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Horta de Sant Joan, Spanish Wildfire Kills Six Firefighters
Spanish wildfires that have been raging all week have killed six firefighters so far, the latest dying from burns he suffered four days ago. The 31-year-old firefighter was an employee of the Catalan regional... 
Will Sotomayor's Judicial Nomination Validate Discrimination?
Sonia Sotomayor is facing scrutiny over her possible appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court. Supreme Court Judges serve life-time terms and never have to go up for reelection; therefore, they... 
Firefighters Battle Wildfire Near Athens, Greece, Arson Suspected
Wildfires are burning near the Greek capital of Athens. Over a hundred firefighters are battling the wildfires that started on Saturday when temperatures approached 30 degrees Celsius. Evacuations are in effect for farmers and residents to clear the dangerous area. Homes and...
Long Beach New York Fire destroys 9 stores on the strip
A fire started in Long Beach, New York, just after 3am this morning and nine stores along the strip were destroyed and one firefighter was injured. The fire started in an investment firm and quickly spread to eight other commercial buildings, including a restaurant, and a... 
NSW Fire Crews Gear Up For Hot Days
"Firefighters are bracing for a difficult 72 hours as fires burn out of control in the NSW central west, with severe weather on the way. More than 70 fires are burning throughout NSW, …"
created by FireFightingNews.com | 3 years ago | updated 49 wks ago
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Mouth to Mouth? US Firefighter revives cat
Most people know that firefighters are worthy heroes and this is a prime example of why this profession is ranked top amongst school children."A lucky cat owes one of its nine lives to a firefighter who revived it...
9/11 Firefighter Lung Ailments On The Rise
Now that we're coming up to the sad anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon, maybe we should take a look at the health of the rescue workers." Today, thousands of first responders are... 
created by Barbara McPherson | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Body Found at Site of Toronto Propane Fire - Blame Pointed All Around
The body thought to belong to a missing Sunrise Propane Industrial Gases employee was found late Monday evening. Police have not identified the body yet, however an employee was apparently missing from the propane facility after it exploded early Monday morning. Giant gouts...
13,000 Residents Return Home After Massive Toronto Propane Fire
A 22-year veteran Toronto firefighter is dead of apparent natural causes after fighting a giant blaze at a propane facility. An employee of the Facility is still missing after the Sunrise Propane Industrial Gas... FAA: 9 missing, feared dead in fire copter crash
"Nine people are missing and feared dead in the crash of a helicopter that was carrying firefighters over a Northern California forest, officials said Wednesday The helicopter was carrying 11 firefighters and two crew members when it went down Tuesday...
Missouri Man kills fireman, injures 2 police after starting house and vehicle...
"MAPLEWOOD, Mo. - A suburban St. Louis firefighter was shot to death Monday and two other emergency workers were injured in a standoff with a gunman in a smoke-filled house.The incident began with a report of a pickup truck fire Monday morning in Maplewood, a suburban town...
created by phoenixesrose | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Chimney Collapse Injures Firefighters
"COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two firefighters were injured early Thursday as they battled flames in an east side home.The fire inside a vacant duplex on Burt Street started shortly after 1:30 a.m., 10TV's TinoRamos reported.Two firefighters were trapped inside the home when the...
Wisconsin House Fire Kills 3 College Students
Three University of Wisconsin students died in a fire early this morning at their home near the university campus.However, neighbours said they heard fire alarms going off. "Rescuers found two women and a man in second-floor bedrooms near the University of Wisconsin-Stout,... 
Firefighters douse sword attacker
"Firefighters douse sword attackerFirefighters had to turn a waterhose on a man armed with a samurai sword while attending a fire in Dundalk. The man ran from a crowd towards the firefighters tackling a car fire...
created by infomatique | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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Massive fire ruins historic buildings in Barrie, Ontario
A tragic loss for the city, but fortunately no life-threatening injuries have been reported."Crews are still dousing hotspots after a massive explosion and fire ripped through the historic downtown core of... 
created by Rob Peters | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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