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Dollar Store in Illinois: From Steve Redick on Tuesday. Read and watch more about the fire. Firegeezer makes the point there seems to be a lot of fires lately in Dollar Stores and that you might want to make sure your pre-plans are up to date. Click here.

Man confesses to fire that killed Detroit FF Walt Harris: This is starting to sound like an arson-for-hire that turned into murder. Read the latest.

My three sons, again: We told you about the cardiac arrest of Jim Moore the president of the Catlett VFR in Virginia. We told you that he has three sons who are also members. In our original story we failed to mention that all three were involved in helping save their dad. I left one out. Read the updated story.

Hydrant trouble in Toledo: Controversy after a water supply problem at a fire in an historic home. The chief says the problem was a 4-inch main. Council member wants to make sure hydrants are tested. Read and watch the story.

Arson was part of plan to win back girlfriend: A Delaware man has now pleaded guilty to a fire in a Maryland home with the intent of being a hero. Read more.

Mayor/firefighter killed in crash: Guy Lawson, a 29-year veteran of the Norfolk Fire Department and the mayor of Exmore on Virginia’s Eastern Shore died in a car crash. Click here to read more.

Someone didn’t hold the mayo: Look what spilled in a truck wreck in Maryland.

Scary Creek Road: I am not making that up, that is the name of this road in Putnam County, WV. Read how the rig became stuck.