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Los Angeles Times
1 week ago
Los Angeles

He was killed by a fellow firefighter. Now L.A. County will pay his family $7.2 million

Los Angeles County to pay $7.2 million to Carlon's family after firefighter's wrongful death suit following a fatal shooting by a co-worker. [ more ]
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www.amny.com
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Fire rips through four buildings in Brooklyn, leaving nine injured | amNewYork

Fire caused significant damage and injuries in a four-alarm blaze in Brooklyn, necessitating over 130 firefighters to combat the situation. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
Los Angeles

'Like a bomb': Exploding tire that killed L.A. County firefighter was a little-known risk

Burning tires can explode like bombs, posing lethal risks to firefighters and necessitating immediate safety training and awareness.
Andrew Pontious's death exposed the severe lack of knowledge about tire explosions among firefighters. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Mountain View mobile-home fire kills one, injures fire captain

A fire in Mountain View resulted in one death and injuries to a fire captain, showcasing serious dangers during emergency response. [ more ]
www.amny.com
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Fire rips through four buildings in Brooklyn, leaving nine injured | amNewYork

Fire caused significant damage and injuries in a four-alarm blaze in Brooklyn, necessitating over 130 firefighters to combat the situation. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
Los Angeles

'Like a bomb': Exploding tire that killed L.A. County firefighter was a little-known risk

Burning tires can explode like bombs, posing lethal risks to firefighters and necessitating immediate safety training and awareness.
Andrew Pontious's death exposed the severe lack of knowledge about tire explosions among firefighters. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Mountain View mobile-home fire kills one, injures fire captain

A fire in Mountain View resulted in one death and injuries to a fire captain, showcasing serious dangers during emergency response. [ more ]
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www.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Lightweight PPE for London firefighters in short supply amid 'ever-greater likelihood' of wildfires

The London Assembly warns of a lack of lightweight PPE for firefighters despite increasing wildfire risks in the capital. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
California

Toilet paper and flat tires the strange ways that Californians ignite wildfires

People are responsible for about 95% of California's wildfires, with human actions ranging from reckless to careless causing significant harm. [ more ]
Kqed
3 months ago
California

California Forests Saturated, But Grass Fires Pose Immediate Risk in Bay Area | KQED

Grass fires spread quickly and pose dangers to firefighters and homes, with embers igniting new fires and vegetation around homes fueling house fires. [ more ]
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