Firefighters gain full control of 11-square-mile blaze in Southern California mountain areaOctober 10th, 2009 Firefighters gain full control of big Calif. blazeWRIGHTWOOD, Calif.
Mild winds aid firefighters in Southern Calif. blaze that threatened resort townOctober 5th, 2009 Mild winds aid firefighters in Calif. blazeWRIGHTWOOD, Calif.
Forest Service to review why firefighters initially scaled back efforts against LA wildfireSeptember 30th, 2009 Forest Service to probe LA wildfire responseLOS ANGELES — The U.S. Forest Service is reviewing why firefighters initially scaled back efforts on a massive wildfire that eventually burned 250 square miles on the edge of Los Angeles.
Chlorine gas truck, cargo vehicle collide in Venezuela; 9 killed, 326 have breathing problemsSeptember 17th, 2009 9 dead in Venezuela crash involving chlorine gasCARACAS, Venezuela — The collision of a truck carrying chlorine gas and a cargo vehicle has killed nine people and provoking breathing problems in 326 others, authorities said Thursday. Anzoategui state Gov.
Biden expected at Dodger Stadium memorial for 2 firefighters killed in Los Angeles-area blazeSeptember 12th, 2009 Biden to memorialize 2 killed fighting LA blazeLOS ANGELES — Vice President Joe Biden is expected to be among thousands of mourners attending a memorial at Dodger Stadium for two veteran firefighters who died battling the largest wildfire in Los Angeles County history. Firefighters, their friends, families and others are expected to converge on the 56,000-seat stadium in the hills above downtown Los Angeles for Saturday's memorial for Capt.
Calif. governor joins thousands in honoring firefighters killed fighting huge LA County blazeSeptember 12th, 2009 Calif. gov hails 2 firefighters killed in LA blazeLOS ANGELES — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger joined thousands of firefighters from around the country in honoring two veteran firemen who died last month fighting the largest wildfire in Los Angeles County history.
Firefighters battle California forest firesAugust 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO - More than 2,000 firefighters continued to battle a fire in the Santa Cruz mountains south of San Francisco Sunday. Firefighters had managed to carve containment lines around about half of the blaze burning about 100 kilometres south of the city, the San Francisco Chronicle reported online.
Fire in Paris suburb housing project kills 5, including 3 childrenAugust 10th, 2009 5 die in fire at French housing projectPARIS —A fire broke out in a housing project building outside Paris early Monday, killing two sleeping adults and three children, one an infant, officials said. Another 15 people with smoke inhalation were hospitalized.
About 100 firefighters battle blaze at Wis. meatpacking plant; nearby residents told to leaveJuly 6th, 2009 About 100 firefighters battle blaze at Wis. plantCUDAHY, Wis.
Firefighters in SC battle big blaze at shuttered mill; dense smoke visible across state lineJuly 4th, 2009 Firefighters battle big blaze at shuttered SC millROCK HILL, S.C. — A shuttered mill in northwestern South Carolina has caught fire, spewing clouds of dense, black smoke visible for miles.
More than 100 firefighters tackle blaze at high-rise apartment in London; 2 children killedJuly 3rd, 2009 2 children killed in blaze at London high-riseLONDON — Two children, including a 3-week-old baby, were killed and some 30 people had to be rescued when fire ripped through a high-rise apartment building in London on Friday, emergency services said. London Fire Brigade said 18 fire engines and more than 100 firefighters were called to the blaze in the Camberwell area of south London at around 4:20 p.m.
More than 100 firefighters tackle blaze at high-rise apartment in London; residents trappedJuly 3rd, 2009 Firefighters tackle blaze at London high-riseLONDON — Firefighters are battling a blaze that has trapped about 30 people in a London high-rise. London Fire Brigade says 18 fire engines and more than 100 firefighters are at the scene of the blaze in Camberwell, south London.
Oahu firefighters leave food cooking on stove, causing fire at their own fire stationJune 23rd, 2009 Oahu firefighters cause blaze at own fire stationHONOLULU — Oahu firefighters have been issued a reminder to be sure to turn off cooking equipment when responding to emergencies. The advice comes in the wake of a May 22 blaze at the Waipahu fire station that caused about $25,000 damage.
6 Ariz. firefighters flee after early morning blaze destroy their fire station near TucsonJune 18th, 2009 Blaze destroys southern Ariz. fire stationTUCSON, Ariz.
Firefighters battle blaze at shuttered Moulin Rouge casino in Las Vegas; no injuries reportedMay 9th, 2009 Firefighters battle blaze at historic Vegas casinoLAS VEGAS — Firefighters are battling a blaze at a vacant building that's part of the historic and long-shuttered Moulin Rouge hotel-casino in Las Vegas. No injuries are reported.
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