CHS McPherson (KS) Refinery had US Fire build this 6,000/750 industrial pumper with custom articulating boom on a custom cab and chassis.

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VIDEO/PHOTOS: An apartment fire in Bee Cave on Monday morning caused a “structure collapse,” according to fire officials. Lake Travis Fire Rescue crews responded to the fire at the Estates at Bee Cave apartment complex, located in the 3500 block of FM 620 South after a structure collapse. Assistant Fire Chief Michael Prather said crews first responded after receiving a call around 9:30 a.m.

Around 1 p.m., the fire had been contained. By 2:15 p.m., the fire was under control. Prather said the fire impacted one building at the complex, forcing 45 people out of their homes.

Officials said all of the impacted people were able to make it out safely. One responding firefighter was injured after slipping on ice. Lake Travis Fire Rescue said 30 of the 45 people displaced by the fire have found places to stay, whether with friends or family, or in vacant apartments within the apartment complex.

KVUE-TV ABC 33 Austin

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The oldest continuously operating fire station in the world was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places. It’s in Northern Michigan and was built in 1888. The Manistee Fire Station, 281 1st St., was added to the national register on Jan. 20, city officials announced.

For generations, it has been a “cornerstone of public safety and community resilience,” the news release said. “Its distinctive architecture and enduring role in protecting the citizens of Manistee highlight both its historical and cultural significance.”

The designation underscores the station’s importance and guarantees that its legacy will be preserved for future generations, the release said.

This isn’t the first time the Romanesque Revival-style facility has earned recognition. In 2019, the Manistee Fire Station was awarded the title of “Oldest Continuously Manned Operating Fire Station” by Guinness World Records.

The fire station is one of more than 150 documented historic sites in Manistee County.

In the wintertime, the county “becomes an open-air museum blanketed in snow, each building, bridge and trail telling stories from lumber camp days to maritime trade and Victorian life,” according to Manistee Tourism.

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A Ford recall tied to engine block heaters matters now because winter habits—plugging in overnight—can quietly create the exact conditions that raise fire risk.

I’ll be honest: most recall headlines blur together until one lands in the overlap between “common behavior” and “rare but serious outcome.” This one sits right there.

If you live anywhere that gets real cold, you already know the routine. You plug the vehicle in overnight so the engine warms a bit before start-up. It’s practical, it’s normal, and it’s the kind of thing you do without thinking twice—especially if you’ve done it for years with no drama.

The issue is that this recall is specifically about the engine block heater system: the part that gets energized when the vehicle is plugged into household power. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Ford, certain block heaters may crack and allow coolant to leak, which can create an electrical short when the heater is plugged in. That short can raise the risk of an under-hood fire while the vehicle is parked.

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VIDEO: A fire broke out in a Spokane Valley apartment building on Applewood Boulevard and Park Road on Monday morning, forcing residents to evacuate. According to firefighters, the fire initially began in the attic of one of the units. Crews were dispatched at around 5:45 a.m. and were able to prevent flames from spreading. All occupants inside all four apartment units had to evacuate. No injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire is still being determined.

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