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| VIDEO: Explosions, large fire reported at LaSalle chemical plant PHOTOS: Multiple explosions were reported at Carus Chemical in La Salle on Wednesday morning, and billowing clouds of smoke could be seen emanating from the factory. Carus Chemical, located at 1500 8th Street, manufactures chemicals used in water treatment plants. Fire departments from multiple surrounding agencies were called in around 9 a.m. to respond to contain the blaze, which started in the shipping department, according to Shaw Local. A video posted to Twitter showed the massive fire. La Salle Mayor Jeff Grove told radio station WLPO that no evacuation orders have yet been issued, and Police Chief Mike Smudzinski said all employees were accounted for. The city released a statement saying, "There was a fire at the Carus Chemical Building. Residents living nearby are asked to please shelter in place." WTVO-TV ABC/MYNETWORK 17 ROCKFORD Chicago Fire Department: Irving Park fire at senior living center sends 3 to hospital Three people were taken to a local hospital Tuesday morning after a fire at a senior living center in Chicago's Irving Park neighborhood, Chicago fire officials said. The fire in the 2800-block of West Byron Street broke out just before 7 a.m. in a fourth-floor unit, and was extinguished by about 7:35 a.m., CFD tweeted. Three people were taken to a local hospital, including the person living in the unit where the fire broke out. That individual was in critical condition Tuesday morning. Two other people were taken to a local hospital, but are expected to be OK. Firefighters said other residents of the building will be able to return to their homes. The cause of the blaze is under investigation. Some smoke was visible while firefighters battled the fire. WLS-TV ABC 7 CHICAGO 17-year-old boy killed in Belvidere crash A 17-year-old boy died Tuesday after an early morning car crash in Belvidere. First responders dispatched around 7:30 a.m. to Shaw Road north of Squaw Prairie Road in Belvidere in response to a two-vehicle accident. According to the Winnebago County Coroner's Office, the boy reportedly lost control at the wheel, crashing into another vehicle. The Belvidere boy was transported to a local hospital but did not survive. An autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 11. The boy's identity has not been released at this time, and the crash investigation remains open. WIFR-TV CBS 23 ROCKFORD Edwardsville East Fire Station work starting Edwardsville's new East Fire Station is starting to see some progress and is expected to be completed sometime in 2024. As the Midwest weather continues to allow for warmer winter weather, work on the new 8,400-square-foot fire station has included some recent pouring of cement, as a portable concrete mixer is on site. The $5.1 million station will be located on nearly two acres of land the city purchased last year on the north side of Governors' Parkway, east of Oglesby Drive and District Drive, near the city's Interstate 55 corridor. It will include three double bays to house multiple trucks and ambulances. THE INTELLIGENCER PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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| VIDEOS: Statement from Pennsylvania State Police about huge restaurant and inn fire Pennsylvania State Police released a statement on Tuesday after a huge fire destroyed a popular tourist spot in Strasburg, Lancaster County. The Hershey Farm Restaurant and Inn is a total loss with damage estimated in the millions of dollars. "On 1/10/23 at approximately 1149 hours, troopers from PSP Lancaster and Strasburg Fire Department responded to the Hershey Farms Restaurant and Inn located at 240 Hartman Bridge Rd., Strasburg Township, Lancaster County for a structure fire. "Upon arrival of first responders, they encountered heavy fire and smoke conditions. Hershey Farms Restaurant and Inn was closed at the time and the building was only occupied by employees. All employees evacuated safely. "Initial reports related to a fire in the roof area of the structure. PSP fire marshals conducted a preliminary fire investigation. WGAL-TV NBC 8 LANCASTER Officials in one southwest Louisiana city finalize pay matrix for firefighters at special meeting VIDEO: After several meetings between the city and firefighters, council appearances and even a protest, city officials finally have a pay plan for the fire department. After a final discussion Tuesday, city officials are addressing their concerns by implementing a pay matrix. Starting this month, all fire suppression employees will see a pay increase. "Our entry-level firefighters will be about $900 a year, and so that is a good increase for them," Emily McDaniel, the city's director of finance, said in a previous interview. "Another class that is impacted is our captains, and they will be making on average $5,000 or more a year. Each range will vary depending on how long they've been in service." According to the pay plan, after the $6,000 supplemental pay, first-year firefighters make about $40,000 before overtime. KPLC-TV NBC/CW+ 7 LAKE CHARLES New York: US officials announce new national strategy to fight fires inspired by deadly Bronx blaze VIDEO: A new strategy unveiled Tuesday aims to use previous fire investigations to prevent similar fire tragedies from happening again. U.S. Fire Administrator Lori Moore-Merrell traveled to New York City to honor the 17 lives lost in last year's tragedy at the Twin Parks building. It was the first stop in a tour of some of the deadliest infernos. She said the tragedy in the Bronx highlights an unfortunate truth about fires. "It disproportionately affects our most vulnerable population," Moore-Merrell said. The new national strategy to quell America's fire problem includes investing in a national program to address the firefighter shortage and improve diversity. The plan also involves cracking down on code enforcement. "When a fire occurs, we're going to look at those fire safety features and often where the building itself may have failed long before firefighters arrived," Moore-Merrell said. WABC-TV ABC 7 NEW YORK CITY Fire protection district in Missouri implements cyanokits in ambulances Lake Ozark Fire Protection District is working to equip cyanokits on their ambulance and trucks. The district has one. It's kept in the ambulance should it be needed. "I found out that we didn't have it, and with us being a fire ALS (advance life support) Transport Agency, it's not only crucial for the citizens we serve, but it's crucial for our own folks," said Deputy Chief Marc Carr. "Essentially, if we have a rescue victim that we've pulled out of a fire, or it's one of ourselves, then we established this through an IV line like we would any other medication, but it's standing alone. We can't give any other drugs through that line or anything else. It's a 15-minute infusion," said Deputy Chief Carr. The kits cost $1,200 each. "It's a budgetary expense out of the EMS side of the capital budget," said Deputy Chief Carr. KYTV NBC 3 SPRINGFIELD Ohio fire department closes baby box due to 'outdated' department of health regulations VIDEO: The Union Township Fire Department is closing its Safe Haven Baby Box due to "burdensome" and "outdated red tape" from the Ohio Department of Health, Union Township officials said in a press release. Under Ohio's Safe Haven Law, a baby box, also known as a newborn safety incubator, allows parents to anonymously surrender a newborn without facing criminal charges. According to the Ohio Department of Health, any location that has an infant safety incubator is required to have an authorized person on-duty and in the building 24/7. The Union Township Fire Department said since the baby box was installed at fire station 50 in May of 2022 it has been able to meet this requirement by using employees who were already restricted to "light duty" or through "floating personnel assignments." But according to the Township, this is no longer feasible, and there needs to be a more long-term solution. WCPO-TV ABC 9 CINCINNATI PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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