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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Firefighters tackle factory fire blaze as 20 tonnes of tyres go up in smoke

Firefighters are tackling a large tyre fire in the West Midlands involving over 70 personnel, with no reported casualties.
#retirement-planning
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago
Retirement

We're on pace for a $12 million retirement - should I take a stressful $600K job to push that to $18 million?

Choosing between a high-paying job with a longer commute and current role impacts retirement plans.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago
Retirement

With $1.1 million in taxable accounts and a $700,000 mortgage, should I rebalance or pay down debt for a guaranteed 4.5% return?

Traditional retirement investment strategies are evolving due to changes in financial landscapes, tax laws, and retirement ages.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago
Retirement

We're on pace for a $12 million retirement - should I take a stressful $600K job to push that to $18 million?

from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago
Retirement

With $1.1 million in taxable accounts and a $700,000 mortgage, should I rebalance or pay down debt for a guaranteed 4.5% return?

#san-jose
fromsilive
1 week ago

Fire at Staten Island home prompts FDNY response; ladders stretched to roof of residence

Firefighters responded to a blaze at a home in New Brighton on Monday morning, with the fire reported at a multi-story structure around 10:25 a.m. Firefighters could be seen extending ladders to the roof and upper floors of the building, with visible burn damage on the side of the structure.
Miscellaneous
#financial-independence
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Retirement

Michael Houghton: 'For seven years, we prioritised FIRE over new cars, holidays and home renovations. But at some point we needed to start living'

fromIndependent
1 month ago
SF parents

Michael Houghton: 'I was in knots over a 9 cupcake purchase. Is it any wonder my wife hates FIRE?'

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Retirement

Michael Houghton: 'The FIRE movement will always have its critics. I've learned not to listen to them'

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Retirement

Michael Houghton: 'For seven years, we prioritised FIRE over new cars, holidays and home renovations. But at some point we needed to start living'

fromIndependent
1 month ago
SF parents

Michael Houghton: 'I was in knots over a 9 cupcake purchase. Is it any wonder my wife hates FIRE?'

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Retirement

Michael Houghton: 'The FIRE movement will always have its critics. I've learned not to listen to them'

fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Bay Area interstate shut down after big rig spills almonds, starts brush fire

A fire from a big rig on I-580 led to significant traffic disruptions and vegetation fires west of Tracy.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Westbound Interstate 580 closed after big rig fire spreads to hills near Altamont Pass

A fire that began on a big rig spread to a hillside near the Altamont Pass early Friday and forced a closure to one direction of a freeway.
California
#emergency-services
fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
1 week ago

1 injured, 2 rescued during early morning boat fire off Santa Cruz County coast

A fishing boat caught fire off the Santa Cruz County coastline, necessitating a rescue and leading to one first responder being hospitalized for smoke inhalation.
#tomorrowland
#iraq
#oakland
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

San Ramon: Fire at historic house being investigated as arson

The fire broke out at the Harlan House, which is one of the oldest houses in San Ramon, according to a social media post from the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District.
Renovation
London
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Tower blaze that sent smoke billowing into sky over London was accidental'

A fire in a 17-storey block of flats in Walworth started accidentally, injuring three people and causing significant damage.
Public health
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

9 dead in fire at Massachusetts assisted living facility ranged in age from 61 to 86

Nine people died in a fire at a Massachusetts assisted-living facility, with inadequate staff response cited as a contributing factor.
#fall-river
fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Flats evacuated as fire rips through Kilburn chicken shop

A fire in the basement of a chicken shop on Kilburn High Road resulted in evacuations and road closures.
#toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Toronto

Several vehicles found on fire in suspected arson at Scarborough auto body shop: police | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Toronto

Several vehicles found on fire in suspected arson at Scarborough auto body shop: police | CBC News

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Video shows firefighters still tackling smokey Erith industrial blaze a day later

On Saturday evening, flames could still be seen at the site, with firefighters using tall ladders to spray water down onto difficult-to-access parts of the warehouse.
London
#brooklyn
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Seven Victims Identified In Yolo County Fireworks Warehouse Blast, Four Were Bay Area Residents

