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VIDEO: Ship collides with Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland, causing collapse

National Fire News -

Six people are missing after a large ship collided with the I-695 Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing it to crumble into the Patapsco River. According to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the ship named DALI was carrying cargo for the Danish based company, Maersk, from Singapore to Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- PUB DATE: 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WMAR-TV ABC 2 Baltimore

Never Forget: 10 years since deadly Back Bay fire took the lives of 2 Boston firefighters

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VIDEO: Tuesday marks 10 years since a deadly Back Bay fire claimed the lives of two Boston firefighters. Lt. Edward Walsh and firefighter Michael Kennedy were killed while fighting a wind-fueled, nine-alarm fire at 298 Beacon St. on March 26, 2014. The two men went inside after they were told someone might be trapped in the basement, then became trapped themselves.
- PUB DATE: 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCVB-TV ABC 5 Boston

Bill Written in Response to Ship Fire that Claimed Lives of Two New Jersey Firefighters Advances

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Federal legislation calling for studies on vessel fires within three nautical miles of the shoreline to reduce vessel and waterfront facility risk to local communities was passed by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee recently. The bill was introduced by Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) in response to the tragic vessel fire that occurred in Newark in July 2023, which claimed the lives of two Newark firefighters, Augusto “Augie” Acabou and Wayne “Bear” Brooks Jr.
- PUB DATE: 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: TAP into Jersey City

Lake Country first responder saves man on flight

Wisconsin Fire News -

VIDEO: A firefighter with Lake Country Fire & Rescue proved first responders are always on the job. When Matthew Haerter boarded a flight to Arizona last week, he was ready for a little R&R. "It was very last minute to head west," he said. Fate had another idea. The assistant chief of Lake Country Fire & Rescue found himself on one of the most stressful shifts of his entire career.
- PUB DATE: 3/25/2024 9:11:40 PM - SOURCE: WITI-TV FOX 6 Milwaukee

Winter Storm Warning issued March 25 at 3:51AM CDT until March 25 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

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* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, Florence, and Forest Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact this morning's commute. Winter Storm Warning 2024-03-25T03:51:00-05:00 2024-03-25T03:51:00-05:00 2024-03-25T03:51:00-05:00 2024-03-25T07:00:00-05:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Vilas; Oneida; Forest; Florence; Lincoln; Langlade SAME 055125 SAME 055085 SAME 055041 SAME 055037 SAME 055069 SAME 055067 UGC WIZ005 UGC WIZ010 UGC WIZ011 UGC WIZ012 UGC WIZ018 UGC WIZ019 AWIPSidentifier WSWGRB WMOidentifier WWUS43 KGRB 250851 NWSheadline WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240325T1200Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-03-25T12:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.6755390882f73fd4861f274c875e32c4153b22f8.001.1,2024-03-24T14:42:00-05:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.6ab750ef2a4c62f9cfd182a16ac364b359910bce.002.1,2024-03-24T03:43:00-05:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.791357f95658e525cd35d83217275b33e2722386.001.1,2024-03-23T22:15:00-05:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f73037166a774d1d9fabf52a303090e93bd2ec4a.001.2,2024-03-23T14:37:00-05:00

Milwaukee fire crews investigate after south side barbershop destroyed in fire

Wisconsin Fire News -

VIDEO: Milwaukee Fire crews responded to a house fire near South 13th Street that spread from Dominican Barber Shop on Friday, March 23. The Milwaukee Fire Department said no one was injured, but the barber shop was completely destroyed. The owner of Dominican Barber Shop shared he's been at that spot for two years, often giving haircuts to baseball players and others in the community.
- PUB DATE: 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTMJ-TV NBC 4 Milwaukee

VIDEOS: Woman seriously injured after massive fire burns through two New York homes

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A woman was seriously injured after a fire burned through two houses in Brooklyn on Friday. NewsCopter 7 was over the fiery scene at 413 E. Third St. between Beverly Road and Avenue C in Kensington. FDNY officials say the four-alarm fire broke out on the first floor of a three-story home at the location around 5:45 p.
- PUB DATE: 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WABC-TV ABC 7 New York

Man dangling from overhead wire plummets onto fire truck in Washington

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VIDEO/PHOTO: An attempt to evade police officers led a man to swing from an overhead cable for more than 45 minutes Saturday afternoon before dropping onto a strategically-stationed fire truck in downtown Vancouver, authorities say. The man, who was not immediately identified, had been involved in an unspecified disturbance when he climbed onto the roof of the Little Conejo restaurant, 114 W.
- PUB DATE: 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Oregonian/OregonLive

More than 72K cars in Massachusetts recalled due to fire risk, report says

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VIDEO: Is your car at risk of catching fire just sitting at your home? Auto company Carfax said the number of “park outside” recalls—warnings from federal regulators and automakers to park vehicles away from garages or other structures because of significant fire risk—jumped 40 percent nationally and 45 percent in Greater Boston between May 2023 and Jan.
- PUB DATE: 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFXT-TV FOX 25 Boston

Winter Storm Warning issued March 25 at 12:59AM CDT until March 25 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

