Today, the Colorado Springs Fire Department deployed additional resources... to assist with the #AspenAcresFire, including a Type 6 brush truck, Engine 4, Wildland 4, and a Battalion Chief. As we continue supporting our neighbors to the south, we want our community to know that additional staffing has been put in place here at home to ensure Colorado Springs remains fully protected. Wildfire season is a reminder that preparedness matters for fire departments and for our community. Taking steps now to prepare your home and family can make all the difference when wildfire threatens. Learn more on preparedness at 🎥: CSFD Battalion Chief Weddle from the Aspen Acres Fireshow more

Here’s a look from our CSFD crews currently working... the Aspen Acres Fire in the Beulah area. The fire stands at about 10,000 acres with no containment. CSFD has 6 members there assisting. This is a stark reminder that wildfires can happen at anytime and they can happen fast. You need to be prepared. Get your wildfire preparedness info by visiting #aspenacresfire #coloradofire #cowxshow more

Every year, we respond to thousands of wildfires statewide.... Behind every wildfire contained, every community protected, and every home saved, there are countless wildland firefighters who made it happen. Today is National Wildland Firefighter Day, and we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible dedication of our wildland firefighters who work year-round to keep California safe. To our CAL FIRE family and wildland fire partners nationwide: thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your commitment to protecting wildlands. #CALFIRE #WildlandFirefighters #FireService #NationalWildlandFirefighterDayshow more

Early this morning, CAL FIRE sent 15 fire engines,... one Agency Representative, and one mechanic, totaling 53 personnel to Colorado to help support firefighting efforts on the Aspen Acres Fire burning in Custer and Pueblo Counties. These firefighters are expected to assist in Colorado for up to 14 days. This deployment also marks a first for CAL FIRE, as it is the first time we have sent firefighting resources to Colorado through the National Association of State Foresters State-to-State Partnership. We are proud to support our partners and communities beyond California when help is needed.show more

🚒Santa Rosa Fire Depatment is heading to Southern California... for mutual aid! 🚒 SRFD Engine 1 and OES 363 Engine companies are headed to assist at the PALISADES Fire with two overhead Chief Officers. We are honored to help and wish our crews a swift and safe journey down south.show more

“At 6:00 this morning the Fire Department was alerted... to a report of a fire at 2086 Anthony Avenue. We arrived to find heavy fire in two buildings and very quickly transmitted a 2nd alarm. It eventually became a 3rd alarm, bringing more than 40 fire and EMS units and 150 fire and EMS personnel to the scene. We had fire throughout two buildings, and unfortunately, we did have two fatalities,” said Chief of Department John Esposito. “We did unfortunately have a car parked on the closest fire hydrant. We’ve seen that now a couple of times in the last week throughout the City. We all know that we should not be parking on fire hydrants and when you park on fire hydrants, it slows us down. When we’re fighting a fire, seconds count.” The GNY Red Cross and NYC Emergency Management are on scene to assist displaced residents. FDNY Fire Marshals are investigating the cause and origin of the fire.show more

Sandy Fire Update - 5/19 6pm 1,698 acres 5%... containment 869 firefighters assigned to the fire 43,702 residents under evacuation orders 399 residents under evacuation warning VCFD and our partner agencies including CAL FIRE, LA County Fire, LA City Fire, and many others continue an aggressive firefight on the Sandy Fire. Evacuation orders have been added to areas east of the fire, and we encourage all residents in the area to follow emergency.venturacounty.govfor the latest evacuation updates. We are grateful to all the partner agencies who have responded to support and protect our community. Video: VCFD Copter 5 - a Firehawk helicopter making water drops along Division A of the fire.show more

It’s come to our attention that another community host... has decided to ban players for competing in 6ix Arena. We want to make our position clear: we will never punish players for where they choose to play. Competition makes everyone better — players, leagues, and the community as a whole. Every player is free to compete in 6ix Arena and anywhere else, at the same time, with no conditions. That will never change. To any player affected by this decision: our doors are open. You’ll always have a home here. We wish EVERY league and EVERY player success. The community is big enough for all of us as it has been for the last 10 years. -Dangershow more

