VIDEOS/PHOTOS: This summer alone, the Knoxville Fire Department said it had not one, not two, but three cars crash into stopped fire trucks responding to emergency calls, including some on Interstate 40. KFD is asking drivers to follow the law and move over into the other lane if they see flashing lights or parked emergency vehicles on the road.
- PUB DATE: 7/11/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBIR-TV NBC 10 Knoxville

As of 9 p.m. Monday, 14 Vermont rivers had reached flooding stage, according to the National Weather Service’s hydrologic tracker. That includes three with major flooding: Otter Creek at Rutland, Williams River near Rockingham and Winooski River at Montpelier. Three rivers had reached moderate flooding: Winooski River at Waterbury, Lamoille River at Johnson and Dog River at Northfield Falls.
- PUB DATE: 7/11/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: VT Digger

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN FOREST...NORTHEASTERN VILAS AND FLORENCE COUNTIES... At 642 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Whisker Lake Wilderness to near Popple River, moving east at 45 mph. Additional strong storms were moving through northeast Vilas county. Severe Thunderstorm Warning 2023-07-10T18:42:00-05:00 2023-07-10T19:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Immediate Severe Observed Florence; Forest; Vilas 46.14,-89.09 46.02,-88.82 46.02,-88.68 45.99,-88.67 45.99,-88.62 46.02,-88.6 46.02,-88.51 45.99,-88.49 46,-88.47 45.98,-88.41 45.99,-88.38 45.96,-88.33 45.94,-88.17 45.72,-88.44 45.73,-88.97 45.91,-88.8 45.96,-88.97 46,-89.32 46.02,-89.58 46.22,-89.48 46.14,-89.09 FIPS6 055037 055041 055125 UGC WIC037 WIC041 WIC125 VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.SV.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230711T0000Z/

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN FOREST...NORTHEASTERN VILAS AND FLORENCE COUNTIES... At 642 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Whisker Lake Wilderness to near Popple River, moving east at 45 mph. Additional strong storms were moving through northeast Vilas county. Severe Weather Statement 2023-07-10T17:55:00-05:00 2023-07-11T00:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Immediate Severe Observed Florence; Forest; Vilas 46.14,-89.09 46.02,-88.82 46.02,-88.68 45.99,-88.67 45.99,-88.62 46.02,-88.6 46.02,-88.51 45.99,-88.49 46,-88.47 45.98,-88.41 45.99,-88.38 45.96,-88.33 45.94,-88.17 45.72,-88.44 45.73,-88.97 45.91,-88.8 45.96,-88.97 46,-89.32 46.02,-89.58 46.22,-89.48 46.14,-89.09 FIPS6 055037 055041 055125 UGC WIC037 WIC041 WIC125 VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.SV.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230711T0000Z/

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 470 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1200 AM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS WI . WISCONSIN COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE BARRON BUFFALO CHIPPEWA CLARK DUNN EAU CLAIRE Severe Thunderstorm Watch 2023-07-10T17:55:00-05:00 2023-07-11T00:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Barron; Buffalo; Chippewa; Clark; Dunn; Eau Claire; Florence; Forest; Jackson; Langlade; Lincoln; Marathon; Marinette; Menominee; Oconto; Oneida; Pepin; Pierce; Portage; Price; Rusk; Shawano; St. Croix; Taylor; Trempealeau; Vilas; Wood FIPS6 055005 055011 055017 055019 055033 055035 055037 055041 055053 055067 055069 055073 055075 055078 055083 055085 055091 055093 055097 055099 055107 055109 055115 055119 055121 055125 055141 UGC WIC005 WIC011 WIC017 WIC019 WIC033 WIC035 WIC037 WIC041 WIC053 WIC067 WIC069 WIC073 WIC075 WIC078 WIC083 WIC085 WIC091 WIC093 WIC097 WIC099 WIC107 WIC109 WIC115 WIC119 WIC121 WIC125 WIC141 VTEC /O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0470.230710T2255Z-230711T0500Z/

VIDEO: The Wisconsin DNR fire crews and numerous area agencies are at the scene of a roughly 400-acre Pallet Fire in Waushara County, southeast of Coloma and the fire is now 99% contained. Previous reports stated the fire was a larger size, however, after aerial review, more accurate mapping indicated the fire is roughly 400 acres.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2023 2:30:24 PM - SOURCE: WSAW-TV CBC 7 Wausau

PHOTO: A Caledonia Police Officer is recovering from minor injuries after his squad rolled over and caught fire in the Village of Caledonia on Saturday afternoon. It happened on Douglas Ave near Harvest Lane just after 2:30pm. Officials say the officer was attempting to catch up to a vehicle that was traveling 90mph in a 45mph zone.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTMJ-TV NBC 4 Milwaukee

