#fire-department

#fire-department

Over 125 FDNY personnel battled a three-alarm fire in Borough Park, successfully controlling the blaze in a mixed-occupancy building.

A three-alarm fire displaced over a dozen residents, heavily damaging a building in Borough Park.

An arsonist set a vehicle on fire and accidentally ignited himself, as caught on a doorbell camera.

Firefighters extinguished a downtown Oakland fire, preventing damage to nearby properties.

Los Angeles Fire Department faced significant budget cuts just months before major wildfires.

Mayor Bass went on a trip to Ghana despite warnings of fire risks that her aides did not share with her.

Mayor Bass removed Fire Chief Kristin Crowley after devastating wildfires and claimed inadequate preparations contributed to the city's disaster.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass removed Fire Chief Kristin Crowley following a devastating wildfire, citing leadership needs and criticisms over preparedness.

Budget cuts to Oakland Fire Department stations endanger public safety amidst a severe wildfire crisis in California.

Mayor Bass proposes adding 227 positions to the fire department to address staffing shortages after recent wildfires.

A two-alarm fire in Brooklyn left three firefighters injured due to a stairwell collapse, prompting a specialized rescue team to assist in saving them.

A woman and her grandchildren narrowly escaped injury when a manhole explosion occurred behind them.

Cutting the Med 30 program led to drug thefts from fire stations, endangering public safety.

Angelenos blame budget cuts for fire devastation, but the situation is more nuanced with various financial pressures influencing decisions.

San Francisco showcases readiness for disaster response with innovative firefighting technology and significant water supply.

FDNY extinguished a basement fire in a Brooklyn home swiftly, ensuring safety and minimizing damage.

A fierce two-alarm fire injured three firefighters in Canarsie, prompting a large-scale response.

All five residents of a Brookline home evacuated safely from a three-alarm fire that caused part of the roof to collapse.

A 32-year-old man was rescued after being held captive for 20 years by his abusive stepmother, igniting a fire for freedom.

San Bernardino fire crews rescued a woman trapped in an underground storm drain with no visible injuries.

A fire department vehicle crashed into the ocean after a mudslide, but the inspector emerged with only minor injuries.

Fire officials successfully rescued a 30-year-old horse trapped under a fence at a California stable, showcasing their commitment to animal welfare.

Firefighters contained a large blaze in a Bed-Stuy construction site that endangered nearby occupied buildings without any reported injuries.

A four-alarm fire in Harlem damaged a historic building formerly occupied by jazz legend Billie Holiday, causing no civilian injuries but minor injuries to firefighters.

Oakland's fire station closures have significantly increased emergency response times, raising concerns over wildfire risks similar to those seen in Southern California.

Oakland City Council has approved significant budget cuts to address a $129 million deficit.

A minivan fire in the Caldecott Tunnel caused significant traffic delays but no injuries were reported.

Santa Ana winds pose a renewed threat to wildfire containment in Southern California, potentially reversing progress made in wildfire control.

A man was arrested for allegedly starting a brush fire in Irwindale amidst ongoing regional fire alerts. Authorities remain vigilant due to recent devastating wildfires.

A wildfire named Woodley Fire has emerged in Los Angeles County and remains without reported containment efforts as of the latest update.

The Little Mountain Fire has burned 34 acres and is currently under containment efforts by the San Bernardino County Fire Department.