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Vacant apartment building in Georgia: Click here for details of this fire in Clayton County.
NEW- While firefighter battles Station fire, he loses home in another fire: In Stockton, California, Robert Crowder is dealing with the loss of his rental home. That home was in the path of the 49 fire. The U.S. Forest Service firefighter was fighting the Station fire at the time his home burned. Read and watch the story.
As we reported yesterday, historic Mount Wilson Observatory and the adjacent communications complex apparently dodged the fire thanks to the efforts of firefighters and help from mother nature. Click here and here for detailed updates.
WUSA9.com’s Emily Cyr has been adding to here picture collection from the Station fire. Click here to see it.
NEW- Fifteen-days for chief who slept through call: We had mentioned this story when it occurred, but I apparently was dozing and let Firegeezer beat me in on the follow-up. A Chicago battalion chief has received his punishment or sleeping through what became a two-alarm fire. Click here.
NEW- Firefighter accused of having sex with teen he met at burn camp: Police and officials confirm that 28-year-old Raey Laureles, Norfolk, Virginia firefighter, had sex on multiple occasions with a young teenager. He apparently met the girl at the Central Virginia Burn Camp, where he was a volunteer and she was a camper. You can read and watch the story here.
Two Las Vegas fire engine crews fired on as they pulled up to a house fire: We have pictures & video of the damaged rigs and details of a very close call for firefighters in West Las Vegas. The firefighters were not hurt, a police officer was wounded and the man who had the shotgun is dead. Click here.
Taxpayers complain as Maine fire department tries to get rid of the penalty box: The penalty box is an unusual bunk for one of the Portland Fire Department firefighters assigned to the fire boat. The entire quarters is also unusual. It is part of a parking garage. There is a plan for a new facility, but some residents don’t lack the price tag. Check it out.
Firefighter files for Houston City Council seat: Otis Jordan, president of the Houston Black Firefighters Association wants to add another title to his name. Jordan, who has been critical of the department’s handling of recent allegations of racism and sexism, has filed for a council seat. Read the story.
Fire department employee and friend accused of selling fire equipment on eBay: Wisman Figueroa is a Tampa Fire Rescue inventory technician. He is now suspended without pay for stealing badges, protective gear, uniforms, helmets and a revolver used by investigators. Police say a friend was selling the stuff on eBay. Here’s the story.
VFD shut in West Virginia: The West Virginia State Fire Marshal has shut down the Coal City VFD because of financial problems. The fire chief is resigning and department is behind in its workers’ comp payments. Read the story.
