A Lexington transformer exploded Monday afternoon, sparking a three-alarm fire and sending those in the area running for cover, according to Lexington Fire Department. “I saw this big poof of smoke and then boom, big orange fireball,” said witness Alexandra Schweitzer. The explosion happened just before 6:00 p.
- PUB DATE: 8/9/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WHDH-TV ABC 7 Boston

With firefighter shortages emerging in Bedford County, one man decided he wanted to get involved in the action, regardless of his age. Rusty Mansel recently received his “Firefighter 1” course completion certificate at the age of 67 from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs and the Virginia Fire Services Board, all with no prior firefighting experience.
- PUB DATE: 8/9/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFXR-TV FOX 27 Roanoke

VIDEO: A Detroit firefighter was trapped for hours as other firefighters rushed to get him out after a home collapsed. No major injuries were reported. Detroit firefighters believed they were dealing with a suspected serial arsonist. The same crew had been called to three vacant houses on West Hollywood Avenue just that week.
- PUB DATE: 8/9/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WDIV-TV NBC 4 Detroit

PHOTOS: In a garage near Littlerock sits the second firetruck to ever be used by Olympia firefighters, among other decommissioned trucks, gear and most importantly, a couple dozen firefighters who have worked to create this makeshift museum. Retired firefighters continued to trickle in throughout the late morning.
- PUB DATE: 8/9/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Chronicle

In a garage near Littlerock sits the second firetruck to ever be used by Olympia firefighters, among other decommissioned trucks, gear and most importantly, a couple dozen firefighters who have worked to create this makeshift museum. Retired firefighters continued to trickle in throughout the late morning.
- PUB DATE: 8/9/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Chronicle