PHOTOS: Multiple fire crews responded to a blaze in Putnam County early Sunday morning that caused extensive damage to an apartment complex, displacing residents. Emergency dispatchers reported the fire began shortly after 3 a.m. in the Devonshire apartment complex. Teays Valley Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Cody Smoot spoke with Eyewitness News on scene and reported residents were evacuated as firefighters worked to contain the flames.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCHS-TV ABC 8 Charleston

VIDEO: Gone, but not forgotten. Heroes of the Chicago Fire Department were killed in a massive fire on Milwaukee Avenue in February 1985. On Sunday, their community gave back, remembering their sacrifice. Captain Daniel Nockels and Firefighters Michael Forchione and Michael Talley were honored with a renovated mural at a park at Diversey, Kimball, and Milwaukee avenues, just down the street from where the deadly fire broke out.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLS-TV ABC 7 Chicago

VIDEO: The inside of Houston Fire Station 56 is hot. “We walked in and we were literally sweating,” said Sandy Ditta. Sandy Ditta with Operation HFD Cookie Drop recently noticed just how hot it is after delivering cookies to the firefighters. She has been baking cookies for them for years to help boost their spirits.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KPRC-TV NBC 2 Houston

Oklahoma Human Services is set to pioneer an unprecedented program that will revolutionize emergency response protocols by introducing an Animal Contingency Plan to all senior care and low-income housing properties. This groundbreaking initiative aims to prioritize the safety of first responders while simultaneously reducing the number of animals being sent to pet shelters.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Norman Transcript - Metered Site

VIDEO: As the summer heat continues, the Fayetteville Fire Department says they're adding new medications to their emergency responder toolkits to help with heat-related health issues. The medications include albuterol, oral glucose, Benadryl and Tylenol. The meds treat conditions exacerbated by the heat including breathing issues, diabetic emergencies, allergic reactions, high fevers and other related illnesses.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTVD-TV ABC 11 Durham

Today marks five years since a damaged gas main caused an explosion that killed a firefighter and destroyed several buildings in the community's downtown. Capt. Cory Barr of the Sun Prairie Volunteer Fire Department died in the July 10, 2018 blast. He left behind a wife and two daughters. Sun Prairie Fire and EMS Chief Garrison said that many of his firefighters still feel the effects of the day.
- PUB DATE: 7/9/2023 11:56:00 PM - SOURCE: WKOW-TV ABC 27 Madison

After 52 years of service to the Kronenwetter Fire Department, Fire Captain Steve Toboyek decided it was time to retire. The fire department came into existence in 1971, and Captain Toboyek volunteered immediately. The only requirement was that you had to be able to hold a hose, and Steve could do much more than that.
- PUB DATE: 7/7/2023 11:30:00 PM - SOURCE: WAOW-TV ABC 9 Wausau

VIDEO: The Appleton Fire Department is investigating the cause of a smoky house fire on S. Fidelis St. Thursday night. The 911 call at 8:21 p.m. reported smoke in the basement of the house on the 200 block. Everyone was out of the home safely before fire trucks arrived. Firefighters say they made an “aggressive” attack but faced zero visibility in the basement due to the thick smoke.
- PUB DATE: 7/7/2023 12:28:00 PM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV NBC 2 Green Bay

Cellphone video captured the heart-pounding moments a teenager jumped into action to help save an Upland family whose home caught fire on the Fourth of July. Caleb Delasantos, 19, was watching fireworks with his girlfriend around 10 p.m. when he saw flames shooting up from the residence. He darted to the scene and helped the panicked and disoriented residents before firefighters arrived.
- PUB DATE: 7/7/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KNBC-TV NBC 4 Los Angeles

VIDEO: Investigators are searching for answers after two firefighters were killed and five more were injured while battling a raging blaze aboard a cargo ship docked in Newark, New Jersey. It was the first time since 2007 that a Newark firefighter was killed on the job, according to city officials. The fire was still smoldering as of Friday morning, some 36 hours after it broke out on the massive vessel.
- PUB DATE: 7/7/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: ABC News

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office provided assistance to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) after a mobile methamphetamine lab was discovered at the I-95 Welcome Center, Thursday afternoon. The incident prompted the activation of a hazmat team, resulting in the closure of traffic to the welcome center and the evacuation of its premises.
- PUB DATE: 7/7/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSVN-TV FOX 7 Miami

Yesterday marked the 79th anniversary of the deadliest fire in Connecticut history. On July 6, 1944, the big top of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Baily Circus ignited during a show in Hartford, killing more than 160 people. It's believed that a cigarette sparked the fire and spread quickly because the tent was completely coated in paraffin wax treated with gasoline.
- PUB DATE: 7/7/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: News 12 Connecticut

There is no remedy to take away the pain of losing a loved one, but a new South Carolina law will help the families of first responders who make the ultimate sacrifice for their communities. It applies to first responders killed in the line of duty, including law enforcement, firefighters, emergency medical service personnel, and coroners.
- PUB DATE: 7/7/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WIS-TV NBC/CW 10 Columbia