Two Workers Killed, Another Injured in Explosion at Atlanta Delta Air Lines Facility
Two workers were killed and another seriously injured in an explosion Tuesday at a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility near the Atlanta airport.
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Atlanta Officials Reveal Plans to Address Aging Fire Apparatus Fleet
The move comes in response to an audit that found that one-third of Atlanta’s fire trucks are well beyond their life span.
Two Sought in Arson Tied to Atlanta Public Safety Training Center
Wednesday’s fire started after two suspects are believed to have entered the multi-acre site around 2 a.m. before fleeing.
Audit: One-Third of Atlanta Fire Apparatus Are Beyond Their Lifespan
A recently released report by the city of Atlanta’s auditor found that one-third of the city’s fire vehicles were beyond their life cycles as of January.
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Atlanta Fire Responds to Four Separate Gas Leaks in 36 Hours
The Atlanta Fire Department responded to four separate gas leaks within 36 hours, reports The Atlanta Journal Constitution. https://twitter.com/ajcwsbtraffic/status/1239953325598138371 Two of the other leaks, which…
Four Injured in Apartment Explosion Near Atlanta (GA)
Residents were told that Monday was the earliest they could return to their homes.
GA Fire Chief Reacts to Suspension of Firefighter in Rescue Case
Atlanta (GA) Fire Chief Randall B. Slaughter spoke to reporters about a case in which a firefighter was suspended for his actions during a 2019 house fire.
Atlanta Firefighter Rescues Mom, Kids from Apartment Fire
An Atlanta firefighter rescued three people from a burning apartment early Friday, according to reports.
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Bill Manning describes how a successful tower crane rescue in Atlanta led to a big breakthrough for the local union.
Atlanta’s Hotel Winecoff Fire Worst in Nation’s History
Fire raged through the 15-story, 33-year-old (advertised “fireproof”) Winecoff Hotel in downtown Atlanta, resulting in the deaths of 119 persons.