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VIDEOS: 2 critically injured after explosion, fire at condo complex in Michigan

Two people were critically hurt and others suffered minor injuries after a large explosion at a condominium complex in Orion Township on Tuesday. Chopper 7 was over the scene of the explosion on Wednesday morning, showing a massive debris field in the condo complex and at least one entire unit exploded. Another unit near the main unit did suffer damage. …

Iowa fire department improvises to save woman from flames

A Fort Dodge fire crew got a call around 2:20 a.m. on Sunday about a fire at 1109 Central. When firefighters arrived they had an immediate problem — a woman on the third floor was trapped, and flames and heat were blowing her way. Another problem was that they didn’t have a ladder that could reach the woman. “The engine …

City in California to cover costs of cancer screenings for all 157 firefighters

VIDEO: When firefighters wake up in the morning and say goodbye to their families, they're willing to risk their lives for people they don't know. However, another occupational hazard such as cancer is an unspoken risk. That's why the city of Glendale is hoping to provide its firefighters with some peace of mind. "Every fire we face releases hazardous chemicals …

Maryland volunteer fire company unveils new $70K utility task vehicle

VIDEO: A Baltimore County volunteer fire company introduced a new vehicle to their fleet on Tuesday. Responders said it will allow them to reach isolated areas previously off-limits. "As of four days ago, it's officially in service. We wanted to make sure (WBAL-TV) was the first to see it," said Essex Volunteer Fire Company Captain Andrew Boram. 11 News received …

NFPA releases report on single exit stair apartment buildings following international symposium

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released “One Stair, Two Perspectives: Single Exit Stair Symposium,” a report summarizing key discussions and findings from a recent symposium addressing concerning efforts by legislative bodies in the U.S. and Canada to increase the allowable height of single exit stair apartment buildings from three or four stories to six. The International Code Council and …
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