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Posted: Jun 11, 2021

Two destructive fires, 9 years apart, at the same Tennessee apartment complex had one thing in common: a sprinkler system

Photos obtained by News4 Investigates show two massive fires, nine years apartment, at the Brentwood Oaks apartments show both buildings had a sprinkler system that did not prevent it from burning to the ground. Additional documents obtained by News4 Investigates show that firefighters also faced additional problems during the May 24th fire, including a delay in getting through the gates.
- PUB DATE: 6/11/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSMV-TV NBC4 Nashville
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Posted: Jun 11, 2021

Minnesota first responders help make 7-year-old’s birthday request come true

PHOTOS: A 7-year-old with a big heart wanted one thing for her birthday, and it wasn't anything to keep for herself. The Superior and Duluth Fire Department's teamed up with 7-year-old Monroe Kroll, to give extra comfort to those in the community who may need it most. For Kroll's 7th birthday, instead of gifts to keep for herself, she requested that her friends buy stuffed animals to give to children in need of comfort.
- PUB DATE: 6/11/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KBJR-TV NBC 6 Superior
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Posted: Jun 11, 2021

Retired Florida firefighter walking to honor fallen firefighters

VIDEO: Tom Hill is also known as “Bull” where he’s from. A retired firefighter for Orange County Fire Rescue in Central Florida, Bull has walked close to 3,000 miles now for firefighters who have passed. He came up Highway 17 and made a stop in Richmond Hill on Saturday, and said for the 33 years he was a firefighter, there was no help for families who lost firefighters due to cancer, and that’s why he’s walking to Charleston now.
- PUB DATE: 6/11/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Bryan County News
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Posted: Jun 11, 2021

WA Notify saved lives, officials say

The Washington State Department of Health reported Wednesday that its COVID-19 exposure notification tool saved an estimated 30-120 lives and likely prevented about 6,000 cases during its first four months while in use. Researchers at the University of Washington and the DOH released the results on Monday after conducting a modeling study of the tool.
- PUB DATE: 6/11/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle
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Posted: Jun 11, 2021

NTSB releases report on Custer oil-train derailment

The National Transportation Safety Board has released its report regarding an oil-train derailment and fire in Custer, Wash. NTSB officials said Thursday their report focused solely on how the derailed tank cars performed in the crash. Ten tank cars derailed and five caught fire in Custer on Dec. 22.
- PUB DATE: 6/11/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle
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