A new view of two critical days that set the stage for the devastating Palisades fire

Newly-released text messages and depositions from California State Parks staffers offer details of state actions and ...
Marine Log

GAO: Navy still needs to do more on ship fire prevention

Welding and other hot work involved in U.S. Navy ship maintenance means a significant risk of ship fires. The 2020 fire that ...
WWLP

Fire officials urge fireplace inspections for winter safety

Springfield Fire Captain Drew Piemonte emphasizes the importance of fireplace inspections and maintenance for safety, and advises residents to call 911 immediately in the event of a fire.
Long Island Press

Fire department spreads joy with Operation Santa

The Mineola Fire Department began its Operation Santa program this month. Engine companies all over the village ride through the streets, bringing Santa and elves to visit children and spread holiday ...
The New York Times

Private Equity Finds a New Source of Profit: Volunteer Fire Departments

Rural departments have long relied on cheap software solutions to keep their operations running. But fire chiefs report sharp price increases as investors have entered the market. By Mike Baker The ...
Star Tribune

Fire breaks out at White Earth Nation’s cannabis operation

Crews contained a blaze Tuesday at White Earth Nation’s cannabis operations that forced evacuations over concerns of a potential explosion. The tribe’s cannabis company, Waabigwan Mashkiki, has its ...
Reuters

BP's Whiting refinery returns to normal operations after October fire

NEW YORK, Nov 26 (Reuters) - BP's (BP.L), opens new tab 440,000-barrel-per-day oil refinery in Whiting, Indiana, has returned to normal operations following a planned maintenance turnaround in ...
NBC News

Fire engulfs high-rise housing estate in Hong Kong, killing at least 44

HONG KONG — A major fire tore through multiple high-rise towers at a housing complex in Hong Kong on Wednesday, killing dozens of people, the city's chief executive, John Lee, said, with 279 people ...
WGAL

East Prospect Fire Company in York County to cease operations after 118 years

IN TO FILL THIS GAP. MORRISSEY. LORI. THE COMPANY SAYS BETWEEN INCREASING COSTS, DECREASING REVENUE AND A DWINDLING NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS, THEY HAD TO MAKE THIS VERY DIFFICULT DECISION TO SEE SOMETHING ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Container Ship Fire Halts Operations at Port of Los Angeles

Firefighters battled a blaze involving hazardous materials on a container ship at the Port of Los Angeles, the nation’s busiest for maritime trade, before moving it a safer distance from shore. Vessel ...
fox43

York County fire company announces it is ceasing operations at end of year

YORK COUNTY, Pa. — East Prospect Fire Company announced on Facebook it will shut down operations at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2025, citing declining volunteer numbers and financial challenges. “It is ...