Baltimore, Maryland – A plan to use small explosives to break apart a massive chunk of the collapsed Baltimore bridge is set to move forward on Sunday. The controlled demolition was initially scheduled for Saturday but was postponed due to adverse weather conditions. The demolition is aimed at removing debris to free the 213-million-pound cargo … Read more
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas – A dramatic scene unfolded on Saturday afternoon when an oil tank in Cherokee County exploded, sending flames shooting into the sky. Emergency crews swiftly responded to the blaze, working diligently to extinguish the fire and prevent further damage. According to Nikki Simmons, the Community Outreach Coordinator for Smith County ESD 2, … Read more
ESSEX, MARYLAND – A man was hospitalized with injuries following a fire and explosion at a residence in the suburbs east of Baltimore, as confirmed by a fire official. The incident occurred on Ridgemoor Road, with photos shared by the Baltimore County Fire Department depicting the complete destruction of the house due to the blast. … Read more
Austin, Texas – The Austin Fire Department’s hazmat team successfully extinguished a fire caused by a “large generator explosion” in the vicinity north of Austin’s airport. The incident, which occurred at 2:17 p.m. in the 2900 block of South FM 973, prompted crews to respond swiftly to contain the flames emanating from a vehicle-mounted generator. … Read more
Bury, Greater Manchester – A primary school in the Fishpool area of Bury, Greater Manchester, was forced to evacuate after a suspected gas explosion in a nearby house. Local councillor, Tamoor Tariq, confirmed that staff and children had to flee St Luke’s Church of England Primary School following the blast. Emergency services responded swiftly to … Read more
STERLING, Virginia – Emergency crews responded to a house explosion on Friday night in the Silver Ridge Drive area, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. The incident began with a report of a gas leak around 7:30 p.m., prompting a response from the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company. Later, around 8:30 p.m., crews from the … Read more
BOISE, Idaho – A building collapsed near Boise Airport, resulting in multiple injuries and prompting emergency crews to rush to the scene. The collapse occurred on Sunday, following reports of a structural failure in a commercial building near the airport. The extent of the damage and the number of people injured have not been confirmed … Read more
FRANKLIN, N.C. – Two people have tragically lost their lives in Macon County after emergency crews responded to multiple structure fires. The fires occurred on Tuesday, with authorities arriving at the scene to find several buildings ablaze. Despite efforts to bring the fires under control, two individuals were unable to escape and succumbed to the … Read more
Missoula, Montana – Authorities are investigating an explosion and subsequent fire near the Clark Fork River on Monday afternoon. The incident prompted a swift response from Missoula fire crews and police, who worked to extinguish the blaze on the West Broadway Island south of Burton Street. A large smoke plume was visible over the area … Read more