Initial Findings from VA Blast That Killed Firefighter Released
Uncontained propane from an underground tank migrated into and around a structure and was ignited by an unknown ignition source.
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Carbon Monoxide Alarm Activations: What Are They Telling Us?
Firefighters must take time to look and listen to what activated carbon monoxide (CO) alarms and detectors are telling them, James A. Leer says.
Fire Investigation and the First-Arriving Company
Fire investigations might not have the same thrill as being first on scene, but you’re failing your community if they are not prioritized.
Suspected Arson in Downtown Osaka Building Leaves 24 Dead
A fire that spread from a fourth-floor mental clinic in an eight-story building in downtown Osaka in western Japan on Friday left 24 dead.
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Investigators: Man Shot into Dallas Apartment, Causing Blast That Injured Firefighters
Fire investigators believe a man shot into a Dallas apartment and hit a gas line, causing an explosion that injured seven people, including four firefighters.
Houston (TX) Concert Deaths Spur Calls for Independent Review
The Houston police and fire departments were deeply involved in safety measures for the music festival where a surging crowd killed eight people, playing key roles in crowd control measures, on-site security staffing and the emergency response.
Navy Probe Finds Major Failures in Fire That Destroyed Ship
A Navy report has concluded there were sweeping failures that fueled the July 2020 arson fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard.
Officials Seek Cause of Taiwan Building Fire That Killed 46
Taiwanese officials set up an independent commission to investigate the conditions at a run-down building where a fire killed 46 people.
Investigating Vehicle Fires
Vehicle fires burn hot and fast, often burning away any physical clues. Connie Pignataro on making sure to examine all the evidence.
Feds: Tougher Rules Needed to Protect TX Power Plants
Federal officials made more than two dozen recommendations Thursday aimed at further safeguarding power plants and natural gas supplies to prevent a repeat of the February blackouts that caused more than 200 deaths in Texas.
Training Minutes: Compromised Heat Exchanger in HVAC RTU
Adam Hansen and Anthony Deko examine a facet of HVAC RTU investigation that could precipitate a serious emergency—a cracked heat exchanger.
‘Two Steps Forward, Three Steps Back’
If the deaths of 343 firefighters in high-rise collapses do not represent a huge health and safety issue, what does?