Exploding Tire That Killed L.A. County Firefighter ‘Like a Bomb’
Firefighter Andrew Pontious had sprayed water near the vehicle for about two minutes when one of its nearly seven-foot tires exploded.
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Tesla Semi Crashes in CA, Spews Toxic Gases
Toxic fumes wafted from a Tesla commercial semitruck that caught fire on Interstate 80 near Colfax.
CA Fire Destroys Classic Car, Totaling $1M in Damages
Monterey crews responded to a fire that burned a 1979 Ford Ghia Probe 1 Concept Car valued at approximately $1 million.
Off-Duty FDNY Deputy Chief Saves Man from Burning Car
George Healy and his family were on an 18-hour car ride to Disney when they came across the accident.
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Universal Steps: Responding to Alternative Fuel Vehicle Incidents
Firefighters must work in a coordinated way using universal steps when it comes to response to alternative fuel vehicle incidents.
Firefighters, Delivery Driver Rescue Man from Exploding Vehicle in MD
Jordon Jones, 39, was rescued from an exploding car by firefighters and a pizza delivery driver last week.
Prudent Management of Downed Electrical Power Line Incidents
Vyto Babrauskas provides some insights for firefighters on responding to downed electrical distribution lines.
Hasbrouck Heights (NJ) Tanker Fire
Michael Greco considers the Hasbrouck Heights (NJ) Fire Department's response to a significant truck fire on Route 17.
Responding to Alternative Fuel Vehicles: Knowing CNG Is Not Enough
Rommie Duckworth considers what firefighters need to know about alcohol blends, compressed and liquified petroleum gases, and hydrogen.
Multiple Firefighters Injured, Some Critically, in CA Explosion
Nine firefighters were injured in an explosion involving pressurized tanks on a truck in the Wilmington neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Firefighters Respond to EV Fire at IL Mall Parking Garage
Firefighters responded Thursday to an electric vehicle fire at a mall parking garage in Rosemont, Illinois.
‘Superfog’ Made of Fog and Marsh Fire Smoke Blamed for Louisiana Pileups
A “superfog” made of smoke from marsh fires and dense fog was blamed for at least two dozen traffic accidents, including multi-car pileups.