VIDEOS/PHOTOS: Milwaukee firefighters battled a 5-alarm fire Wednesday night, May 20, at a vacant warehouse near 32nd and Hampton. The Milwaukee Fire Department said calls came in around 6:12 p.m., and crews were on scene in under five minutes.

No injuries were reported. “This was an all-hands-on-deck thing,” Milwaukee fire chief Aaron Lipski said. Lipski said the building had been vacant for years and was built in a mill construction style, making it especially dangerous once engulfed in flames because of the amount of wood inside.

Crews found fire on all four floors of the old building, Lipski said. The southwest corner of the building collapsed. Lipski said investigators did not yet know what caused the fire. He said the building did not have gas or electricity, making the chances of something starting on its own “pretty slim.” The Milwaukee Police Department and MFD’s fire investigation unit were on scene.

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Two Los Angeles firefighters in Sunland suffered minor injuries after a fire engine overturned Tuesday evening in a chaotic crash caught on video.

The crash was reported at about 6:45 p.m. at 10500 N. Mcvine Ave., just south of Foothill Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Video shows the truck suddenly losing control and flipping over. Fire officials said firefighters were responding to a structure fire.

Aerial footage from AIR7 showed a fire engine on its side resting against an H&R Block building, partially on top of a car. It’s unclear if the building sustained significant damage.

Another video showed a first responder on a stretcher getting wheeled away following the collision.

The two injured firefighters were taken to a hospital to be treated for minor injuries. No other injuries were reported, the department said.

Los Angeles police are investigating to determine what caused the crash.

Two parked cars were damaged and a third was pinned under the fire engine. Employees from a Panda Express nearby told Eyewitness News that they had to evacuate.

As cleanup and the investigation stretched on for hours, the restaurant and several others along the stretch of Foothill between Mcvine and Oro Vista avenues were forced to close early for the evening.

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FEMA has announced $648 million in three funding opportunities to help firefighters and other first responders stay safe while protecting lives and communities nationwide.

Through these three funding opportunities, FEMA is empowering fire stations and other first responder organizations to get the equipment, staff and support they need.

“When a disaster strikes, firefighters and other first responders are often the first ones on the scene, making them a critical component of every community’s emergency response capabilities,” said Senior Official Performing the Duties of FEMA Administrator, Robert Fenton.

“These heroes put their lives on the line every day for all of us, and FEMA is proud to support them. The funding announced today will help fire departments across the country hire more trained staff, buy better equipment and keep their workforce healthier.”

The funding opportunities published today span three separate grant programs:

• FEMA will award $291.6 million though Assistance to Firefighters Grants(AFG) to fire departments and other emergency medical services agencies. Recipients can use the money to acquire personal protective equipment and emergency response vehicles. They can also use it to fund health, wellness and resiliency initiatives to prepare responders for incidents.

• FEMA will award $324 million in Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) funding to fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations. Recipients can use this money to pay salaries for firefighters, enabling them to stay well-staffed. They can also use the money to recruit more people into the fire service and retain them.

• FEMA will award $32.4 million through the Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grant program to fire departments and non-profit organizations, academic and other research-oriented institutions. Recipients can use this money to fund research and clinical studies focused on community fire prevention and firefighter safety, health and well-being.

The application period for all three grant programs opens on May 19, 2026, and will close on June 22, 2026.

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VIDEOS: Louisville Fire crews performed a high-angle rescue at South 9th Street and West Broadway at the L&N Building after window-washing equipment became stuck and left workers needing help.

According to Louisville Fire PIO Donovan Sims, fire companies were dispatched following reports of two window washers stranded on the exterior of the building between the 7th and 8th floors.

Crews arrived on scene within two minutes to find one worker stranded in a suspended platform after a cable failure, while the second worker was secured by a fall protection safety line.

Rescue 2 and responding companies quickly assessed the situation and initiated rescue operations. Truck 1 deployed its aerial apparatus, allowing firefighters to safely access the workers and bring both individuals down via ladder without injury.

Both workers were successfully rescued and evaluated on scene. No serious injuries were reported. This incident highlights the importance of rapid response, technical rescue capabilities, and the professionalism of the crews.

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The New Orleans Fire Department is marking a historic milestone with the promotion of Bianca Jones, who will become the first African American woman to serve as fire captain in the department’s history.

Jones’ promotion took effect Sunday, May 17, 2026, according to the department. In a statement posted on social media, the New Orleans Fire Department said Jones’ promotion reflects years of “dedication, professionalism, leadership, and unwavering service” to the city. The agency said Jones has consistently shown courage, honesty, and strong dedication throughout her career as a firefighter.

“The New Orleans Fire Department is honored to recognize Captain Jones for this groundbreaking achievement and her continued commitment to serving our city with excellence.”

