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"Katherine's an awesome firefighter": Northport Fire Chief shares update on firefighter injured by Searsmont fire
5+ hour, 38+ min ago (387+ words) NORTHPORT--Like many first responders, Lt. Katherine Paige of the Northport Fire Department stepped onto the scene at Robbins Lumber on Friday, ready to help. The volunteer firefighter was among many injured following the explosion. "Katherine's an awesome firefighter, she's…...
Multiple agencies fight structure fire in Hazlehurst
5+ day, 3+ min ago (95+ words) Darkhorse Press Multiple agencies fight structure fire in Hazlehurst HAZLEHURST " Authorities say several fire departments have been called out to a multi-story structure that is on fire in Hazlehurst. Byram, Terry, and Raymond fire departments have been called out along…...
Local fire departments band together after numerous fire incidents across Rutland County this week
1+ week, 4+ day ago (265+ words) The Proctor fire chief says many Rutland County fire departments helped them put out a fire for almost 5 hours on Tuesday It has been a busy week for Rutland County fire officials. A fire in Proctor meant crews from across…...
4 injured in apartment building fire, reported explosion in Des Plaines
1+ week, 5+ day ago (27+ words) Four people were injured in an apartment fire and reported explosion in Des Plaines, Illinois, overnight. 4 injured in apartment building fire, reported explosion in Des Plaines...
Fire and Rescue Calls: Firefighters provide mutual aid on two rural structure fires
2+ week, 6+ hour ago (195+ words) Editor's note: This log is based on information submitted to the media by Philomath Fire and Rescue: " No calls reported. " 11: 59 a. m. " Firefighters were dispatched to a smoke investigation in the 24000 block of Finch Lane and responded with four personnel in an…...
IOCC helps families recover after tragedy in Damascus
2+ week, 14+ hour ago (233+ words) Last June, Rama (not her real name) and her family were attending Divine Liturgy at St. Elias Church in Damascus, as they did every Sunday'when suddenly, a bomb went off in the church. Rama and her family survived, but one…...
Minnesota Opinion: Neighbors helping neighbors " it's the best of us
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (513+ words) On the campaign trail while seeking his first term in the White House, Ronald Reagan famously said, "A recession is when your neighbor loses his job. A depression is when you lose yours." Wise words, and applicable to a lot…...
House fire in Commack consumes house and two cars
2+ week, 1+ day ago (320+ words) May 3, 2026, 10: 08 PM An early morning house fire in Commack damaged a house and two vehicles on Harned Road. The Commack Fire Department initially responded to a report of a car fire around 1 a. m. The situation quickly escalated into a house fire....
Firefighters battle building fire for hours in Catawba County
3+ week, 3+ day ago (192+ words) NEWTON, N. C. (WBTV) - Firefighters battled a building fire in Catawba County for several hours early Friday morning. The Hickory Fire Department said it was called to help the Newton Fire Department with the blaze off North College Avenue around 3 a. m. on April…...
Carriage House Fire In Portsmouth Brought Under Control In 45 Minutes
3+ week, 5+ day ago (231+ words) PORTSMOUTH, NH " A detached carriage house fire on Lincoln Avenue in Portsmouth was brought under control late Monday night, according to Assistant Chief Jason Gionet. Portsmouth Fire companies were dispatched at 11 p. m. to 188 Lincoln Avenue for a report of a fire....