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| VIDEO: Former bar erupts in flames, has roof collapse, San Antonio Fire Department says San Antonio firefighters battled a fire at a permanently shut down bar on the city's Northeast Side early Wednesday morning. The fire was called in just before 4:30 a.m. at what was previously Midnight Rodeo, not far from both Thousand Oaks and Nacogdoches Road. Firefighters said when they arrived they found the 25,000-square-foot building covered with heavy smoke. At this time, is unclear exactly what caused the fire. San Antonio Fire Department Chief Charles Hood said the business has been shut down since 2019 and that they found evidence of people living inside. The two-story building has undergone various renovations and remodeling projects over the years, so there are several layers of wood inside, Hood said. KSAT-TV ABC 12 SAN ANTONIO New in-house Fire Academy in Victoria allows cadets to make a living while earning certifications The Victoria Fire Department launched a new in-house Fire Academy for cadets interested in receiving their firefighter and EMT certifications. The department will now hire civilian cadets, who will have the chance to earn their firefighter and EMT certifications while being employed full-time with the City of Victoria. Once hired, cadets will attend the Victoria Fire Department's in-house VPD Fire Academy and experience hands-on training at no cost. They will earn the equivalent of a $40,000 per-year salary during the 20-week program. The cadets will also have the opportunity to advance in the organization once they successfully graduate and meet minimum qualifications of available positions. Following completion of the program, the cadets will receive certification as a firefighter through the Texas Commission of Fire Protection. CROSSROADS TODAY City of Plainview Fire Department Recognizes Firefighter of the Year, Others at Pinning Ceromony Several recognitions were presented including Firefighter of the Year – Jordan King, Equipment Operator of the Year – Lucas Johnson, Life Saving Award – Bruce Fowler, Crayton Fowler, Carson Johnson and Michael Timmins, Distinguished Company Award – Seth Stephens, Kevin Goss, Jordan Prater, Michael Frizzell, Kevin Walls, Jordan King, Carlos Martinez and Tyler Roberson. Other awards included Friend of the Fire Department – Cecilia "CC" Madeline Ward, Area Department Recognition to Tulia Fire Department, Halfway Fire Department, Hale Center Fire Department and American Medical Response and a dedication to Captain James Harrison Hart. CITY OF PLAINVIEW Beaumont Professional Firefighters Local 399 Union kick off 'Fill The Boot' donation campaign The Beaumont Professional Firefighters Local 399 Union kicked off its annual 'Fill The Boot' campaign on Tuesday. The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is in partnership with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) to raise lifesaving funds. The funds raised go towards MDA's mission for scientific and clinical research and care for families living with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related neuromuscular diseases. Firefighters across the country have supported this cause since 1954. Muscular dystrophy causes progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass. There is currently no cure. "We're really hoping that this year we're able to come out with a big bang, and get our community together to donate to this good cause," said Beaumont Professional Firefighters Local 399 President, Jeffery L. Nesom. KBMT-TV ABC/NBC 12 BEAUMONT Update: Investigators suspect arson in south Lubbock house fire The Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit in tandem with the Lubbock Fire Marshall's Office released an update on their joint investigation of the residential fire on 124th Street where four people were found dead. According to LPD, the Fire Marshal's report indicates that arson is to blame for the fire. The public information officer who provided the information iterated that the arson conclusion is, at this time, not to blame for the deaths of the four individuals found inside the home. LPD also released a redacted incident report from the night in question. According to the report, officers arrived at the residence in response to a welfare check after a report of shots fired was called. When officers arrived, they saw the inside of the home was filled with fire and smoke and were unable to make entry through the front door. KCBD-TV NBC 11 LUBBOCK First responders, military help raise funds for Pink Warrior Advocates at New Braunfels' annual Bras for a Cause Members of the military, police officers and firefighters received an upgrade to their usual work attire Thursday night when they exchanged camo, button-ups and fireproof gear for bras made of sequins, feathers and glitter. The daring fashion choices sported by the models was all for a good cause. Every year the event Bras for a Cause seeks to raise breast cancer awareness and money to benefit Pink Warrior Advocates by auctioning decorated bras modeled by men in uniform. For its 11th year, Bras for a Cause raised $123,000 for the New Braunfels nonprofit working to support and empower those diagnosed with breast cancer while providing informational, emotional and financial assistance. Since 2015 the organization has awarded over $450,000 in grants to those in treatment in the Hill Country area thanks to events like Bras for a Cause. 