San Antonio, Texas – Firefighters responded to a call in an east-side neighborhood early Saturday morning, where residents reported being disturbed by a loud explosion. The incident occurred on Wayne Drive, just outside Loop 410 and south of Rigsby, with the first reports coming in before 7 am. Upon arriving at the scene, firefighters observed … Read more
MONAHANS, Texas – A pipeline explosion in Ward County sparked a massive fire that required the immediate attention of the Monahans Volunteer Fire Department and several other fire departments. Upon arriving at the scene at approximately 5 a.m., firefighters were faced with a challenging situation that required them to exercise caution and strategic planning. MVFD … Read more
Wilmington, Los Angeles, came together to show their support for the firefighters injured in a tragic truck explosion that occurred two months ago. The community organized a day of donations and dedication to honor the firefighters from LAFD stations 38 and 49, who were the first responders at the scene when the explosion happened in … Read more
Norwalk, Iowa – Two Norwalk firefighters sustained minor injuries in a small explosion that took place at the fire station’s apparatus bay. The incident occurred during the Norwalk Firefighters Association’s annual pancake breakfast on Saturday morning. A preliminary investigation revealed that the explosion was caused by an aerosol can of non-stick cooking spray near a … Read more
Fairfax County, Virginia – Dozens of firefighters rushed to extinguish a massive fire that consumed a residence in the Wakefield area early Monday morning. Initial reports from concerned neighbors hinted at an explosion preceding the flames that ravaged the home on Ann Fitz Hugh Drive. Authorities, however, indicated no evidence of an explosion upon arrival … Read more
Great Falls, Virginia – The community of Great Falls rallied together on Thursday to support their local firefighters at a fundraising event held at the Old Brogue Irish Pub. The event was organized to raise funds for Trevor Brown, a firefighter who tragically lost his life in a home explosion in Sterling, as well as … Read more
Frontenac, Missouri – A recent tragic incident sheds light on the mysterious deaths of two women linked to a firefighter in Westwood, Missouri. Dr. Sarah Sweeney, a 39-year-old doctor, was found deceased in her boyfriend’s home in suburban St. Louis. The toxicology report revealed that her death was attributed to a drug overdose, including Oxycodone, … Read more
Sterling, Virginia – A tragic incident unfolded on February 16 in Sterling, Virginia, as a house explosion caused by a leaking propane tank took the life of a volunteer firefighter. The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that the 500-gallon propane tank leaked underground, allowing propane to infiltrate the structure and surrounding areas, leading … Read more
Sterling, VA – After a ground-shaking home explosion in Northern Virginia that resulted in 13 injuries and one fatality, officials from Loudoun County reported that one of the injured volunteer firefighters has been released from the hospital. The blast, which occurred on Silver Ridge Drive, left a warzone-like scene, destroying the home and damaging nearby … Read more
STERLING, Va. — A house explosion in Sterling, Virginia late Friday night has left three firefighters hospitalized and one volunteer firefighter, Trevor Brown, dead. The incident occurred just after 7:30 p.m., when multiple fire crews responded to reports of a gas odor at a home on Silver Ridge Drive. During the response, a leaking underground … Read more