Weekend video roundup

Looks like a very large bonfire

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A lot of vinyl siding is sagging in Abbotsford, BC after Tuesday night’s fire at a four-story residential complex under construction. In the video above, you will see various collapses and two power flashes. Read more and watch some close-up video.

Houston Crane Collapse

Video from Friday’s collapse in Houston of one of the largest cranes in the world. Four people were killed and six injured.

Reserve a couple beds at the burn unit for these guys

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When I first started doing STATter 911, about 14-months-ago, I was surprised to see just how many YouTube videos were added each day of young people playing with fire. The question I still have is were there always that many fascinated with fire or has the video camera/Internet combination inspired many of them to do their own special effects?

Here’s a duo who uploaded their arsonist training tape on Friday. Those who are easily offended by language or stupidity, don’t watch.

Baltimore County house fire has Dave reliving his childhood once again (best to skip this)

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A little aftermath of a fire in Woodlawn Monday evening on Kelox Road. It is shot by Michael Schwartzberg.

Kelox Road is the street little STATter 911 used to take when walking from his home 6 blocks away to Gwynn Oak Amusement Park. It is also where he ducked behind a car, hiding from a parent passing by, when STATter 911 and friends skipped the last day of elementary school (1966?) to attend Report Card Day at Gwynn Oak. His very first of many truant days to come.

Sorry for the trip down memory lane. Sometimes you just have to confront your past. Beats therapy.

Oh yes, back to the fire. Michael has some still pictures shot a little earlier in the action, along with a very detailed account of the fire.

Barn fire in Ohio

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Video and audio of response to a large barn fire aboard Andover VFD’s Engine 105.

Recruiting in VA

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A Manassas VFC video.

Car fire

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You can hear the house siren blaring in the background as this vehicle burns in Bolton, NY.