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| Abandoned apartment complex fire in Amarillo; multiple homeless people evacuated, roof collapses PHOTOS: Amarillo firefighters battled an early morning fire at an abandoned apartment complex. The fire at 209 N. Madison Street started around 5:45 a.m. According to the fire department, several vagrants were seen exiting the complex when firefighters arrived. The roof collapsed, so firefighters set up a defensive attack. Firefighters also searched the rest of the units and found multiple homeless people sleeping in them. They were evacuated. "This is a known hang-out spot for vagrants, as we have responded to multiple fires at this location in recent years," said the fire department. The Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of the fire. KVII-TV ABC/CW+ 7 AMARILLO Volunteer firefighter replaces American flag destroyed in house fire for Terrell homeowner VIDEO: A volunteer firefighter and a Terrell homeowner found a special connection after a devastating house fire. Both are veterans who take pride in flying our nation's flag. It's still unclear how the fire started and what the family will do next, but they just know the level of comfort a Terrell firefighter brought them meant the world. "I've always had a flag flying," Larry Hickson said. You can count on Hickson, a Navy veteran, to have an American flag flying out front and out back at his Terrell home. But right now, his family home for more than 30 years is left in ashes. "This is one of the biggest and most devastating things that has happened to me," Hickson said. It's been a week since Hickson's house in Terrell went up in flames. KDFW-TV FOX 4 DALLAS Payne Springs Fire Rescue responds to structure fire at Carolynn Estates Payne Springs Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in the Carolynn Estates area near Cedar Creek Lake at 5:11 a.m. on Sunday. According to authorities, PSFR responded to a call about a chimney fire but arrived to find that they need more resources to deal with the fire. An additional PSFR fire crew arrived at the scene and helped take down the fire while another crew entered the attic to check for more fire. The fire was eventually contained to an outside covered deck area, officials said. PSFR said they were assisted by, Gun Barrel City Fire Department, Eustace Fire Department, Caney City Fire Department, Log Cabin Fire Department and UT Health EMS. KETK-TV NBC 56 JACKSONVILLE Update: Bill reintroduced to strengthen fire protection after Georgetown kennel tragedy A Texas lawmaker is reintroducing a bill that would strengthen fire suppression systems at kennels after a 2021 tragedy at a Georgetown pet facility. State Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, filed House Bill 66 ahead of the Texas legislative session officially beginning on Tuesday. He previously filed a similar version of this proposal during the third special session in 2021. In a statement shared with KXAN Friday, Talarico explained, "I'm introducing this legislation to protect our pets and ensure tragedies like the one we witnessed in Georgetown never happen again. I'm ready to work with my Republican and Democratic colleagues to protect our loyal companions. House Bill 66 will require all Texas dog kennel operators who don't have a staff member on-site 24/7 to install fire alarms and sprinkler systems. The fire in Georgetown was gut-wrenching and preventable. The time to stop the next disaster is now." KIAH-TV CW 39 HOUSTON Abilene Fire Department hosts ‘Pulling it Together,' fire truck pull contest & torch run for Special Olympics The Abilene Fire Department (AFD) has partnered up with Special Olympics Texas and Law Enforcement Torch Run for a day of activities to raise support for Special Olympics Texas athletes. ‘Pulling it Together for a Cause' kicks off at 2:00 p.m. on January 21 at The Performance Lab (4541 Loop 322). The torch run is one of the largest grassroots fundraisers and awareness events for the Special Olympics. Athletes and officers carry a ‘Flame of Hope' in the opening ceremonies for Special Olympics competitions. AFD has invited the public to test their strength and teamwork in the tug of war challenge. Teams of 12 people will compete to pull a 55,000 pound fire truck. Registration for the Fire Truck Pull is $300 per team of 12 or $25 per person. In the case of inclement weather, entry fees will remain as donations to Special Olympics Texas. KTAB-TV CBS 32 ABILENE At least 3 families displaced after fire rips through home in northeast Bexar County, officials say At least three families in Northeast Bexar County are looking for a new place to stay after a large fire destroyed a home Sunday afternoon, according to fire officials. The fire occurred just after 3 p.m. Sunday in the 8900 block of Twin Creekfarm, off Crestway Road near FM 78. According to Bexar County fire officials, firefighters had to fight defensively against the flames but were eventually able to get control. People inside the home and their pets escaped safely from the fire, uninjured. However, they're still looking for a dog. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. The house was deemed a total loss by fire officials and at least three families are displaced. Converse Fire Department, Kirby Fire Department and Randolph Fire Department assisted in the response. KSAT-TV ABC 12 SAN ANTONIO PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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| Tractor-Trailer Fire Blocks Lanes on Interstate in Virginia VIDEO: A tractor-trailer fire caused delays on Interstate 495 in McLean, Virginia, on Sunday, authorities said. The truck was at mile marker 43.5 on I-495. All lanes were closed, causing traffic to be backed up for about 1.3 miles, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). Traffic was being diverted to Georgetown Pike. Vehicles that remained on the road were also turned around and directed to Georgetown Pike to clear some of the traffic, according to VDOT. The tractor-trailer was traveling southbound on I-495 when it crashed near Exit 44. Police responded to the crash at about 1 p.m. The impact of the crash caused the vehicle to catch fire, according to a Virginia State Police release. The driver was taken to the hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening. WRC-TV ABC 4 WASHINGTON, D.C. Related: Pre-arrival video of tractor-trailer fire on Capital Beltway in Virginia Firefighters' vehicles burned at California fire station, arson suspected VIDEO: Officials are investigating a fire that broke out in the back parking lot of Pacific Beach Fire Station 21 on Mission Boulevard. According to SDFD, several personal vehicles belonging to firefighters were damaged. Additionally, some lifeguard equipment and an ATV were burned. The fire broke out around 4 a.m. Saturday. A Metro Arson Strike Team is actively investigating and searching for who is responsible. Officials are looking into possible surveillance video which may assist in the ongoing investigation. Anyone with any information is urged to contact Fire Department 21. KGTV ABC 10 SAN DIEGO 'Just imagine it': Massachusetts town reclaims 1948 fire truck, seeks money for restoration Jane Clockadile is the daughter of an Abington firefighter and granddaughter of a fire chief. She can trace a long line of firefighters back to her forefathers in the late 19th century, such that her family history and the history of the Abington Fire Department are virtually indistinguishable. Today, Clockadile is leading an initiative to restore a fire truck purchased new by the town in 1948 for $12,500. Though she has already done a lot to locate the truck and return it to Abington, significant challenges lay ahead. "I've come this far," Clockadile, whose birth name is Whitman, said. "I'll keep on going." When her cousin, a former firefighter, challenged her to track down Abington's 1942 Seagrave engine several years ago, she put her heart and soul into the investigation. "You can see why I am doing this restoration - in memory of family members," Clockadile said. THE PATRIOT LEDGER - METERED SITE Students in Nebraska gain real-world firefighting experience through one-of-a-kind community college internship A new program in Omaha is helping future firefighters get more hands-on experience as they finish their studies. "Every class you learn a lot, you know, book knowledge, but out here, you're really putting it to use," says Michael Molacek, a student at Metropolitan Community College studying fire science. Molacek is one of around a dozen who are involved in a new internship designed by the fire science program at MCC that partners with Bennington Fire & Rescue. "We are the only school and fire district that have an internship program similar to this, they actually work here alongside an active fire department and the crew thats on duty 24 hours a day," says Jeff Strawn, the Fire Science Program Director at MCC. Several times each month, students will spend a full shift at Bennington learning from the staff and volunteers. WOWT-TV NBC 6 OMAHA PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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