CAPREOL, Ontario – A massive explosion at a building in Capreol, Ontario injured three volunteer firefighters on Jan. 24, as seen in drone footage captured by local resident Nick Lavoie. The video shows the firefighters attempting to extinguish the blaze when the building suddenly explodes, causing sections of the front exterior to collapse near them. … Read more
Firefighters successfully contained a small fire at a saltwater disposal facility in McMullen County, Texas on Saturday. The first responders were working to remove oil tanks from the scene, but the tanks ended up exploding. As a result of the explosion, a couple of firefighters sustained minor injuries, but they were all examined and cleared … Read more
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Three firefighters in New Mexico are facing charges for allegedly gang raping the sister of a colleague, with new details emerging about their actions before and after the incident. Albuquerque Fire Rescue Lt. Aden Heyman, Firefighter Angel Portillo, and retired driver Anthony Martin were charged with second-degree rape for the July 15th … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — Firefighters and Con Edison officials are investigating a series of maintenance hole fires in Roosevelt Island, Manhattan. The fires have prompted concern and the need for immediate action to address the situation. The multiple maintenance hole fires have raised concerns about the safety and reliability of the city’s infrastructure. Firefighters and … Read more