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| Community members care for firefighters as they battle nearly 750-acre Panola County wildfire VIDEO: Much of East Texas is under a red flag warning — meaning fire danger is at its peak. Several fires that started this weekend are still burning. That includes one in Panola County that has scorched nearly 750 acres of land. Fire Chief Jerry Coxen said some local people heard an explosion around 3 p.m. Sunday. Because of the hot, dry conditions that fire quickly spread along FM 31 south in the Galloway area in Carthage. He said no major structures were damaged and no injuries were reported. "The forestry service stayed out here to daylight this morning. They had seven plows on the ground. They brought a whole new crew in today from all over East Texas," Coxen said. As of Monday night, the Texas A&M Forest Service said the fire is 90% contained. However, it could take days to fully contain it. KYTX-TV CBS/CW+ 19 NACOGDOCHES Texas A&M Forest Service stations two airtankers in College Station ahead of wildfire season As temperatures heat up across the state of Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott declared a wildfire disaster as fire personnel work with specialty equipment to suppress fires. With more triple digit temperatures in the forecast for the Brazos Valley, the Texas A&M Forest Service has stationed airtankers in College Station. Wes Moorehead, associate director and fire chief for the Texas A&M Forest Service, said the department uses multiple airplanes to combat wildfires, but here in College Station, you'll find two super scoopers. "They are made to scoop off of open water lakes and then deposit that water onto an active fire scene," Moorehead said. "Other aircraft, they will be loaded at the airport with retardant or water and then fly to the fire location and drop it. They'll have to return to the airport and get reloaded." KXXV-TV ABC 25 WACO Killeen Professional Firefighters Association raising money for two local firefighters battling cancer A local organization is doing its part to help those who have dedicated their lives to helping others. Two members of the Killeen Fire Department are currently battling cancer. Now, the Killeen Professional Fire Fighter's Association is hosting a fundraiser to help them and others in need. The Fire Fighter's Association is holding a raffle to raise money for the Killeen Fire Fighter's Fund, a 501c3 nonprofit organization that gives money to local first responders in need. Tickets for the raffle are $50. The last day to purchase tickets will be Aug. 31, and the drawing will be held the next day on Sept. 1. A full list of raffle items and more information can be found on the Killeen Professional Fire Fighter's Association Facebook page. Cancer is currently the leading cause of death for firefighters. KCEN-TV NBC 6 TEMPLE Spann wildfire size revised to 300 acres in Shelby County PHOTOS: A wildfire near the Neuville community that started on Sunday is reported to have consumed 300 acres. The Texas A&M Forest Service says the acreage was reduced from an earlier estimate of 500 acres due to more accurate mapping. It was 100% contained as of about 9:20 p.m. Monday. The Texas A&M Forest Service incident viewer showed the fire to be located along US Highway 96 N, near FM 2140 in Shelby County. It was reported to be 500 acres with multiple crews responding to achieve 35% containment at 7 p.m. Sunday. As of about 11:04 p.m., the forest service reported the fire was 75% contained. Crews worked all day Monday to establish containment lines, and at about 5:50 p.m., the forest service declared the fire 90% contained. It was 100% contained as of about 9:20 p.m. KTRE-TV ABC 9 LUFKIN PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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| VIDEOS: Firefighters battled blaze at Maryland apartment building PHOTOS: Prince George's County firefighters battled a three-alarm fire that broke out at an apartment building in College Park early Monday morning. The fire happened at the Wynfield Park Apartments, located at 10209 Baltimore Avenue. Officials told 7News' Maryland Bureau Chief Brad Bell that the fire started on a balcony and burned outside the building and into the attic. There were two minor injuries reported. Firefighters were able to knock out the flames and were checking apartments and clearing them. About 100 people from an estimated 37 units who were impacted by the fire are being assisted by the Red Cross of the National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region. WJLA-TV ABC 7 WASHINGTON, D.C. 'It's not something I've ever done': Seniors trapped by mudflow in California freed with help of earthmover PHOTOS: Fourteen seniors were pulled from a Cathedral City home care facility Monday in a dramatic rescue that the city's fire chief said was unlike anything he had ever done in his 34-year career. The 14 seniors were among the 46 people who were rescued in the city after a mudflow that developed late Sunday night trapped several people in cars, homes and even a train, necessitating several rescues and leaving several people living in homes that continue to be submerged in mud. The mudflow was one of many dangerous situations caused by Hilary's path through the Coachella Valley. Hilary had been downgraded to a tropical storm by the time it arrived in the Palm Springs area, but still dropped over 3 inches of rain across the valley, flooding low-lying desert roads and damaging some homes. DESERT SUN - METERED SITE Related YouTube Video: Bulldozer rescues patients from care home after Tropical Storm Hilary Massachusetts firefighter, Navy veteran honored on stage during Zac Brown Band show at Fenway Park VIDEO: A Saugus firefighter who is also a decorated Navy veteran was honored on stage during the Zac Brown Band show at Fenway Park on Saturday night. Greg Cinelli was thanked for his service in front of the sellout crowd at America's most beloved ballpark. Saugus Firefighters Local 1003 shared a video of Cinelli saluting the cheering fans as Zac Brown Band played their hit song, "Chicken Fried." "God bless America. Thank you for all your service," Zac Brown could be heard saying at the conclusion of the song. Since being posted to Facebook on Sunday morning, the video has been viewed hundreds of thousands of times. WFXT-TV FOX 25 BOSTON Utah first responder PSA: Young actors play role in getting kids to school safely VIDEO: As Utah students return to their classrooms, getting them to and from school safely is a priority. That means drivers paying attention through school zones and the constant need for more crossing guards. This year, the Unified Police and Unified Fire departments are getting creative to get the word out. They're employing a top secret weapon, a dynamic duo of actors who have a unique perspective on why it's so important to be smart and safe in school zones. This is the latest in a series of public service announcements put together by the UPD AND UFA. The actors may be small in stature, but the message they're trying to convey is huge, especially during this "back to school" time of year. KSTU-TV FOX 13 SALT LAKE CITY PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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