Fire News
- VIDEO: The Augustus family wasn’t home when a lightning bolt struck their front yard, igniting a 15-foot-evergreen tree. An intense storm rolled over Northern Utah County, Wednesday afternoon, bringing heavy rains and crashes of thunder. The post Cedar Hills lightning strikes tree, catches on fire appeared first on Daily Dispatch.
- VIDEO: The Drexel Heights Fire District released additional information about a structure fire near Bilby and Cardinal in Pima County late Wednesday, Sept. 17. The post Pima County structure fire under investigation appeared first on Daily Dispatch.
- A fire on the fifth floor of an abandoned multi-story building at 300 San Mateo Ave. NE was brought under control within 20 minutes early Tuesday. The post Fire in multi-story Albuquerque building quickly doused appeared first on Daily Dispatch.
- The Dodge City Fire Department said a business fire that closed a stretch of 3rd Avenue between Vine Street and Gunsmoke Street has been contained. The post Fire causes damage to Dodge City quilt shop appeared first on Daily Dispatch.
- Lafayette Fire Department's new LUCAS device automates chest compressions, doubling success rates and freeing up first responders during emergencies. The post Lafayette Fire Department receives new device to improve cardiac emergency response appeared first on Daily Dispatch.
- The Deer Creek Fire is burning about 35 miles from town in the East Fork of the Blacktail. Officials estimate it at one acre, burning in grass, sage, and timber. The post Deer Creek Fire reported on Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest appeared first on Daily Dispatch.
- VIDEO: Oklahoma City firefighters undergo rigorous water rescue training, highlighted by the show "Hearts of Heroes," to prepare for emergencies where every second counts. The post Oklahoma City firefighters train for water rescues on Hearts of Heroes appeared first on Daily Dispatch.
- Henderson Fire Department and Clark County Fire Department were on scene of a house fire Wednesday night. The post Two fire departments on scene of Henderson house fire appeared first on Daily Dispatch.
- Upon arrival, firefighters reported fire and smoke showing from the front of the mobile home as well as surrounding property, and it was spreading rapidly. The post Forrest County mobile home damaged, 2 acres of property burnt after unattended outdoor fire sparked blaze appeared first on Daily Dispatch.
- Lincoln first responders will be hitting the ice on Nov. 16 for the first-ever Hometown Heroes Hockey Faceoff. The post Lincoln, Sioux City first responders gear up for first-ever Hometown Heroes Hockey Faceoff appeared first on Daily Dispatch.