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Posted: Nov 28, 2023

VIDEO: 2 hospitalized with burn injuries after large fire at South Los Angeles construction site

Two people were hospitalized with serious injuries after a fire broke out overnight at a construction site in the Central-Alameda neighborhood of South Los Angeles. The fire at a multi-family residential building construction site was first reported just before 3:30 a.m. in the 1500 block of East Vernon Street.
- PUB DATE: 11/28/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KNBC-TV NBC 4 Los Angeles
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Posted: Nov 28, 2023

New York bill would require fire safety precautions in e-bike shops

Shops in New York state that peddle e-bikes would be required to implement enhanced fire safety precautions under a newly introduced bill aimed at curbing New York City’s e-bike fire crisis. The legislation, which would mandate automatic fire monitoring and Class B extinguishers in e-bike shops, is part of a package of e-bike safety bills proposed by state Sen.
- PUB DATE: 11/28/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Olean Times Herald - Metered Site
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Posted: Nov 28, 2023

The deadliest nightclub fire in the world occurred 81 years ago in Massachusetts

VIDEO: Tuesday marks the anniversary of the deadliest nightclub fire in history, which occurred right in Massachusetts. On November 28, 1942, more than 490 people were killed in a fire at the Cocoanut Grove on Piedmont Street in Boston. The Cocoanut Grove was a restaurant/club that was very popular in the 20s, became less popular in the 30s due to the prohibition of alcohol, but became popular again during the early years of World War II.
- PUB DATE: 11/28/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WWLP-TV NBC/CW+ 22 Springfield
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Posted: Nov 28, 2023

Made in Arizona, Fido Bags are shipped to fire departments across the country as a lifesaving tool for pets in emergencies

VIDEO: First responders lacked the tools needed to give pets the best chance of survival in emergencies for decades, but now, a Valley nonprofit is providing those tools to fire and police departments across the country. "We pull out more dogs and cats and stuff than actual humans." Phoenix firefighter Bobby Laufer said.
- PUB DATE: 11/28/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KPNX-TV NBC 12 Phoenix
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Posted: Nov 28, 2023

Car plunges down embankment and catches fire in Cowlitz County, no victims found

PHOTOS: Firefighters from Cowlitz 2 Fire and Rescue responded to a motor vehicle crash Saturday morning. Crews were dispatched at 7:41 a.m. to Alpha Drive near the Cedar Valley Mobile Home Park. Bystanders reported the vehicle went over the edge of the road and down a 20-foot embankment and caught fire, officials said.
- PUB DATE: 11/28/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KATU-TV ABC 2 Portland
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