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| VIDEO: Permanently closed bar in Texas erupts in flames, has roof collapse, fire department says San Antonio firefighters battled a fire at a permanently shut down bar on the city's Northeast Side early Wednesday morning. The fire was called in just before 4:30 a.m. at what was previously Midnight Rodeo, not far from both Thousand Oaks and Nacogdoches Road. Firefighters said when they arrived they found the 25,000-square-foot building covered with heavy smoke. At this time, is unclear exactly what caused the fire. San Antonio Fire Department Chief Charles Hood said the business has been shut down since 2019 and that they found evidence of people living inside. The two-story building has undergone various renovations and remodeling projects over the years, so there are several layers of wood inside, Hood said. KSAT-TV ABC 12 SAN ANTONIO Oklahoma fire department introduces new bicycle team VIDEO: The Tulsa Fire Department (TFD) introduced a brand new team of firefighters equipped to respond to emergencies on bicycles. It's all in an effort to help firefighters cut down response times getting to victims in rugged terrains and crowded places. The two TFD firefighters behind the push to start the team have a passion. "If it has two wheels and pedals, I've raced it my entire life," Tulsa Firefighter Dave Weaver said. A passion for hitting the trails. "I've fallen in love with the sport of mountain biking," Tulsa Firefighter Kayle Greiman said. And now, Greiman and Weaver are putting their passions to use—saving lives. "I'm gonna combine two things I love… working at the fire department and riding bikes," Weaver said. The two head up the new bike response team. Including them, the team is a group of 24 firefighters trained to ride bikes through rugged terrain, especially at Turkey Mountain, Tulsa's wilderness park in west Tulsa. TFD responds to numerous calls to help hikers every given week. KOKI-TV FOX 23 TULSA California fire chief shares expert tips to know during a crowd surge We've seen it happen at soccer games, concerts and other large scale events like the Halloween festival in Seoul, South Korea. Crowd surges can sweep up revelers, causing major injuries and even deaths -- more than 150 people were killed in Seoul alone. How do people die in situations like this? The fire chief said what tends to happen in these large crowds is that something triggers a wave, like someone falling or a fight. This wave then creates a large movement of people to the point where they are crushed against each other or a building, and the deaths usually occur by compressive asphyxia. What can you do before you go into a crowd? Is there a way to prevent getting caught up in a surge while also enjoying the event you're at? The best thing you can do is to understand the event, the chief emphasized. KABC-TV ABC 7 LOS ANGELES Blazes That Begin in Homeless Camps Now Account for Nearly Half the Fires in One Oregon City Just over a month ago, Chris Husbands' backyard in North Portland was on fire. The 32-year-old builder of custom vans was in Florida on Sept. 17 when a blaze broke out in a homeless camp behind his house in the Portsmouth neighborhood. It tore through dry blackberry bushes, climbed his wooden gate, and lit his bamboo plants up like a torch. As the inferno spread, it engulfed a 75-foot pine tree nearby, sending panic through his quiet cul-de-sac. Firefighters rushed to the scene near North Juneau and Attu streets and put out the flames—just yards from Husbands' modest maroon bungalow. He learned about it in a text from a neighbor. As he vacationed with his wife, Haley, and year-old son, a ball of stress rose in his chest. "I don't give a shit about material things—that's what insurance is for," Husbands says. "But I have a kid now and a wife, and I worry about their safety." WILLAMETTE WEEK Hyundai recall grows due to vehicle fires Hyundai has issued a recall for certain model-year 2018 Santa Fe sport utility vehicles as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issues a consumer alert – park these vehicles outside – due to the potential for under-hood, ABS-based vehicle fires. This recall is in addition to another one issued in February 2022 for certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe models for the same issue. This recall adds 44,396 additional Hyundai and Kia vehicles to the list of those recalled (which includes hundreds of thousand vehicles) in the U.S. and other markets to deal with this issue. According to the NHTSA announcement, "To date, there have been four fires in the United States associated with this defect, but no injuries." THE BRAKE REPORT PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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