3am this morning at Eda Plaza, Jabi, Abuja. A... fire broke out and we the traders could do nothing but stand helplessly and watch our shops, goods and livelihoods burn. The Nigerian Fire Service was present, but the fire continued for hours without being effectively contained as they did not have the proper equipments to fight the fire. Around 6am, Julius Berger finally arrived with a fire truck and helped bring the situation under control. The fact that Julius Berger, a private construction company, had to arrive around 6am with a fire truck and successfully tackle a fire that had been burning since around 3am tells you everything you need to know. Walahi, we the citizens are on our own in Nigeria.show more

WATCH: Ranchers evacuate nearly 150 cows as the fast-moving... Sinlahekin Fire closes in on the community. The cattle were rushed through the streets of Conconully, Washington, in a dramatic race to safety. “We didn’t hesitate and jumped right in to help,” one resident said after joining ranchers to steer the herd out of danger. The wildfire has now grown to 85,000 acres and remains 0% contained, according to fire officials.show more

Helitack crews serve as highly skilled and productive aerial... firefighting resources. These crews are specially trained in the tactical and logistical use of helicopters for fire suppression, serving as a primary initial attack resource, often first on-scene to assess the wildfire. The U.S. Wildland Fire Service Boise Helitack crew is unique in the sense they are the only Interior-firefighting unit that operates a Type 1 helicopter for helitack operations. They respond to wildfires with a full complement of firefighting tools, 660-gallon water dropping bucket, and 12 firefighters on board – more than any other rotor-wing firefighting asset in the country. Their UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter is one of the most safe, effective, and efficient firefighting aircraft in all wildfire response. Like other wildland fire resources, they respond where they are needed most, supporting wildfire operations across the country.show more

Command of the Hazen Fire has been transferred to... AZDFFM this evening on May 2. The fire is burning in salt cedar in the Gila River bottom to the east of State Highway 85, south of W. Hazen Rd. Current size is estimated at 273 acres and is 0% contained. The east side of the fire is holding along power line road with the north end actively burning. Flame lengths as high as 30 feet have been observed. Resources on scene include engines from multiple fire departments and miscellaneous overhead from DFFM. Additional resources have been ordered to include dozers and Type 2 handcrews. Closures: A road closure is in place on Highway 85. Follow Az and check AZ511 for current updates. Please find an alternate route and avoid Highway 85 to allow firefighters to conduct fire suppression efforts. 📍Approximately 2 miles southwest of Buckeye, AZ #AZFire #AZForestry #MaricopaCountyshow more

Tomorrow marks a historic moment as the Miami-Dade Police... Department becomes the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. Under the leadership of Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz, we want you to know that while our name and badge may look different, our mission remains the same. Keep an eye out for steady changes on our social media channels, and know that you can continue to follow along on our current platforms as we remain dedicated to serving and protecting our community. #WeAreMDSOshow more

Just before 12:30 Monday afternoon, the FDNY responded to... a 4-alarm fire at 44-49 College Point Boulevard in Queens. Tragically, four people lost their lives in this fire. Two other victims were transported to area hospitals in critical condition. During operations, a stairwell collapsed, trapping two of our members. They were transported to area hospitals in stable condition. More than 230 firefighters and EMS personnel responded. “This is a difficult and tragic day. There were several victims in this fire. The Fire Department did an extraordinary job under difficult circumstances, putting this fire out and saving people. I can't thank them enough for their continued efforts and commitment to life safety,” said Fire Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore. “Upon arrival, we had heavy fire on all three floors of this building. There was a victim trapped on the second floor, which our members removed with a portable ladder. As our engine companies were moving in from the first floor and up the stairs to the second floor, the stairs collapsed, and those two members were trapped in the stairs. With additional help, we were able to extricate those members. As all that is happening, other members are performing CPR on the victims in the street,” said Chief of Fire Operations Kevin Woods. The fire was placed under control just before 2:45 p.m. FDNY Fire Marshals are working to determine the cause of the fire.show more

