLAMScopic.twitter.com/VEstzpQZjB-
Cause of Jenners fire still unknown, says Edinburgh city council leader
The cause of a blaze at a well-known Edinburgh building that critically injured a firefighter remains unknown, the city council leader said.Fire crews were called to former department store Jenners, which was being turned into a hotel, at 11.29am on Monday.Five firefighters were taken to hospital for treatment, with four since released and one remaining in a critical condition, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said on Tuesday.
Kenwood high-rise where fatal fire occurred had multiple fire-related code violations, city records show
The residential high-rise in Kenwood where an extra alarm fire occurred Wednesday morning, killing one person, has a history of code violations and building inspection failures, city records show.It's been cited for fire-related code violations at least 11 times since October 2021, according to Department of Buildings records.
Firefighter dies after blaze at historic Jenners building in Edinburgh
A dedicated and well-loved firefighter who helped tackle a huge blaze at the historic Jenners building in Edinburgh has died.Barry Martin, 38, from Fife, sustained serious injuries as the inferno ripped through the former department store on Monday.Mr Martin joined emergency services as they raced to the building following reports of a fire at the premises, while thick smoke billowed through the Scottish capital.
British firefighters film dramatic moment two people rescued from rubble
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails British firefighters have filmed the dramatic moment they pulled a police officer and a woman from the rubble of a building in Turkey five days after the country was devastated by an earthquake.
No amount of training can prepare you for Turkey devastation, says firefighter
A firefighter has said no amount of training could have prepared her for the devastation she has witnessed in earthquake-hit Turkey.Emma Atcherley, from Bedwas, near Caerphilly, South Wales, described the rollercoaster of emotions of working in a disaster zone from saving a 90-year-old woman from the rubble to seeing dead bodies piled up on the side of the road.
San Bernardino County declares state of emergency as snow traps residents, visitors
In the wake of an immense storm and with more snow on the way, San Bernardino County officials declared a local emergency Monday to secure state and federal assistance clearing highways and neighborhood streets.So much snow has hit Lake Arrowhead in the last several days that resident Lisa Griggs couldn't recognize the highway outside her door when she walked to get groceries.
Wife pays tribute to proud' firefighter killed tackling Jenners blaze
The family of a firefighter who died tackling the blaze at the former Jenners department store have said he was a proud man.Barry Martin, 38, from Fife, died on January 27 after sustaining serious injuries while fighting the fire at the building on Edinburgh's Princes Street four days before.Ahead of his funeral on Friday at St Giles' Cathedral in the Scottish capital, his wife Shelley paid tribute to him as a motivated man who was driven to be a firefighter.
Brian 'Thee beast' fights his way to Kenyan gaming domination!
Brian Otieno Portrait in Kibera.Kibera Gaming Photos In some ways, you could say the life of Kenya's video game master Brian "Thee beast" Diang'a is itself like a video game trapped in an unhappy place by forces beyond his control, he fought his way out!And a console was his salvation.Brian Otieno Diang'a started his life in a comfortable suburb of Nairobi, Kenya.
A coconut tree farm caught fire in South Miami-Dade. See what the rescue teams saw
A Bombardier tracked Florida Forest Service vehicle drives in between coconut palm trees knocking out a brush fire at a farm on Southwest 112th Avenue and 268th Street Friday, March 3, 2023.Firefighters with the Florida Forest Service and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue battled a smoldering blaze at a coconut palm tree farm for hours Friday morning and afternoon.
Young mom dead days after her baby, grandma perish from Miami-Dade house fire, reports say
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said it rescued a child and two adults from a house fire in West Perrine.The trio were trauma alerted to a hospital.A young mother has died after her baby boy and grandmother were killed in a Miami-Dade house fire just four days earlier, reports say.Rukiyah Kendrick succumbed to her injuries Wednesday at Jackson South Medical Center after the 19-year-old was rescued from the burning home on Saturday, Miami-Dade police said.
Baby, elderly woman dead after a house fire in South Miami-Dade, police say
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said it rescued a child and two adults from a house fire in West Perrine.The trio were trauma alerted to a hospital.An infant and elderly woman were killed in an overnight South Miami-Dade house fire Saturday that trapped them and two others, authorities said.Around 3:30 a.m., Miami-Dade Fire Rescue rushed to the home in the 10150 block of West Circle Plaza in West Perrine.
