Mild winds aid firefighters in Southern Calif. blaze that threatened resort townOctober 5th, 2009 Mild winds aid firefighters in Calif. blazeWRIGHTWOOD, Calif.
Calif. residents want federal investigation of initial response to massive LA-area wildfireSeptember 30th, 2009 Calif. residents call for probe into fire responseLOS ANGELES — People affected by the massive wildfire that burned about 250 square miles northeast of Los Angeles are calling for a federal investigation into what they say was a poor initial response to the blaze. Angry residents of the Big Tujunga Canyon area packed a meeting hall Monday night to confront officials.
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.
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.
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.
Firefighters battle 3-alarm blaze at Massachusetts boat yard, no injuries reportedAugust 7th, 2009 Firefighters at 3-alarm blaze at Mass. boat yardIPSWICH, Mass.
Fire breaks out at a Dallas high-rise apartment complex, smoke seen for milesJuly 15th, 2009 Fire at Dallas high-rise apartment complexDALLAS — A fire has broken out a high-rise apartment complex in southwest Dallas. There were no immediate reports of injuries, but some elderly residents were being evacuated.
Black smoke seen for miles as fire breaks out on roof of Dallas high-rise; no serious injuriesJuly 15th, 2009 Fire breaks out on roof of Dallas high-riseDALLAS — A fire broke out on the roof of a high-rise apartment building west of downtown Dallas on Wednesday, but no serious injuries were reported. The fire erupted in an air conditioning unit on the top of the 11-story Indigo apartment tower, sending thick plumes of black smoke into the air that could be seen for miles.
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.
Six killed in London high-rise fireJuly 4th, 2009 LONDON - Six people died Friday in a blaze that struck a 12-storey apartment house in south London. The dead included three children, rescue officials said.
Police name 5 of 6 victims of London high-rise blaze as investigators search for causeJuly 4th, 2009 Police name 5 victims of London high-rise fireLONDON — Police on Saturday identified five of the six people killed when fire swept through a London high-rise, as investigators try to find out what started the blaze and whether the building's design contributed to the tragedy. Police said the victims were Helen Udoaka, 34, and her 3-week-old daughter Michelle; Dayana Francisquini, 26; 3-year-old Filipe Francisquini; and Catherine Hickman, 31.
Fire in London's tower block kills sixJuly 4th, 2009 LONDON - Six people, including three children, have died in a fire in a block of flats in London, the fire brigade said late Friday. Three children, one just three weeks old, were among the victims of the blaze in the 12-storey block on a housing estate in Camberwell, in south London.
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.
6 people, including an infant, killed as blaze rips through London high-riseJuly 3rd, 2009 6 people killed in London high-rise blazeLONDON — Six people, including a 3-week-old baby, were killed and 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 the dead were three adults and three children, who included a 3-week old baby and a 7-year-old.
6 San Antonio firefighters hospitalized after exposure to chlorine gas during cemetery blazeMay 10th, 2009 6 San Antonio firefighters treated for chlorineSAN ANTONIO — Authorities in Texas say six firefighters in San Antonio have been hospitalized after being exposed to chlorine gas while battling a blaze at a cemetery. Assistant fire chief David Coatney told the San Antonio Express-News that the firefighters experienced burning skin and some had trouble breathing after dealing with the blaze early Sunday.
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