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* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches. * WHERE...Marathon, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, Florence, and Forest Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Winter Storm Warning 2024-03-25T00:59:00-05:00 2024-03-25T00:59:00-05:00 2024-03-25T00:59:00-05:00 2024-03-25T07:00:00-05:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Vilas; Oneida; Forest; Florence; Lincoln; Langlade; Marathon SAME 055125 SAME 055085 SAME 055041 SAME 055037 SAME 055069 SAME 055067 SAME 055073 UGC WIZ005 UGC WIZ010 UGC WIZ011 UGC WIZ012 UGC WIZ018 UGC WIZ019 UGC WIZ030 AWIPSidentifier WSWGRB WMOidentifier WWUS43 KGRB 250559 NWSheadline WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240325T1200Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-03-25T12:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.6755390882f73fd4861f274c875e32c4153b22f8.001.1,2024-03-24T14:42:00-05:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.6ab750ef2a4c62f9cfd182a16ac364b359910bce.002.1,2024-03-24T03:43:00-05:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.791357f95658e525cd35d83217275b33e2722386.001.1,2024-03-23T22:15:00-05:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f73037166a774d1d9fabf52a303090e93bd2ec4a.001.2,2024-03-23T14:37:00-05:00

Winter Storm Warning issued March 24 at 11:37PM CDT until March 25 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

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* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. * WHERE...Marathon, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, Florence, and Forest Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could reduce visibility in open areas tonight. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Winter Storm Warning 2024-03-24T23:37:00-05:00 2024-03-24T23:37:00-05:00 2024-03-24T23:37:00-05:00 2024-03-25T07:00:00-05:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Vilas; Oneida; Forest; Florence; Lincoln; Langlade; Marathon SAME 055125 SAME 055085 SAME 055041 SAME 055037 SAME 055069 SAME 055067 SAME 055073 UGC WIZ005 UGC WIZ010 UGC WIZ011 UGC WIZ012 UGC WIZ018 UGC WIZ019 UGC WIZ030 AWIPSidentifier WSWGRB WMOidentifier WWUS43 KGRB 250437 NWSheadline WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240325T1200Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-03-25T12:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.6ab750ef2a4c62f9cfd182a16ac364b359910bce.002.1,2024-03-24T03:43:00-05:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.791357f95658e525cd35d83217275b33e2722386.001.1,2024-03-23T22:15:00-05:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f73037166a774d1d9fabf52a303090e93bd2ec4a.001.2,2024-03-23T14:37:00-05:00

Winter Storm Warning issued March 24 at 2:42PM CDT until March 25 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

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* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. * WHERE...Marathon, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, Florence, and Forest Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could reduce visibility in open areas tonight. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Winter Storm Warning 2024-03-24T14:42:00-05:00 2024-03-24T14:42:00-05:00 2024-03-24T14:42:00-05:00 2024-03-25T00:00:00-05:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Vilas; Oneida; Forest; Florence; Lincoln; Langlade; Marathon SAME 055125 SAME 055085 SAME 055041 SAME 055037 SAME 055069 SAME 055067 SAME 055073 UGC WIZ005 UGC WIZ010 UGC WIZ011 UGC WIZ012 UGC WIZ018 UGC WIZ019 UGC WIZ030 AWIPSidentifier WSWGRB WMOidentifier WWUS43 KGRB 241942 NWSheadline WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240325T1200Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-03-25T12:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.791357f95658e525cd35d83217275b33e2722386.001.1,2024-03-23T22:15:00-05:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f73037166a774d1d9fabf52a303090e93bd2ec4a.001.2,2024-03-23T14:37:00-05:00

Winter Storm Warning issued March 24 at 3:43AM CDT until March 25 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

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* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. * WHERE...Marathon, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, Florence, and Forest Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could reduce visibility in open areas tonight. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Winter Storm Warning 2024-03-24T03:43:00-05:00 2024-03-24T03:43:00-05:00 2024-03-24T13:00:00-05:00 2024-03-24T16:00:00-05:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Vilas; Oneida; Forest; Florence; Lincoln; Langlade; Marathon SAME 055125 SAME 055085 SAME 055041 SAME 055037 SAME 055069 SAME 055067 SAME 055073 UGC WIZ005 UGC WIZ010 UGC WIZ011 UGC WIZ012 UGC WIZ018 UGC WIZ019 UGC WIZ030 AWIPSidentifier WSWGRB WMOidentifier WWUS43 KGRB 240843 NWSheadline WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM CDT MONDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.EXT.KGRB.WS.W.0003.240324T1800Z-240325T1200Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-03-25T12:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f73037166a774d1d9fabf52a303090e93bd2ec4a.001.2,2024-03-23T14:37:00-05:00

'They're going to jump:' 10 rescued in Edgerton house fire

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VIDEO: On March 23. around 5:49 a.m., Lakeside Fire-Rescue, working jointly with Edgerton P.D., responded to multiple calls reporting smoke and fire coming from 503 Rollin Street in Edgerton. The fire blocked the floor's exit, preventing the tenants from escaping. With this information, Rock County 9-1-1 upgraded the incident, and additional fire and EMS units from Janesville and Stoughton were dispatched.
- PUB DATE: 3/23/2024 11:48:00 PM - SOURCE: WKOW-TV ABC 27 Madison