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PHOTOS: Firefighters responded to a report of an illegal burn in southern Illinois that turned out to be unusual. According to the Zeigler Fire Department on its Facebook page, crews found what appeared to be “a ceremonial burning of King Tut.”

The fire department was able to make light of the situation. They reminded residents that ancient Egyptian royalty cannot be burned in the city of Zeigler, backyard pyramids must meet city code and mummies are considered “extra dry, combustible materials.”

Firefighters said “no citizens, camels or treasure chambers were harmed.” They were able to safely extinguish the flames “before the Curse of Tut spread across Zeigler.”

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VIDEO: The West End Fire House on Route 715 near Brodheadsville was originally built and dedicated in 1953.

The bays that once stored fire trucks are now used to brew beer at Brix Brewhouse.

“It served the community not only as a firehouse, but a community center,” said Joe Elias, co-owner and general manager of Brix Brewhouse.

After the West End Fire Company outgrew the space years ago, a new firehouse was built just across the street, leaving the building empty. Co-owner and General Manager Joe Elias said it was the perfect place to put the brewery.

Renovations took nearly 10 months. Along the way, some hidden gems were found, including a shuffleboard table from the 1980s.

Through the renovation process, owners wanted to pay tribute to the history of the fire company. Photos on the wall go back decades, and the hooks under the bar were once used to hang turnout gear.

“We have fire hoses that were originally here. Actually, our bar has fire patches from all around the country of different stations, so you see it throughout the building,” Elias said.

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PHOTOS: A firefighter is dead and several people are in serious and critical condition after a burning silo exploded at the Robbins Lumber mill in Searsmont, according to the Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office. Maine State Police have identified the victim as Morrill Firefighter Andrew Cross.

Cross’ remains were transported from the Medical Examiner’s Office in Augusta to a funeral home in Belfast Saturday morning. “Our deepest sympathies are with the family and friends of Andrew Cross, the Morrill Firefighter who lost his life during the tragic events at Searsmont.” Maine State Police said in a Facebook post.

The scene was turned over to the Maine Fire Marshal’s Office on Saturday. On Sunday morning, investigators from the Office of State Fire Marshal (FMO) were joined by Special Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives National Response Team (ATF NRT).

Fire investigators from both agencies will conduct a joint scene examination to determine the origin and cause of the fire and subsequent explosion. “We owe the people of Maine a thorough, professional, and methodical investigation. ATF is the only federal agency tasked with fire investigation.”

“Therefore, at our request, the ATF NRT has responded with specialized personnel and resources, including forensic scientists, electrical engineers, computer modeling experts, and additional fire investigation personnel to support complex investigations of this nature,” the Maine Fire Marshal’s Office said in a statement on Sunday.

Investigators were expected to remain on scene for most of the week. “The impact of this emergency will be felt for years to come,” the Fire Marshal’s Office said.

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VIDEO: More than 100 years ago, a night of celebration at the Cleveland School in Kershaw County turned into an unimaginable disaster. Seventy-seven people lost their lives. For the families of those who survived, the memories remain vivid.

It was a warm May afternoon in 1923. The Cleveland School in Camden was filled with the sounds of kids performing in their end-of-year play. In a matter of minutes, that joy changed to fear.

“It was probably utter chaos at that point, because everyone was panicking. Some people, it was reported, kind of froze in fright,” said Chief Chris Jones, president of the Cleveland School Memorial Foundation. “Others probably reacted in panic, and that led to everyone rushing down the stairway. And it was the only way out.”

With only one way up and one way down, the narrow wooden stairwell became jammed with people trying to escape. As the smoke thickened, the playground below the two-story building turned into a landing zone.

Parents who had been waiting outside used their own vehicles to cushion the fall of children jumping from the second floor. Ann Seegars’ mother-in-law was one of those kids.

“There was a combination of horse and buggies that came, and some cars. So the cars, they lined them up, I think, under the windows, and some of the men began to throw out the children, you know, to get them to safety,” said Seegars, a member of the Cleveland School Memorial Foundation. “My mother-in-law was thrown out. She hit a car, and it broke her arm. But it saved her life.”

Chief Eddie Gardner’s grandmother was also one of the survivors. He grew up hearing about “the big fire,” eventually realizing the great horror his family had gone through.

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PHOTOS: A two-alarm fire tore through a more than 100-year-old church in Wilmington, Delaware, leaving most of the historic structure in ruins.

Battalion Chief of the Wilmington Fire Department, Robert Pryor, told NBC10 that the fire broke out around 3 a.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the Mother African Union Church along North Franklin Street.

Pryor said the fire spread throughout the entire church, shooting flames 20 to 30 feet into the air.

“Due to the extensive fire conditions, a defensive attack was ordered and all arriving units were ordered to attack the fire from the exterior. A second alarm was quickly transmitted, bringing all remaining on duty Wilmington firefighters to the scene, along with assistance from several New Castle County departments,” said Pryor.

