Arlington Heights, Illinois – Arlington Heights Fire Chief Lance Harris revealed the results of the internal review conducted by the Village regarding the explosion of a garbage truck in December. The incident resulted in injuries to two police officers and a firefighter due to flying debris and post-blast concussion. Harris suspects that the fire was … Read more
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. – A disagreement turned violent in Delray Beach when a private garbage collector confronted a man sleeping on a front porch. Last Thursday on Northeast First Avenue, police reported that 56-year-old Donnell Holloman became aggressive, throwing bricks at the collector and his truck during the altercation. Although the victim sustained a … Read more
Arlington Heights, Illinois – After a garbage truck explosion injured two police officers and a firefighter, the Arlington Heights Fire Department has released its final report pinpointing a probable cause. Fire officials suspect that improper disposal of a lithium-ion battery may have triggered the explosion that occurred in December. “We can’t prove it, but there’s … Read more
Arlington Heights, IL – Officials in Arlington Heights, Illinois, are set to present their findings on a recent garbage truck explosion during an upcoming Village Board meeting on February 18th. The explosion, which took place on December 6th on Derbyshire Lane, resulted in injuries to three first responders as a portion of the compressed natural … Read more
WHITEHALL, Ohio – An alarming incident unfolded in the 4000 block of Elbern Avenue on Wednesday, putting Local Waste employees at risk. City officials revealed that an oxygen tank was illegally placed in a garbage can, highlighting the potential dangers that improper disposal of hazardous materials can bring. In response to the situation, authorities are … Read more
Arlington Heights, Illinois – Residents in a suburban neighborhood in Arlington Heights were caught off guard when a garbage truck suddenly burst into flames, leading to a dramatic explosion. The heroic actions of a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier not only helped prevent a potential disaster but also saved lives on that fateful day. Rafael … Read more
Arlington Heights, Illinois – Following a recent fire and explosion involving a garbage truck, authorities are currently investigating the cause of the incident. While two police officers are recovering at home from their injuries, a firefighter injured in the event has already returned to work. Law enforcement officials revealed on Monday that they suspect uncontrolled … Read more
A dramatic incident unfolded in Toronto, Canada, when a garbage truck exploded in a quite residential neighborhood captured by a doorbell camera. The video shows the moment of the explosion with a loud ‘boom,’ shocking residents in the area. The footage reveals the garbage truck parked on the street engulfed in flames before a sudden … Read more
Arlington Heights, Illinois – The Arlington Heights Police Department recently released video footage of a garbage truck explosion that occurred last week. The incident unfolded when a fire broke out in a garbage truck operated by Groot Waste Management on Derbyshire Drive, south of Euclid Avenue. Subsequently, the truck exploded while emergency responders were on … Read more
Miami, FL – The city of Miami, Florida, was recently rocked by a series of tragic events that left the community in shock and mourning. An unfortunate incident involving a garbage truck explosion, fatal stabbings, and a man being killed while walking along the highway has gripped the city and left many wondering about the … Read more