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Posted: Nov 16, 2020

Yakima Fire Department responds to two structure fires in a span of 40 minutes

The Yakima Fire Department (YFD) responded to two structure fires in a span of about 40 minutes early Monday morning, November 16th. The first fire was reported at 3:05 am Monday and involved an apartment building at 20 Staff Sergeant Pendleton Way. The fire was located in a second floor storeroom. The use of fire extinguishers helped slow the spread of fire prior to crews arriving on scene.
- PUB DATE: 11/16/2020 1:44:39 PM - SOURCE: KNDO-TV NBC 23 Yakima
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Posted: Nov 16, 2020

3 Buildings Destroyed In New York Fire, 2 Firefighters Injured

VIDEO: A fast-moving fire tore through three buildings overnight in the Bronx. The flames broke out around 1:30 a.m. on Harding Avenue near Emerson Avenue in Throggs Neck. Neighbors told CBS2 the strong winds caused the fire to spread. “I looked out the window, and I saw the houses were on fire, and the wind was blowing.
- PUB DATE: 11/16/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCBS-TV CBS 2 New York
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Posted: Nov 16, 2020

‘Hell on Earth’: 40 years ago, a historic fire at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas

PHOTOS: Not long after the fire burst out of the deli, sending columns of thick black smoke shooting up inside the MGM Grand hotel tower, then-Nevada Gov. Robert List arrived at the flooded casino floor to survey the damage. It was dim, and the debris was blackened and torched. Bodies were on the ground or slumped over gaming tables and chairs.
- PUB DATE: 11/16/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Las Vegas Review Journal - Metered Site
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Posted: Nov 16, 2020

One killed in crash with fire truck in Alabama

Alabama State Troopers continue to investigate a two-vehicle crash at about 8:16 a.m. Sunday that resulted in a man's death. A 2005 Nissan Armada struck the back of a Reece City fire truck, killing a passenger in the Nissan. The unidentified man was pronounced dead at the scene, Senior Trooper Brandon Bailey said in a press release.
- PUB DATE: 11/16/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Gadsden Times
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Posted: Nov 16, 2020

Women become big part of firefighting force in Pennsylvania town

VIDEO: With volunteer firefighter numbers dwindling in Pennsylvania, some fire companies said they're seeing a positive new trend when it comes to new recruits. "We have to be ready for the unexpected," said Lexi Thompson, a volunteer firefighter with Earl Township Fire Company, "ready for anything to take on.
- PUB DATE: 11/16/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFMZ-TV 69 Allentown
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