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Fire burning near Interstate 5 in Castaic
A brush fire in Castaic has burned 40 acres and is tying up traffic on Interstate 5. According to the California Highway Patrol, at least one lane of Interstate 5 was closed, and some other side roads were also shut. Firefighters were on the ground,... -
Grant will boost Berrien communications
South Bend TribuneNILES — A nearly $1 million federal grant will go a long way toward improving communications during Berrien County emergencies and perhaps will save lives. Officials at the dispatch center of the Niles Law Enforcement Complex, 1600 Silverbrook Ave....Tags: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Fire in Castaic is no longer threatening school, officials say
More than 100 firefighters are attacking a 40-acre fire in Castaic that burned close to an elementary school and has forced a lane closure on southbound 5 Freeway. Inspector Keith Mora of the Los Angeles County Fire Department said the department... -
Wildfire in Castaic grows to 350 acres
A brush fire in Castaic has grown to 350 acres and temporarily forced the evacuation of19 homes as more than 100 firefighters continue to battle the blaze. Inspector Keith Mora of the Los Angeles County Fire Department said no structures have been... -
Johnson rep: Tea bag found in envelope; authorities investigate
American News, Aberdeen, S.D.Emergency officials were called today to the Aberdeen offices of Sen. John Thune, Sen Tim Johnson and Rep. Kristi Noem after envelopes containing unidentified substances were reported to authorities. About 20 people were evacuated from the US Bank...Tags: Politics, Dwayne Johnson, Barack Obama, Ricin Mail Attacks (2013), Tea Party Movement
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Castaic blaze grows to 575 acres but firefighters gaining control
Firefighters were beginning to gain control Friday evening of a fast-burning brush fire near Castaic Lake that has so far burned 575 acres, fire officials said. The blaze reached the northern shore of the lake, which was acting as a "natural fire break,... -
Fire near bathroom fan burns 2nd floor and roof of Allentown house
A fire near a bathroom ceiling vent fan damaged an Allentown house Friday afternoon, displacing six people in the two apartments there, a fire official said. The fire at 304 S. Franklin St., along Fairview Street, started about 5:35 p.m. Firefighters had...Tags: Allentown
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BRIEF: Man burned trying to douse camper blaze in Suffolk
The Virginian-PilotA 57-year-old man was taken to a hospital with burns after trying to fight a fire in a camper trailer on Thursday in Whaleyville. The fire was reported shortly before 5:25 p.m. in the 300 block of Great Fork Road, according to a city news release. The...Tags: Sentara, Hospitals and Clinics
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BRIEF: Firefighters quickly extinguish blaze at Kenduskeag dairy farm
Bangor Daily News, MaineKENDUSKEAG, Maine -- A quick response was crucial in saving a local dairy farm from being destroyed by a fire on Thursday evening, a fire official said. Kenduskeag fire Capt. Scott Dore was the first on scene at a Stetson Road residence shortly after 8:... -
Fire Burns Interior Of Willimantic Church
The Hartford CourantA fire that burned for hours heavily damaged the interior of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church on Valley Street Thursday night, sending clouds of smoke into the air and causing a partial roof collapse, but causing no injuries. There is extensive fire...Tags: Christianity, Windham (Windham, Connecticut), Roman Catholicism
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Hamden police and fire officials denied raises for 2nd straight year
New Haven Register, Conn.For the second straight year, the town's police and fire chiefs received no raises and, if the trend continues, the deputy chiefs of police could in a couple of years could make more than the chief. Police Chief Thomas Wydra said he wonders if the...Tags: West Haven, Middletown, Collective Contract, Career and Workplace, Meriden
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BRIEF: Roanoke County business damaged by early-morning fire
The Roanoke Times, Va.Several Roanoke County fire departments responded to an early-morning fire near Salem that sent one firefighter to the hospital. Firefighters from Masons Cove, Catawba, Hollins and Fort Lewis stations were dispatched at about 12:45 a.m. Friday to a fire...
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