It took crews over an hour to get the fire under control.

While firefighters battled the flames, they also evacuated the surrounding homes due to falling embers, according to Pryor.

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PHOTOS: Two people are dead after a plane crashed into an Akron home on Thursday afternoon. The crash occurred around 3:45 p.m. in the 2000 block of Canterbury Circle, a residential neighborhood in the southern part of the city.

Akron Fire said both of the deceased were located inside the aircraft. No one in the house was injured, but Akron District Fire Chief Sierjie Lash said all four residents were inside at the time of the crash. “There were a couple and two children that live there,” Lash said.

“They were all four home, and they were able to get out with no injuries, so we’re very fortunate that they are safe.” The home caught fire, and heavy black smoke was reported in the area. Lash said crews extinguished the fire and prevented it from spreading to other homes.

“Definitely smoke, fire, flames and explosion,” Lash said. “Our fire crews came out, and they put the fire out as a house fire, and they’re currently investigating.” Two homes were evacuated following the crash.

“We put out a fire. We have to make sure the aftermath of that fire, anything that may still be smoldering, we’ll keep taking a look at that,” Lash said.

The Red Cross was on the scene of the crash Thursday and is assisting the four family members impacted by the crash, it said in a Facebook post.

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VIDEO: More than two decades after retiring, former Springdale Fire Chief Mickey Jackson still remembers some of the department’s biggest calls like they happened yesterday.

Jackson spent a combined 37 years leading the Springdale and Fayetteville fire departments – an illustrious career in Northwest Arkansas that started in 1964. “Springdale was growing real fast,” Jackson said.

“When I became chief, we had a population of 12,000 people. Gutensohn Road was the west city limits line, and Mountain Road was the east city limits line.”

As the city boomed, Springdale transitioned from an all-volunteer fire department to a full-time force. Out of 16 applicants, Jackson — just 23 years old at the time — was selected as the city’s first full-time paid fire chief.

“Nationally, there weren’t any 23-year-old fire chiefs in the country then,” Jackson said. “So I knew they were taking a chance on me.”

Jackson said the department was in need of modernization when he took over leadership – and the community stood behind them. “There wasn’t any doubt when I took over the department that it was behind the times,” Jackson said.

“A major turning point for me was in 1966 when we presented to the citizens the bond issue just for fire department improvement, and they overwhelmingly approved it.” That investment helped modernize the department.

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Several residents at a Plymouth Township apartment complex are displaced following a massive fire on Thursday morning.

According to Plymouth Township Fire Chief Pat Conely, several residents called in the fire around 11:30 a.m. at Hines Park Place Apartments near Wilcox and Haggerty roads.

Conely said the fire started in the back corner of one unit, and then transitioned to the far section of the building. In all, about eight units in the first building were impacted by the fire, and another 16 units in another building were affected by smoke.

Conely said a third building was also impacted by smoke, but they hoped to get some residents in those buildings back into their apartments by Thursday night.

Everyone did make it out of the buildings OK, and crews also rescued pets. Conely said one firefighter was injured when he fell through the roof, but he was checked out and was back working.

According to Conely, the high winds made fighting the fire a challenge, and also the fact that the building has two roofs, and the fire got below the first roof and above the second roof.

Fire crews from several other cities also responded to the fire, and workers with the Red Cross and Salvation Army were on scene assisting residents impacted.

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Crews battled a house fire in Cape Coral on Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters responded to a home on Southwest 26th Place shortly after noon. They confirmed that vehicles and a large amount of ammunition stored inside were destroyed. Viewer-submitted footage from the scene shows smoke and flames pouring out of the home.

According to the Cape Coral Fire Department, no one was home at the time, and a neighbor called 911 after seeing that the garage was on fire. Fire officials said multiple vehicles were in the garage, and crews kept the fire from spreading to nearby homes.

Cape Coral Fire also said the home is not a total loss, the garage was the only place affected, and the inside of the home wasn’t touched. The Lee County Electric Cooperative shut down power to the home.

The fire left neighbors shaken but relieved that the fire did not spread to nearby homes or the house itself. “I heard like a pop, pop, pop, pop, pop, and I’m like, what?” said Laurie Edwalds, a neighbor who ran outside to investigate.

Edwalds was one of several neighbors who rushed outside to see what was happening at the home. “I was literally in tears thinking somebody is losing their home, my neighbor is losing their home. And it just, it was overwhelming. I did cry,” Edwalds said.

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VIDEO: When someone gets lost or hurt in the rugged terrain of western Washington, every minute counts.

Now, Seattle Mountain Rescue is testing technology that could shave critical time off a response: wearable exoskeletons that power a rescuer’s legs through the mountains.

The team is one of only two in the country using the devices — made by the company HyperShell — on actual missions.

In just the past month, the exoskeletons have already been deployed three times in the field.

