TX Wildfire Prompts Evacuations as AR and FL Also Battle Fires

Wildfires fueled by dry conditions and gusting winds burned in a few Southern states Thursday, forcing evacuations in Texas and prompting Florida officials to close part of a major highway.
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Fireworks Likely to Blame for an Explosion at CA Home That Critically Injured One

One person was critically injured and a home partially collapsed after an explosion rocked a Pacoima neighborhood Thursday morning, officials said.
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L.A.’s Historic Pacific Dining Car Under Demolition After Early-Morning Fire

Fire severely damaged Westlake's historic Pacific Dining Car restaurant Thursday morning, leading to demolition of much of the structure at the site later that afternoon.
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Birmingham (AL) Firefighter Was Killed Because He Witnessed Murder, Records State

Slain Birmingham firefighter Jordan Melton was targeted and killed because of his role as a witness in a murder trial, according to newly released court records.
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EF-1 Tornado Hits Gary (IN)

One woman was injured Wednesday night as emergency officials responded to the severe storms that downed trees and power lines, damaged buildings, and left thousands…
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Two Dead in West Hurley (NY) House Explosion, Police Say

Two people died Wednesday when a house on Brueckner Lane exploded, state police said.

Allentown (PA) Fire Sends Four to Hospital, Including Two Firefighters

A two-alarm fire in Allentown on Wednesday morning sent four people to the hospital and displaced two residents.
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How Two FDNY Dispatchers Turned Staten Island Woods Nightmare Into a Heroic Rescue

FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker lauded the recent efforts of two dispatchers.
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One Dead, Another Critical in Manoa (HI) House Fire

One person died and another was critically injured in a fire at a Manoa Road home, authorities said.
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