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Posted: Sep 26, 2024

VIDEO: Underground fire causes manhole cover explosion in Rhode Island

Several buildings were evacuated and streets blocked off in downtown Providence Wednesday afternoon after reports of an explosion. Anthony Knasas told 12 News he was taking a photo of a mural on Clemence Street when a manhole cover erupted just feet behind him, sending flames into the air. The moment was captured on surveillance footage.
- PUB DATE: 9/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPRI-TV CBS/MyNetworkTV 12 Providence
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Posted: Sep 26, 2024

Texas first responders undergo active shooter training in mission to become 'the safest community in the nation'

VIDEO: Uvalde police alongside other agencies are taking part in a nationally recognized training to enhance future responses to active shooter situations. The three-day training is a major component of Uvalde PD’s ongoing Guardian Initiative to overall improve the department and rebuild trust with the community following the Robb Elementary shooting on May 24, 2022.
- PUB DATE: 9/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KENS-TV CBS 5 San Antonio
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Posted: Sep 26, 2024

Hurricane Helene threatens 'unsurvivable' storm surge moving toward Florida

PHOTOS: Fast-moving Hurricane Helene was advancing Thursday across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida, threatening an “unsurvivable” storm surge in northwestern parts of the state as well as damaging winds, rains and flash floods hundreds of miles inland across much of the southeastern U.S., the National Weather Service in Tallahassee said.
- PUB DATE: 9/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTGS-TV FOX 28 Hardeeville
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Posted: Sep 26, 2024

Firefighters, HAZMAT unit respond when student brings a radioactive rock to Oklahoma school

Authorities were called to Owasso High School’s East Campus on Monday morning after a student brought a “radioactive rock” to school, prompting a response from local law enforcement and hazardous materials teams. Around 10 a.m., Owasso police and fire departments arrived at the school after reports that multiple students had handled the rock.
- PUB DATE: 9/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOTV-DT CBS 6 Tulsa
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Posted: Sep 26, 2024

Downed powerline sparks fire on Spokane's South Hill

VIDEO/PHOTOS: A fire broke out on Spokane's South Hill on Wednesday afternoon. According to Spokane Fire Department's Justin De Ruyter, winds knocked down a powerline causing a spark in dry brush. The fire spread across the street in some spots, but residents helped control the flames. "A spot fire started right behind us, and we actually jumped in and stomped that out, me and three other guys.
- PUB DATE: 9/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane
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