“If we can get to a subject a half an hour or an hour earlier, that could mean the difference between a positive and a negative outcome,” said Wes Cooper, advanced technology director for Seattle Mountain Rescue.

The device straps around a rescuer’s waist and legs.

Once on, it senses the wearer’s movement, anticipates their next step and adds mechanical power in sync with every stride — reducing fatigue and helping small teams cover more ground, even in terrain where other tools like e-bikes cannot go.

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VIDEO/PHOTOS: A new set of murals is giving the El Paso Fire Department’s downtown station a fresh look — and a public tribute to the firefighters who serve the city.

El Paso muralist Babak Tavakoli painted five murals on 30-foot walls at the fire station on South Florence Street. Tavakoli said the department asked that its special teams be represented throughout the artwork.

“They wanted all of their special teams represented in this mural and various parts. So that’s really what it is, is like each team and what they do and kind of in an artistic way, put it on the wall,” Tavakoli said. “I want to make sure that whenever you’re looking at these scenes, you know, oh, you’re in El Paso.”

Tavakoli said he worked local elements into the murals, including “local wildlife, local scenery, landmarks,” aiming for details that “are not too cliche but definitely clue you in. This is El Paso.”

He also said the project was meant to honor firefighters and their work.

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A case of arson at a Monroe County cannabis shop is now the subject of a police investigation after two suspects crashed a vehicle through the front door of a business and poured gasoline inside.

Video from Pure Cannabis Outlet, located at 15311 S. Dixie Highway, showed the suspects backed a Jeep into the business, then stole items from inside the business.

The shop is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the individuals.

At 1:04 a.m. on May 10, the Monroe County Central Dispatch received a report of a vehicle that crashed into the building.

The caller told the dispatch center that the crash appeared intentional. Witnesses also told police that at least two unknown subjects fled the store, running southbound before getting into a dark-colored vehicle that was waiting for them.

Fire alarms soon alerted the dispatch of the blaze building out of the building.

At the business, a maroon-colored Jeep Cherokee was found partially inside the store and suppression sprinklers were extinguishing the fire.

Police say the Jeep was stolen out of Detroit. Evidence was gathered from the escape route.

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VIDEOS: Helena is home to one of only three airport firefighting training facilities in the western United States, drawing crews from across the country and Canada to learn life-saving skills.

The Rocky Mountain Emergency Services Training Center in Helena has been training airport firefighters since 1996. Firefighters from Pullman, Washington and Victoria, Canada recently came together at the facility to take advantage of its classroom instruction, fire trucks, and hands-on drills.

The center features a specialized aircraft fire trainer that lets firefighters experience what the inside of a burning plane may be like. For exterior fire training, crews use a large spill trainer that burns about 100 gallons of propane every 30 seconds, simulating how a real aircraft fire may behave.

Training Center Coordinator Mike Anderson said the facility stands out among its peers. “This is one of the best engineered and built training facilities in the U.S.,” Anderson said. Crews spent the day training to extinguish engine, wheel brake, and large spill fires, as well as interior fires, which place firefighters in a tight space with near-zero visibility.

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A large overnight fire tore through part of a building in Cypress Hills, leaving behind burned bikes, scooters and heavy damage across the property.

FDNY says the fire broke out just after 1:20 a.m. Wednesday at 503 Ridgewood Ave., near Lincoln and Autumn avenues. Firefighters say flames were reported on the first floor of the three-story building.

Video from the Citizen app shows huge flames shooting from the back of the property as sirens echoed through the neighborhood.

FDNY says 21 units and 79 fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene. Hazmat crews were also called in because of the presence of lithium-ion batteries. The fire was brought under control around 2:13 a.m.

Officials say no injuries were reported. A full vacate order has now been posted on the property. Neighbor Jose Mena said the situation could have turned deadly.

“I came out and by the time I came out, the fire was spreading already,” Mena said. “One of the guys who lives there, he was trying to wake everybody up. This could’ve been worse — a lot worse. People were sleeping.”

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PHOTOS: A fast-moving fire forced dozens of residents from their homes at a North Attleboro condominium complex Monday afternoon.

North Attleboro Fire Chief Chris Coleman told 12 News a 911 call came in around 2 p.m. reporting a fire in an air conditioning unit at the Hawthorne Village Condominiums on Juniper Road.

Heavy flames and thick smoke were seen pouring from the top of the 34-unit building, which sustained significant damage and a collapsed roof.

At 3:30 p.m., officials upgraded the fire to seven alarms, prompting departments from surrounding communities, including some from as far as Norwood, to respond. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency also assisted.

According to Coleman, mutual aid was needed not only for additional manpower, but also because crews faced challenges with the water supply.

He said their primary concerns were ensuring all residents evacuated safely and preventing the fire from spreading to an adjacent 20-unit building.

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