Of the seven victims in the explosion and fire at Devastating Pyrotechnics, four were Bay Area residents, including brothers Jesus and Jhony Ramos, along with Neil Justin Li and Christopher Goltiao Bocog.
California
#london
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Woman taken to hospital after south east London flat destroyed in huge fire

A woman has been taken to hospital after a flat fire in Walworth. Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters tackled the blaze in Hillingdon Street just before 2pm today (July 11).
London
#emergency-response
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Fire crews tackle grass blaze on Wanstead Flats

About 70 firefighters are tackling a grass fire spanning 14 acres in north-east London. Ten fire engines and a wildfire response vehicle are involved.
London
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

Superyacht ablaze in St Tropez port

A fire on the superyacht Sea Lady II in St Tropez raises concerns about potential sinking.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

8 horses dead in Mass. barn fire

The fire broke out at Mor Linn Farm around 11:15 p.m. and escalated to two alarms, engulfing a large barn at the North Street property.
Boston
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Boy, 12, dies after fire destroys block of flats in Lewisham

"A maisonette split between the ground and first floors was destroyed by the fire. Part of a maisonette split between the second and third floors was damaged by the fire along with a small part of the external fascia of the building."
London
#brixton
New York City
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago

Marble Hill fire tears through apartment building overnight in New York City

A fire in Marble Hill destroyed an apartment building and displaced many residents overnight.
London
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 weeks ago

AVOID AREA' warning as Croydon warehouse fire expected to last for hours'

Firefighters are currently managing a fire in a warehouse in Croydon, with significant resources deployed and road closures in effect.
#bedford-stuyvesant
fromNews 12 - Default
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

FDNY extinguishes 2-alarm fire at Bed-Stuy home

A two-alarm fire at a Bedford-Stuyvesant home caused extensive damage, leading to assistance for displaced residents.
fromBKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Bed-Stuy Fire Guts Three Buildings as Investigators Work to Uncover Cause

Firefighters contained a severe three-alarm fire in Bedford-Stuyvesant, causing a building collapse and damaging two others.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Bed-Stuy Fire Guts Three Buildings as Investigators Work to Uncover Cause

Firefighters contained a severe three-alarm fire in Bedford-Stuyvesant, causing a building collapse and damaging two others.
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago

4-alarm fire in Passaic, N.J. leaves dozens displaced

Firefighters responded at around 1:30 a.m. Saturday and immediately started rescuing residents from the building at Main Avenue and Madison Street.
Miscellaneous
fromeuronews
3 weeks ago

Video. Explosion at Rome fuel station leaves dozens injured

The blast occurred during refueling early Friday, sending thick black smoke into the sky, visible from across the city.
Public health
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Railway arches fire causes Tube chaos as Piccadilly line trains halted

Firefighters are working to control a blaze affecting a key Tube line near Roxeth Green Avenue, impacting local businesses and commuters.
fromwww.euronews.com
4 weeks ago

Video. Russian drone strikes hit Ukrainian cities, injuring children in Odesa

Odesa Governor Oleh Kiper confirmed that six apartments were destroyed and 36 others were damaged due to a fire in a multistorey block.
Europe news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

1 dead after outdoor fire in North York | CBC News

One person is dead following an outdoor fire in North York.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Driver dead in fiery one-car weekend crash in Walnut Creek

A driver died early Sunday morning in a fiery one-car crash near the downtown area, police said. Authorities did not identify the person immediately, pending notification of family members.
California
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Riverside firefighters battle Mandalay fire; residents ordered to flee

A four-alarm vegetation fire in Riverside has burned over 60 acres, prompting mandatory evacuations and significant firefighting efforts.
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

1 dead, 2 hurt in Philadelphia fire and explosion that leveled or damaged multiple homes

"After pulling through some of the rubble, we were able to find that we actually did have a victim that was in the collapse. It was also determined that the victim at that point had deceased in the collapse."
Canada news
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Approximately 200 people displaced in Baldwin, N.Y. building fire

A large fire destroyed an apartment building in Baldwin, leaving dozens of families homeless and prompting a significant emergency response.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

We're 43, have $3.5 million saved, and still fly economy - how much do we need before calling it quits?

