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| 55-Gallon Drums Catch Fire at Fort Worth Industrial Facility, 1 Injured Hazmat crews rushed to an industrial facility in Southeast Fort Worth Tuesday afternoon after a fire injured one person. Reports initially indicated 55-gallon drums at a facility on the 5400 block of Wilbarger Street had exploded, though firefighters later said the fire was the result of a flash fire. One person was hurt and rushed by Careflite to Parkland Memorial Hospital's burn unit for treatment. From Texas Sky Ranger, firefighters were seen hosing down the area and helped distribute absorbent pads to keep runoff from getting into nearby drains. "Our hazardous materials team is on scene with our fire investigators searching for the cause and to contain any environmental issues," fire officials said Tuesday afternoon, adding that the situation was under control. So far, firefighters have described the incident as a flash fire but have not said what sparked the fire. KXAS-TV NBC 5 FORT WORTH Port Arthur Fire Department celebrates 125th year with ceremony Firefighters, said Port Arthur Fire Chief Greg Benson, help people on what might be the worst day of their life. Sometimes it's the last day of their life. "That's a tragedy that does happen, but we're there to try and prevent that, avoid that, and support their families," he said. Benson spoke Wednesday at Robert A. "Bob" Bowers Civic Center, where current and former members of the fire department joined with community leaders to celebrate the department's 125th anniversary. "Respecting history is important, but we also need to engage in forward thinking of what's going to be happening in the future," Benson said. "So providing that past for that continued success of service to the community is an important aspect. We need to maintain an emphasis on service, on safety and excellence." PORT ARTHUR NEWS - METERED SITE Midland County grass fires prompt firefighter response, one charged with arson A Midland man is behind bars after investigators said he intentionally started a series of grass fires earlier this week. Rafael Tarin, 48, has been charged with Arson. According to the Midland County Sheriff's Office, on August 29, MCSO deputies, along with the Midland Fire Department responded to FM 307 and Interstate 20 after two grass fires were spotted in the area. After crews put out the flames, they saw another fire on the side of the road in the 2900 block of W Interstate 20. Investigators also saw a man, later identified as Tarin, squatting down, intentionally setting fire to the grass. When deputies asked Tarin what he was doing, he said he wasn't going to say anything to them if he was going to jail. Tarin was arrested and taken to the Midland County Detention Center where he remained as of Wednesday afternoon; his bond has been set at $15,000. KMID-TV ABC 2 MIDLAND Port Arthur dive team plays huge role in helping solve crimes around southeast Texas despite many challenges The Port Arthur dive team has been actively involved with multiple discoveries around Southeast Texas. In early August, the team found the the body of Elton Harris who went missing in Port Arthur as well as the possible remains of another body, possibly solving the mystery of a 14-year-old cold case. Shortly after, the dive team discovered multiple vehicles at the bottom of Taylor's Bayou under Highway 73. No bodies were discovered at that scene, but one of the vehicles was reported stolen out of Houston in December 2021. The group of roughly 12 divers has made several rescues and recoveries over the years despite challenges, like outdated equipment and tough conditions in the water. Captain Joshua Resweber with the Port Arthur fire department says the dive team typically has 12 divers, but right now they have 11. KBMT-TV ABC/NBC 12 BEAUMONT Austin firefighters sent to Eagle Pass for flooding risk Firefighters with the Austin Fire Department are being deployed to help with flooding around the state for the third straight week. AFD said six members were sent to Eagle Pass Tuesday as part of a Texas A&M Task Force1 boat squad deployment. AFD said it is "honored" to help with the call. Captain Chris Layton, Fire Specialist Marcus Bradley, and Firefighters Jacob Brownlee, Nick Deno, Aaron Gilbert, and Neek Razavi were sent to help, according to AFD. Eagle Pass, which is about 2.5 hours southwest of San Antonio, experienced heavy rainfall and potential flooding in the area. The "urgent request" for help in Eagle Pass called for two boats, two tow platforms, and six personnel, AFD said. KXAN-TV NBC 36 AUSTIN Brazos County District Two VFD unveils new water tanker, provides enhanced fire protection for community VIDEO: The Brazos County District Two Volunteer Fire Department received a new firefighting resource that will not only provide enhanced fire protection for the citizens of district two but Brazos County as a whole. District Two serves the northeastern portions of Brazos County near the Edge, Kurten, and Wixon Valley communities. The new tender, commonly known as a water tanker, holds 3,000 gallons of water, 1,000 gallons more than its