A fire ripped through a Miami apartment building early Tuesday, sending two people to the hospital and forcing residents, including several elderly, to evacuate.

The fire started at around 2:30 a.m. at Blue Lakes Apartments on Northwest 7th Street and Northwest 52nd Avenue in the Flagami area, where Miami Fire Rescue said crews found one unit on the fourth floor in flames.

More than 100 firefighters responded, and they were able to help two elderly residents out of the apartment. Those residents were then taken to the hospital with minor smoke inhalation, authorities said.

Miami Fire Rescue said they also helped other people who use wheelchairs or are unable to move on their own out of the building, which only has one elevator.

All 52 units were evacuated, and those on the fourth floor will be unable to return. At least 15 people are displaced.

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The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) announced that it has awarded 67 scholarships totaling $548,148 to the spouses, children, and stepchildren of fallen firefighters for the 2026-2027 academic year. This year’s recipients include 34 returning scholars and 33 first-time recipients.

The NFFF has a nearly 30-year history of providing educational support to families of firefighters who have died in the line of duty, with at least $7.94 million in tuition assistance awarded to more than 1,800 students across the country since the inception of its Scholarship Program.

By easing the financial burden of higher education, the program ensures the legacies of fallen firefighters live on through the accomplishments of their families.

Scholarships are awarded based on applicants’ financial need and academic performance, with a special consideration for those working toward degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), and public safety fields.

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Video from a neighbor shows flames raging inside a multifamily home in Brockton, Massachusetts, on Monday morning before the fire department arrived. Five people were ultimately rescued from the building, and others climbed out of a window.

The footage shows that one person attempted to blast a fire extinguisher through the ground-floor windows as the flames grew, before the first fire engine arrived. Some residents tied sheets and blankets together to make a rope, anchored it to a bed and climbed out of a second-story window. Others were trapped inside.

Crews were called at 8:21 a.m. to the building at 303 Spring St. “I was in my office; I could hear them on the phone through the dispatch console, saying they couldn’t get out,” Brockton Fire Department Chief Bran Nardelli said. “Our operators were telling them to stay low and get to a window.”

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Former Lake Wenatchee Fire & Rescue Chief Mick Lamar, whose four decades in the fire service and commitment to his community earned him the admiration of colleagues, friends and neighbors, died Thursday, Oct. 22, following a battle with cancer. He was 72.

Lamar passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, including Trish, his high school sweetheart and wife of 53 years, and their children, Jenny and Jason, according to Lake Wenatchee Fire & Rescue (LWFR).

The department announced his passing in an emotional tribute, describing Lamar as a foundational figure in its history and a cornerstone of the greater Plain community.

During his tenure as chief, Lamar helped transform local fire protection, rescue operations and emergency medical services while building partnerships with neighboring fire districts throughout Chelan County.

His leadership helped shape the department into the organization it is today.

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A person was taken into custody Monday morning after a house caught fire in Redmond while police were responding to an unrelated call at the property.

The fire was reported at 5:26 a.m. at a home in the 12100 block of 179th Place Northeast. The house was engulfed in flames when responders arrived, and no one was inside.

Police had already been at the home for a separate call when the fire broke out. Authorities have not yet confirmed what led to the person’s arrest or whether the fire was intentionally set.

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