Lakeside Fire Protection District has introduced a new Type 6 apparatus, Patrol 2, designed for quick wildfire response in hard-to-reach areas.

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Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children launched a new Kids Care Critical Care Transport ambulance in North Alabama.

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Rio Rancho Fire Rescue is constructing a new $14 million fire station on the city's south side.

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Greeley first responders have deployed four drones to assist in high-priority incidents.

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Three people have died after an apartment fire in Inwood. The FDNY says flames broke out on the first floor of an apartment on Dyckman Street after 12:35 a.m. on Monday.

Fourteen people were hurt, and five of them are in critical condition, including several children. A firefighter was also hurt.

“Three people have passed away due to this tragic fire,” said New York City Councilmember Carmen De La Rosa. “And there are five people who are in critical condition. Hopefully that number does not go up.”

More than 100 people are displaced and are getting help from the Red Cross. The FDNY is reminding people of the importance of shutting the door behind you in a fire to prevent major damage.

Juan Carlos Murraya Ceveda was visibly traumatized after hearing children trapped inside his burning building, crying for help.

A young woman was standing outside of his window on the fire escape, burning. He says he covered her with his jacket and she begged him to save her father. He ran back inside but couldn’t find him.

The fire started on the first floor then consumed the stairwells and hallways and rocketed up through the roof of the six-story building.

WABC-TV ABC 7 New York City

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