Fire tears through empty Harlem building where Billie Holiday once lived, four firefighters hurt
Huge flames could be seen blasting through the roof of the five-story building on W. 139th St. near Malcolm X Blvd. starting 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Deaths of 2 FDNY members from Staten Island reclassified as 9/11-related deaths, union says
"Their sacrifice at Ground Zero will never be forgotten," the Uniformed Firefighters Association said in a post on X.
The Economist17d
Which parts of the world are becoming more prone to wildfires?
Poor urban development and regulations on insurance companies encouraged the region’s vast population to sprawl out into fire-prone areas ... Around the world, people must prepare for a future ...
USA Today17d
Fire at Turkish ski resort kills at least 66 people, injures 51 more: Officials
At least 66 people were killed, and 51 people were injured when a fire spread through a Turkish ski resort, according to Reuters citing local officials. The fire broke out at the Kartal Hotel in ...
The Independent18d
Couple driving ‘fake fire engine’ arrested trying to enter Palisades fire evacuation zone
A convicted arsonist and his wife were arrested after they were spotted driving a decommissioned fire engine inside the Palisades fire perimeter. Dustin Nehl, 31, and Jennifer Nehl, 44 ...
Local 12 WKRC Cincinnati19d
2 arrested for impersonating firefighters in decommissioned fire engine: deputies
LOS ANGELES (WKRC) - A couple was taken into custody for allegedly impersonating firefighters while operating a decommissioned fire engine. According to KATU, 44-year-old Jennifer Nehl and 31-year ...
The Brooklyn Paper19d
Firefighters tackle two-alarm fire amid arctic chill in East Flatbush
Firefighters braved freezing temperatures and frozen hydrants while battling a two-alarm fire in East Flatbush on Monday morning. Crews from Engine Company 310 and Ladder ... fire is under ...
CBS News 821d
California's FAIR Plan faces financial strain amid Los Angeles wildfire crisis
Many homeowners, particularly in high-risk fire areas, have been forced to turn to the FAIR Plan after being dropped by traditional insurance carriers. In San Diego, residents have seen a surge in ...
Los Angeles Times21d
California’s FAIR Plan, the home insurer of last resort, may need a bailout after the L.A. fires
Many homeowners in the fire zones were on the FAIR Plan after insurers pulled back from California’s troubled insurance market. Forking over billions of dollars could wipe out the plan’s $377 ...
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Jay Leno Drives His Vintage Fire Truck To Bring Food to First Responders in LA
The comedian took out his vintage fire engine and went to serve food to those who have been on a damage-limitation mission around the clock for the past few days. Los Angeles has been under the ...
NBC Los Angeles21d
Eaton Fire victims rally for fair rebuilding efforts in Altadena
Altadena community leaders and fire victims rallied together Friday to ensure the rebuilding efforts after the Eaton fire are done fairly and with equity. Faye Austin, an 88-year-old Altadena ...
Business Insider21d
A major fire at one of the world's largest battery storage plants was a 'wake-up call' for the industry, official says
A major fire broke out Thursday at one of the world's largest battery storage plants. The facility — in Moss Landing in northern California — stores energy for general use as part of the state ...