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LAFD deputy chief retires amid investigation into harassment allegations

LOS ANGELES — A top Los Angeles Fire Department official has retired in the midst of a city investigation into allegations of misconduct against him.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 31, 2023

Southern California digging out from days of relentless rain

LOS ANGELES — Residents across California’s Central Coast were allowed to return home Tuesday following a torrential storm that swamped the region with eye-popping amounts of rain and choked many roadways with mud and debris.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 11, 2023

Two seriously injured after jumping off 100ft cliff and bellyflopping into water

The moment two young men plunged 100ft off a popular cliff-diving spot in Chile was caught on camera as locals say they could have died, as falling from that height is "like falling onto rocks"

Daily Mirror · Jan 10, 2023

Firefighters rescue woman dangling from window as blaze traps dozens in Manhattan high-rise

NEW YORK — Firefighters rescued a desperate woman hanging from a window 20 stories above the street as dozens of people were trapped inside a Manhattan high-rise Saturday in a massive blaze that was sparked by an e-bike battery, the New York City Fire Department said.

Tribune News Service · Nov 5, 2022

Uttar Pradesh: Fire Breaks Out At Vrindavan Hotel, 2 Employees Dead

The fire reportedly broke out around 4:30 am in the kitchen store room on the top floor of the Hotel Vrindavan Garden situated on the Mathura Vrindavan Road. Read on for details:

Dynamite News · Nov 3, 2022

Raging Bronx house fire kills 10-month old girl, her dad and his 2 young brothers: ‘All of a sudden it just erupted’

NEW YORK — A raging house fire devastated a Bronx family Sunday morning, killing a 10-month-old girl, her father and the dad’s young brothers, ages 10 and 12.

Tribune News Service · Oct 30, 2022

Laura Kavanagh will become first female commissioner in FDNY's 157-year history

NEW YORK — The FDNY’s acting commissioner is to be appointed to the job permanently on Thursday, City Hall and Fire Department sources told the Daily News.

Tribune News Service · Oct 27, 2022

“Plan your escape” is the fire prevention theme this week in Lexington

The theme for fire prevention week in Lexington is “fire won’t wait, plan your escape.” Fire Department Battalion Chief Jordan Saas said a residential fire doubles in size every minute, so occupants may have only about two minutes to get out.

WEKU · Oct 10, 2022

Moment foolish man kicks fearsome reptile while wearing only flip flops

The man's friend can be heard laughing in the background of the video filmed in Brazil before the caiman suddenly snaps its jaws and bites at the advancing man's foot

Daily Mirror · Sep 20, 2022

Number of FDNY members lost to Sept. 11-related illnesses surpasses 300

NEW YORK — Three New York City Fire Department members died in the past week from 9/11-related illnesses, pushing the death toll for city firefighters who toiled at ground zero in the weeks after the 2001 terrorist attacks to over 300.

Tribune News Service · Sep 20, 2022