Firefighters around the country are just starting the tedious process of removing firefighting foam that contains “forever chemicals.” This toxic foam contains PFAS, or poly-fluoroalkyl substances, which can remain in the environment and in human bodies. This foam may cause health problems, including cancer.
- PUB DATE: 3/7/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WWLP-TV NBC/CW+ 22 Springfield

VIDEOS: Memphis Fire Department arrived on the scene of an active fire at Baymont Inn hotel on the 6000 block of Shelby Oaks Drive Monday, March 7 at 12:57. According to an official statement released from MFD, the fire started when several mattresses were placed against the hotel building and intentionally set on fire.
- PUB DATE: 3/7/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WATN-TV ABC 24 Memphis

The massive fires that seemed to engulf building after building in the borough back in the late 1970s and early ‘80s led many declaring the “Bronx is burning.” In fact, it almost felt unusual to not use the word “fire” in conjunction with “Bronx,” because the two had become so synonymous during that time.
- PUB DATE: 3/7/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Riverdale Press

Arecent CDC study found that around 140 million Americans have been infected by the coronavirus, almost double the number regularly reported in national COVID-19 case counts. And while some experts say this increase in population immunity could help stem future surges, others remain cautious about potential new variants, as well as waning immunity in the future.
- PUB DATE: 3/7/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Advisory Board

VIDEOS: Memphis Fire Department arrived on the scene of an active fire at Baymont Inn hotel on the 6000 block of Shelby Oaks Drive Monday, March 7 at 12:57. According to an official statement released from MFD, the fire started when several mattresses were placed against the hotel building and intentionally set on fire.
- PUB DATE: 3/7/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WATN-TV ABC 24 Memphis