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12 Berkeley County Fire Departments Named ‘Fire Safe SC Communities’

The Berkeley Observer 24 Apr 2025
— A dozen fire departments serving Berkeley County have been recognized as 2024 “Fire Safe SC Communities,” a designation awarded by Fire Safe South Carolina (FSSC) for excellence in fire prevention, safety education, and firefighter training.
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Massive fire breaks out in New Zealand's largest city

Xinhua 24 Apr 2025
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, April 24 (Xinhua) -- A massive fire broke out in New Zealand's largest city, Auckland, on Thursday evening ... There is no immediate need to evacuate unless advised to do so," said Fire and Emergency New Zealand.
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89 fires burning 2,700 acres in Florida. Maps show where they are, closest risk to your home

jacksonville.com 24 Apr 2025
Why are prescribed fires so important to prevent wildfires?. Adam Mendonca, deputy fire director with the U.S. Forest Service, explains why prescribed fires, also known as controlled burns, are critical to prevent wildfires ... The largest are.27 Fire.
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2 Loveland residents hailed as 'heroes' for evacuating neighbors in apartment fire

Fox31 Denver 24 Apr 2025
(KDVR) — The investigation continues after an early morning apartment building fire in Loveland. Loveland Fire Rescue Authority confirmed the two-alarm blaze on April 15 on Terri Drive ... ‘Mom, the apartment building’s on fire ... Fire took our apartment.
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PGI to strengthen fire safety infra, appoint 14 FSOs

Hindustan Times 24 Apr 2025
A fire incident in December 2023 prompted the authorities to take steps to prevent future mishaps ... “Concrete fire safety protocols must be in place to ensure maximum protection within hospital premises.
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Dog dies in Ashwaubenon fire that spread to two homes

Green Bay Press Gazette 24 Apr 2025
Here are tips to prevent kitchen fires. Cooking is the leading cause of fire in the U.S., according to the FEMA. Here are some tips to reduce your risk of a kitchen fire ... The fire spread to the ...
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NJ wildfire: Spread like ‘napalm,’ now 50% contained in 13,500 acres

app 24 Apr 2025
WARETOWN — One of the worst wildfires in New Jersey’s history may continue to burn until rain drenches the area, likely on Friday night or Saturday, said New Jersey Forest Fire Service Chief Bill Donnelly ... The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Watch: Chopper footage shows extent of North Shore inferno

NewstalkZB 24 Apr 2025
The 50-second clip shows the extent of damage from the enormous fire at the Hillside Rd site. Fire and Emergency advises people to stay inside and close the windows ... “The fire is now at Alert Level 5.
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Evacuation orders lifted after fast-moving NJ wildfire shuts down major highway, prompts thousands to leave

New York Post 24 Apr 2025
More than 1,300 structures were threatened and about 3,000 residents had been evacuated, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said ... The fire service planned to give an update at a news conference late Wednesday morning ... Fire Department.
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Car fire in Caldecott Tunnel snarls traffic on Highway 24

The Mercury News 24 Apr 2025
OAKLAND – Traffic was snarled Wednesday afternoon on eastbound Highway 24 after a car caught fire in the Caldecott Tunnel ... One injured in fire at Victorian home. Fremont resident sues apartment complex after deadly fire.
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Massive N.J. wildfire grows again but now 50% contained, officials say

Penn Live 24 Apr 2025
The wildfire that has swept across Ocean County over the last two days continued to grow Wednesday night but was 50% contained, according to a statement from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.
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Chicago Fire Captain David Meyer dies after garage fire, collapse

News-Press Now 24 Apr 2025
CHICAGO (WBBM) — A veteran Chicago firefighter has died after a garage fire and collapse in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood early Wednesday morning ... Nance-Holt said the fire department received a call just after 4 a.m.
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Early morning fire damages three East Vancouver businesses

North Shore News 24 Apr 2025
Three East Vancouver businesses have been damaged by an early morning fire on Wednesday. Vancouver Fire Rescue Services was called at 4.09 a.m. for a three-alarm fire at 2200 East Hastings St ... The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
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'Things went boom': Giant fireball, projectiles as North Shore blaze erupts

NewstalkZB 24 Apr 2025
The fire is believed to be at a commercial premises on Hillside Rd, Wairau Valley. Multiple fire trucks have been seen heading across the Auckland Harbour Bridge ... Smoke from the North Shore fire is visible from Parnell.
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Why did volunteer firefighters resign from Chatham County service? It depends on who you ask

Savannah Morning News 24 Apr 2025
Watch Yorktown NY fire heroes get honored. Christopher Perez, Rene Lopez and Elyce Koenig were honored at Yorktown Town Hall on April 8, 2025, for helping neighbors escape fire ... fire department.”.

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