Winter Storm Warning issued March 23 at 10:15PM CDT until March 25 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

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* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 10 inches. * WHERE...Marathon, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, Florence, and Forest Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility Sunday night. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Winter Storm Warning 2024-03-23T22:15:00-05:00 2024-03-23T22:15:00-05:00 2024-03-24T13:00:00-05:00 2024-03-24T06:15:00-05:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Vilas; Oneida; Forest; Florence; Lincoln; Langlade; Marathon SAME 055125 SAME 055085 SAME 055041 SAME 055037 SAME 055069 SAME 055067 SAME 055073 UGC WIZ005 UGC WIZ010 UGC WIZ011 UGC WIZ012 UGC WIZ018 UGC WIZ019 UGC WIZ030 AWIPSidentifier WSWGRB WMOidentifier WWUS43 KGRB 240315 NWSheadline WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM CDT MONDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.CON.KGRB.WS.W.0003.240324T1800Z-240325T1800Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-03-25T18:00:00+00:00

Winter Storm Warning issued March 23 at 2:37PM CDT until March 25 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Weather Alerts -

...A HEAVY SPRING SNOW POSSIBLE FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 11 inches. * WHERE...Marathon, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, Florence, and Forest Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Winter Storm Warning 2024-03-23T14:37:00-05:00 2024-03-23T14:37:00-05:00 2024-03-24T13:00:00-05:00 2024-03-23T22:45:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Vilas; Oneida; Forest; Florence; Lincoln; Langlade; Marathon SAME 055125 SAME 055085 SAME 055041 SAME 055037 SAME 055069 SAME 055067 SAME 055073 UGC WIZ005 UGC WIZ010 UGC WIZ011 UGC WIZ012 UGC WIZ018 UGC WIZ019 UGC WIZ030 AWIPSidentifier WSWGRB WMOidentifier WWUS43 KGRB 231937 NWSheadline WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM CDT MONDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.NEW.KGRB.WS.W.0003.240324T1800Z-240325T1800Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-03-25T18:00:00+00:00

Winter Storm Watch issued March 23 at 3:15AM CDT until March 25 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

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...A HEAVY SPRING SNOW POSSIBLE FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph leading to blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Marathon, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, Florence, Forest, Menominee, Northern Marinette County, and Northern Oconto County Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday afternoon through early Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Road conditions will deteriorate late Sunday afternoon when snow intensity increases. Travel could be very difficult on Sunday night into Monday morning. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Winter Storm Watch 2024-03-23T03:15:00-05:00 2024-03-23T03:15:00-05:00 2024-03-24T16:00:00-05:00 2024-03-23T16:00:00-05:00 Actual Alert Met Future Severe Possible Vilas; Oneida; Forest; Florence; Northern Marinette County; Lincoln; Langlade; Menominee; Northern Oconto County; Marathon SAME 055125 SAME 055085 SAME 055041 SAME 055037 SAME 055075 SAME 055069 SAME 055067 SAME 055078 SAME 055083 SAME 055073 UGC WIZ005 UGC WIZ010 UGC WIZ011 UGC WIZ012 UGC WIZ013 UGC WIZ018 UGC WIZ019 UGC WIZ020 UGC WIZ021 UGC WIZ030 AWIPSidentifier WSWGRB WMOidentifier WWUS43 KGRB 230815 NWSheadline WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.NEW.KGRB.WS.A.0004.240324T2100Z-240325T1800Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-03-25T18:00:00+00:00

Hundreds of Fire Officials Come Together to Adopt New Skills in Stevens Point

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VIDEO: The Wisconsin State Firefighters Association (WSFA) hosted its 2024 conference in Stevens Point this year. This event has been held around different parts of Wisconsin for more than five decades. The event was open to the public, but is used as a way for firefighters to collaborate and communicate with other first responder agencies to create more effective ways for emergency responses.
- PUB DATE: 3/23/2024 1:01:00 AM - SOURCE: WAOW-TV ABC 9 Wausau

VIDEOS: Crews respond to apartment fire in Maryland

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PHOTOS: Crews were on the scene of a fire that broke out at an apartment building in Hagerstown Thursday night. The Hagerstown Fire Department said the fire at 673 Oak Hill Ave. started around 6:30 p.m. “The firefighters went up to the top and then the flames started shooting out so they came down as quick as they could,” neighbor Edye Brockett, said.
- PUB DATE: 3/22/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WDVM-TV 25 Hagerstown

Recharge Room: New space installed for first responders in Arizona to relax, heal

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VIDEO: Every day, first responders put their lives on the line serving their communities, which can take a toll on their minds and also their bodies. That’s why the town of Gilbert is trying a new way to help its firefighters and police officers by installing Recharge Rooms. “Recharge is a simple 33-minute circuit that we use the synergy of togetherness or multi-modally,” said Rich Ganley, the executive of Positive Impact Alliance.
- PUB DATE: 3/22/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTVK-TV 3 & KPHO-TV CBS 5 Phoenix (AZ Family)

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