Even wealthy individuals may feel anxious about spending, like a Redditor with $3.5 million who still worries about finances.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Crews responding to 2-alarm grass fire in Concord

A two-alarm brush fire in Concord has been sparked by a car fire, leading to road closures.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

Van 'completely destroyed' after fire near King's Cross station

A van was completely destroyed by fire outside King's Cross station. Firefighters extinguished the blaze after receiving multiple calls, with the fire under control within 44 minutes.
London food
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

6 hospitalized, 1 in critical condition, in early morning fire in Framingham

Six people were hospitalized due to an early morning fire in Framingham, with one critically injured.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Retired police officer - a 'community staple' - dies in Revere fire

"Richie Serino was a community staple, who took pride in his home and his family," Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe said. "He comes from a lineage of Reverians with a rich history in public service."
Boston real estate
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Last Month's BART Fire at San Leandro Was Actually a Systemwide' Issue, and Could Happen Again at Any Station

BART has identified potential systemwide vulnerabilities following a fire caused by a frayed volt cable, prompting a thorough investigation into safety measures.
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

8 NYPD vehicles damaged in overnight fire in Bushwick lot

According to city officials, the fire started around 1:30 a.m. Cellphone video taken by a nearby resident shows flames coming from the lot.
NYC politics
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Police investigate 'suspicious' fire as near-200-year-old Dartford pub destroyed

A historic pub in Dartford was destroyed by a suspicious fire, prompting a police investigation.
#early-retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago
Retirement

How I'm Balancing My $5 Million Net Worth and Family Time Before My Wife's Retirement

The FIRE philosophy advocates for early retirement, balancing financial goals and family life presents challenges.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago
Retirement

How I Achieved Financial Independence at 46 with $4 Million - My Journey to a Frugal Retirement

Early retirement at 46 is achievable through frugality and careful investing.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

How I'm Balancing My $5 Million Net Worth and Family Time Before My Wife's Retirement

The FIRE philosophy advocates for early retirement, balancing financial goals and family life presents challenges.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Wind-driven Ranch fire in Apple Valley sparks evacuation order

A fire that started in Apple Valley has prompted evacuation orders for areas from Milpas Drive to High Road as it rapidly expands.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Brush fire in Burbank prompts evacuations

The ongoing Bethany fire in Burbank has led to evacuations of nearby neighborhoods after it spread to 8-10 acres in under an hour.
East Bay (California)
NYC LGBT
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Fire at Grand Central Madison disrupts LIRR service

A two-alarm fire at Grand Central Madison disrupted Long Island Rail Road service, causing significant delays and suspensions.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

I'm planning to be '4% flexible' in retirement - will re-evaluating my safe withdrawal annually help me avoid running out of money?

The 4% safe withdrawal rate offers a foundational guideline for early retirees, but it requires annual adjustments based on market performance.
#san-francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

Four-Alarm Fire Tears Through Inner Richmond Row Houses, Displaces 35

A major fire in San Francisco's Inner Richmond caused extensive damage, displacing 35 residents and resulting in one pet fatality.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
San Francisco

Crews respond to 4-alarm fire in SF's Richmond District affecting 5 multi-unit buildings

A 4-alarm fire in San Francisco's Richmond District affected five buildings and led to the evacuation of over 30 residents.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Crews respond to 4-alarm fire in SF's Richmond District affecting 5 multi-unit buildings

A 4-alarm fire in San Francisco's Richmond District affected five buildings and led to the evacuation of over 30 residents.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

From $100k to $501k: How I Achieved My Net Worth Goal Before 30 - My Journey of Hard Work and Sacrifice

Achieving a net worth of $500,000 by age 30 is possible with strategic saving and increased earnings.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

One killed, one injured, six displaced in Berkeley apartment fire

One man died and another was injured in a fire at a Berkeley apartment building, resulting in six residents being displaced.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Fire destroys Crown Recycling facility in Calverton, Long Island

The recycling plant in Calverton was destroyed in a large fire, which was nearly 80% contained by 8 a.m. with 30 fire departments responding.
NYC politics
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

How the Big Beautiful Bill Will Impact My Taxes and Financial Planning

The Big Beautiful Bill is controversial, impacting taxes and finances with proposed changes.
Mixed reactions on Reddit highlight its potential benefits and criticisms.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Romford teen jailed for firework attack which killed pensioner pictured

Two young individuals were sentenced for the manslaughter of an elderly man following a fire they caused.
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