Everything to Know About the World Baseball Classic
For the first time in six years, the top players in professional baseball and some hard-charging amateurs will be competing in the World Baseball Classic.If watching stars for the Cardinals and the Padres (and just about every other Major League Baseball team) compete in uniforms that say things like U.S.A. and Korea seems appealing (or at least more appealing than spring training games), here's what to know: The opener, the Netherlands versus Cuba, is Tuesday at 11 p.m., Eastern time.
Fallen firefighter giving maximum service', says strikes law opponent
A firefighter who died in the line of duty was giving maximum service, a critic of a controversial strikes law has told ministers.The tragic price paid by Barry Martin, a member of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU), for doing his job was highlighted by Labour's Baroness Bryan of Partick at Westminster as she spoke out against a move by the UK Government to curb the impact of industrial action on key services.
Tory MP Lee Anderson clashes with BBC presenter over fake doorstep chat
Conservative MP Lee Anderson clashed with a BBC radio presenter over a video of him setting up a fake doorstep encounter with a friend during the 2019 election.Mr Anderson promoted to Tory deputy chairman by Rishi Sunak this week was caught asking a friend to pose as an anti-Labour swing voter on the doorstep during the campaign.
Funeral for firefighter who died in Jenners blaze to take place in Edinburgh
The funeral for a firefighter who died after tackling a blaze at Edinburgh's historic Jenners building will take place in the city's centre next week.Barry Martin, 38, from Fife, was critically injured when battling flames at the department store on January 23.He died four days later.His death made him the first Scottish firefighter to die in the line of duty since Ewan Williamson, who died after being injured in Edinburgh in 2009.
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More than a dozen firefighters have died on duty since 2005
Barry Martin is the latest firefighter to lose his life while on duty after he was fatally injured while working to control a huge blaze at the Jenners building in Edinburgh.Mr Martin, 38, was critically injured while fighting a fire at the former department store on Monday and was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
Residents dealing with aftermath of Kenwood high-rise fire in building cited for multiple fire-related code violations
Carlon Brown lives on the 15th floor of the Kenwood high-rise where a fatal fire broke out Wednesday morning.Numerous residents, including Brown, have been displaced from the building - which has a history of fire-related code violations, according to city records.Brown said she hasn't been allowed to return to her apartment - which is across the hall from where the fire is believed to have started - since the fire was put out around noon Wednesday after she rushed home from work.
MSP calls for brave' firefighter to be posthumously awarded George Cross
An Edinburgh MSP has called for the firefighter who died in the line of duty to be posthumously awarded the George Cross.Alex Cole-Hamilton, who represents Edinburgh Western at Holyrood, made the call for Barry Martin to be awarded the top honour in tribute to his bravery fighting the blaze at Edinburgh's historic Jenners building.
Tributes to former firefighter who has died aged 109
Tributes have been paid to a hero believed to be the world's oldest retired firefighter after he died aged 109.Joe Dixon, who also served on bombing missions in World War Two, was a firefighter on Tyneside for 27 years until he retired in 1964.He kept his links with what was to become Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, and its chief fire officer Chris Lowther said: Joe Dixon was a credit to his family, friends, the community he served, and to everyone associated with the wider Fire Service.
Firefighter in critical condition after blaze at former department store
A firefighter is fighting for their life after being injured battling a blaze at the Jenners building in Edinburgh.Five firefighters were hurt during the blaze at the landmark former department store in the Scottish capital, which crews were called to at 11.29am on Monday.Ross Haggart, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service's interim chief officer, said: The fire at the Jenners building in Edinburgh is a very serious and complex incident and regrettably I can confirm that five of our colleagues have been taken to hospital for treatment and one remains in a critical condition.
10 years later, 'This is fine' meme creator wants to put out the fire
Originally published in January 2013, the defeatist dog lives on a decade later as a viral meme.(Courtesy of K.C. Green)In the beginning, he was just a cartoon dog in a burning house, apathetic about his dire predicament."This is fine," he said, to no one in particular.But a decade after artist K.C. Green drew the scene, that defeatist dog lives on as a viral meme - one that has, in a way, spoken to all of us.