Dear supporters of free library, to ensure that our... library remains a comfortable and welcoming place for all even in this heatwave, our fundraising campaign to install solar panels and air coolers is live and we have raised 27% of our target. In the meantime, we have temporarily moved our activities in a nearby park. By incorporating solar panels and air coolers, we aim not only to provide immediate relief but also to lay the groundwork for sustainable, long-term benefits. With your help, we can transform the library into a haven where the community can thrive, learn, and grow regardless of the weather outside. For more details and to contribute, please visit: UPI: supportbansalibrary@axl Your contribution, no matter how small, will make a significant difference in ensuring the comfort and accessibility of the library for all. #SupportFreeLibraryshow more

#EskomGauteng #SowetoOutage A fire at the Zola substation has... affected electricity supply to Dobsonville, Emdeni, Jabulani, Moletsane, Mofolo North, Naledi, Tladi, Zola and Zondi. We are working with the fire department to extinguish the fire so that our technicians can conduct an investigation and assess the extent of the damages. The estimated time of restoration is not available at this stage. We apologise for the inconvenience this causes.show more

You’ve been asking us why there are Flock cameras... at Aurora Public School high school parking lots. Here’s an example from this week.➡️ Just before 4 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, officers responded to a reported carjacking. The victim’s son told officers that during the incident, the suspect allegedly displayed a handgun and threatened the victim before taking their Honda sedan. The vehicle’s information was immediately entered into our system as stolen. Fast‑forward to Wednesday morning. Just before 9:40 a.m. on September 30, a Flock camera at a nearby high school parking lot detected the stolen Honda. By the next alert, officers saw the offenders had tried to conceal the car by spray-painting it black. Just before noon, two of our SROs located the vehicle near East Mississippi Avenue and South Chambers Road. As additional units were responding to make a safe traffic stop, the Honda fled, ran a stop sign, and crashed into another vehicle. We didn’t even have a chance to turn on our emergency lights before they tried to flee. Four male juveniles — all students at the high school where the Flock hit occurred — were taken into custody. Thankfully the crash did not result in any injuries. The safety of our students here in Aurora is pivotal. We want to do all we can to ensure that we work with our community partners to make that a reality every day. In this case, and in others, the Flock cameras helped us prevent further victimization and close a case before any other potential injuries – or worse – occurred. We can’t put a price on that. All we can say is: we’re grateful for a safe outcome for all. Want to know about the safeguards that are in place at our organization to protect students’ privacy (and yours)? Visit: andshow more

This evening, Metro Fire, Cosumnes Fire, and Sacramento Fire... proudly deployed Strike Team 4801-C to the Palisades Fire in Southern California. 4801-C consists of 22 firefighters staffing five Type 1 engines, and one strike team vehicle. This deployment showcases the strength and resilience of the California Master Mutual Aid Agreement, and highlights the importance of emergency resource sharing statewide. Fire season is now year-round, and the ability to support the mission of saving lives and protecting property throughout our state has never been more critical. We wish our Sacramento County crews safe travels as they join our brothers and sisters on the front lines in Los Angeles County. Cosumnes Fire Dept. Sacramento Fire Department California Governor's Office of Emergency Servicesshow more

#mountainfire update; The fire is currently at 20,596 acres... with 7% containment. There are currently 2,420 personnel on scene, including 378 engines, 20 Water Tenders, 34 Hand Crews, 17 Dozers and 14 helicopters. VCFD is in unified command with CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 5 and we are incredibly grateful for the support of our mutual aid partners. Damage assessment teams are in process of identifying and verifying the number of structures that have been impacted. Our thoughts are with all of members of our local Ventura County community through this devastating incident. The fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain with dry and receptive fuels that continue to challenge containment efforts. Fire activity has decreased due to a decrease in winds over the area. A large animal evacuation center has been established at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara. A public information hotline has been established. Affected residents can call 805-465-6650 for assistance. Evacuation orders remain in place. Residents are encouraged to visit for the most current evacuation information. An evacuation center has been setup at Padre Serra Parrish at 5205 Upland Rd in Camarillo. The video is from inside of the Ventura County Air Unit Firehawks as they perform water drops over the fire yesterday.show more