Berlin, Germany — In a tragic sequence of events, a man who was accused of setting an Olympic runner on fire has succumbed to his own burn injuries, according to hospital authorities. The incident, which has shocked the community and sports enthusiasts around the world, reached its grim conclusion this week when the assailant died … Read more
Phoenix, AZ — Phoenix experienced its hottest June on record this year, with nearly half the days last month seeing temperatures soar past 110 degrees Fahrenheit. On the peak day, the thermometer hit a scorching 117 degrees. These extreme conditions are contributing to a steep increase in heat-related health issues including severe burns from contact … Read more
Waynesville, North Carolina – A company responsible for the construction of a burn tower at Haywood Community College is facing allegations of deflecting blame in a recent explosion lawsuit. The lawsuit claims that the company, which constructed the tower for firefighter training exercises, failed to address safety concerns properly, leading to the explosion. The burn … Read more
New Smyrna Beach, Florida – Beachgoers near New Smyrna Beach were surprised to see a massive, mushroom-shaped cloud of smoke hovering in the sky, leading some to believe there had been a significant explosion nearby. However, officials reassured the public that there was no cause for alarm. The New Smyrna Beach Police Department clarified that … Read more
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Thirty years after the explosion at the Good News Building, memories of the responders still burn bright. The blast tore through the building in Steamboat Springs, leaving a lasting impact on the community. The explosion took place on a snowy day in 1991, causing extensive damage to the building and … Read more
A Palestinian woman in Khan Yunis, Gaza, recounted a harrowing experience in which her husband and daughter were burned to death as Israeli forces set their tent on fire. The incident occurred in the Al-Mawasi area in the southern Gaza Strip. The woman’s testimony, captured in a video circulating on social media, shed light on … Read more
QUINCY, Mass. – A raccoon that was severely burned after a man allegedly attempted to set it on fire has tragically died, despite the efforts of specialists at the New England Wildlife Center. The raccoon had shown signs of progress in her recovery, but ultimately succumbed to her injuries more than a week after being … Read more
WASHINGTON – The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall for approximately 46,000 HoMedics massagers sold in the United States due to concerns about fire and burn hazards. The massagers, which are manufactured in China, have been reported to overheat while charging, resulting in burns to at least one individual. This recall comes as … Read more
JACKSBORO, Texas – A tragic incident on a holiday break outing has resulted in the death of 17-year-old Madison Lewis, a high school senior at Jacksboro High School in North Texas. According to reports, Lewis sustained critical injuries when a pan of gasoline hit a nearby fire, causing an explosion and severe burns to 90% … Read more
QUINCY, Massachusetts — A Quincy man has been charged with animal cruelty after attempting to set a live raccoon on fire in his backyard, according to a news release from Quincy Police Department. When officers arrived at the Royal Street home on Saturday, they found two neighbors arguing and discovered a live raccoon in a … Read more