predecessor. Previously, there was only one 3,000-gallon tender in Brazos County which is located at Station 5 in College Station on William D. Fitch Parkway. Rick Wagner, Assistant Chief for the department says the extra 1,000 gallons will go a long way in fighting fires in areas of the county where hydrants are scarce or nonexistent. KBTX-TV CBS 3 BRYAN PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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| House explodes in New Hampshire; no injuries reported VIDEO: A smoking frame is all that's left of a house in Brookline after firefighters said it exploded Wednesday afternoon. Crews from about 14 fire departments worked to put out the flames at 7 Gilson Road after the house was fully engulfed in flames after the explosion. Officials said a family of four lived in the home, but no one was inside when the explosion occurred. David Lawrence has lived in the neighborhood for 18 years. He said he saw flames coming out the front and windows of the home. "It's one of those things where it's shock," Lawrence said. "You don't expect to see a fire next door. Again, my main thing was, was anybody home? That was my main concern." Lawrence said he was mostly worried about the well-being of his neighbors and friends. "My main concern was for them, you know. Things can be replaced," Lawrence said. WMUR-TV ABC 9 MANCHESTER 911 callers in one Colorado county can now share videos with responders in real time Christopher Cawdrey was eating lunch at his remote home in far northern Larimer County when he noticed smoke coming over the hill in the direction of his neighbor's house. Once outside, he could see the house was on fire and quickly called 911. The dispatcher asked his location and other critical questions, then asked if would be willing to livestream video from his cellphone of what he was seeing. He agreed, and the dispatcher texted him a link. He clicked on the link and was able to walk around the burning home to show the dispatcher the fire in real time. The dispatcher relayed the video to emergency responders who could better assess the scene. Because the house fire was near the Wyoming border, 90 minutes from Fort Collins, firefighters couldn't save the home. COLORADOAN - METERED SITE New York Harley-Davidson dealership contributes repair to historical 9/11 motorcycle VIDEO: Last week, the Southern Tier Harley-Davidson got the opportunity to assist in the rebuild of the famous 9/11 Harley Super Glide. New York Fire Department Firefighter and Navy Veteran Tim Duffy rode his 200 HD FXDX Harley-Davidson motorcycle as a way to quickly get to the scene of the first fallen tower to help save lives. A photo of him riding on the motorcycle has turned out to be an iconic photograph from that day. Since then, the bike has been a part of the organization "1 Soldier 1 Dog 1" Team to raise awareness and funding for veterans across the nation suffering from PTSD. Recently, the bike faced severe damage from a fire in the garage it's stored in, resulting in the bike needing to be rebuilt. That's when Southern Tier Harley Davidson Parts Manager Jason Snowdden received a special request to help find a major component for the repair, the wiring harness. WBNG-TV CBS/CW+ 12 BINGHAMTON Beyond flames: The brotherhood between two Delaware fire stations A young man, dressed in a heavy fire-resistant jacket, sits tensed on a fire truck, poised for action. As the vehicle approaches the scene, he takes in the view. Thick gray smoke billows upward from a small house and bright orange flames lick the roof. His heart pounds in his chest as adrenaline pumps through his body. His fingertips and toes jitter with anticipation. As the truck stops, he's out the door and on his feet, ready to get the job done. Airmen from the 436th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department respond to scenes like this approximately 10 times per week. Twenty-five percent of the incidents they respond to are mutual aid agreements with local agencies, including the Dover Fire Department. This partnership between the 436th CES and the Dover Fire Department goes beyond simply responding to the same incidents: it's a brotherhood. DVIDS Senior volleyball team shares a workout with Montana firefighters VIDEO: High school teams around the state are working hard to get in tip-top shape for their season. On Wednesday, the Billings Senior volleyball team got some help from the Billings Fire Department. On Wednesday afternoon, the Lady Broncs came to the fire station to test their fitness and strength in a firefighter workout. Billings firefighters showed them some of the things they do to gear up for fire season, and work on their functional fitness. The firefighters worked alongside the team as they took part in various workouts with fire hoses and hammers. BFD said this is the first time, at least in recent memory, that they have welcomed in a local team for a workout. Both the players and the firefighters said it was a great way to get involved with the community. KULR-TV NBC 8 BILLINGS PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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