Colorado Springs firefighters extinguished an ambulance that caught fire while responding to a medical emergency.

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Dallas may propose a nearly $1 billion bond package for public safety projects.

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Firefighter Nation has formed its first Advisory Board to enhance its commitment to firefighter wellness, ensuring content accuracy and expertise across mental health, career development, and recruitment.

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VIDEO: Three firefighters were injured and three homes were destroyed or damaged after an explosion amid a house fire on Whidbey Island Wednesday afternoon, according to Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue. Around 2:45 p.m. on June 24, people called 911 to report a house fire on Smugglers Cover Road near Lagoon Point. Shortly after fire crews arrived, there was an explosion, according to the fire department. The first home and a second, neighboring home that caught fire were completely destroyed. A third home was damaged by the explosion, according to the fire department.

Two people transported themselves to the hospital, so officials do not know the extent of their injuries. Two fire chiefs and one firefighter were injured amid the explosion. All three of the firefighters are in stable condition, according to Central Whidbey Fire. Officials did not identify the firefighters, but said they work for Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue and South Whidbey Fire/EMS.

The cause of the initial house fire and the subsequent blast are under investigation by the Region 3 Arson Task Force and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Along with Central Whidbey Fire, responding agencies included South Whidbey, North Whidbey Fire and Rescue, Navy Region Northwest and additional law enforcement agencies.

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A former furniture factory is now a shell after a massive 6-alarm blaze burned through the commercial building in Allentown on Wednesday night.

Several homes across the street were also damaged by the fire.

The blaze broke out around 8:45 p.m. in the 300 block of North Front Street.

Chopper 6 video showed heavy flames engulfing the structure, which sustained significant damage. Portions of the roof and interior floors have collapsed.

Authorities urged residents on the 300 block of North Front Street to evacuate through the rear of their homes, since it was too dangerous out front. Residents in surrounding areas were advised to shelter in place until further notice.

No injuries have been reported.

“The biggest fire I’ve ever seen in my entire life. It was insane. It was hot — smoke everywhere,” said Shawn Sell. “I got text messages from friends 30 miles away, asking me if I was ok. And they saw the big plumes of smoke.”

The building was the former American Atelier furniture factory, which has since moved to another location.

WPVI-TV ABC 6 Philadelphia

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