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Charging lithium-ion battery may have caused Altamonte Springs house fire, owner says
Read full article: Charging lithium-ion battery may have caused Altamonte Springs house fire, owner saysA homeowner thought he got a great deal on a remote control car at a flea market. Now he thinks the lithium-ion battery may have caused a fire.
2 hurt when semitrucks crash on I-4 in Seminole County, firefighters say
Read full article: 2 hurt when semitrucks crash on I-4 in Seminole County, firefighters sayTwo people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving two semitrucks on Interstate 4 in Seminole County, according to firefighters.
‘Everything reminds me of him:’ Family of boy killed in Altamonte Springs apartment fire files lawsuit against complex
Read full article: ‘Everything reminds me of him:’ Family of boy killed in Altamonte Springs apartment fire files lawsuit against complexThe family of an 11-year-old boy who died earlier this year in an apartment fire in Altamonte Springs will announce a lawsuit against the complex where they lived.
Central Florida firefighters train to tackle lithium-ion battery fires
Read full article: Central Florida firefighters train to tackle lithium-ion battery firesAfter an uptick in fires related to lithium-ion batteries, the Seminole County Fire Department is training firefighters from across Central Florida on awareness and response.
1 injured when vehicle crashes into Seminole County building
Read full article: 1 injured when vehicle crashes into Seminole County buildingOne person was sent to the hospital as a trauma alert after a vehicle crashed into a building on Monday morning, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.
Seminole County Fire Department puts donated money toward cancer-related initiatives
Read full article: Seminole County Fire Department puts donated money toward cancer-related initiativesStudies have shown carcinogens can emit from firefighting equipment up to three days after a fire, but the Seminole County Fire Department's recent purchase of heavy-duty containers seeks to mitigate that risk.
Fire damages two homes in Casselberry, possibly started by downed power line
Read full article: Fire damages two homes in Casselberry, possibly started by downed power lineA fire that damaged two homes in Casselberry was possibly sparked by a downed power line, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.
Winter Springs begins testing 1,200 hydrants after 3 failed, no inspections for 3 years
Read full article: Winter Springs begins testing 1,200 hydrants after 3 failed, no inspections for 3 yearsAs of Monday morning, the City of Winter Springs is one step closer to knowing for sure that when there's a fire, the city's fire hydrants will work.
‘I’m scared:’ Unsafe docks could force boat owners to leave Seminole marina
Read full article: ‘I’m scared:’ Unsafe docks could force boat owners to leave Seminole marinaOn Monday, two signs posted by the building official and Seminole County Fire Marshal warned that some of the marina docks are structurally inadequate and unsafe.
With Winter Springs fire hydrants unreliable, Seminole Fire sends tanker trucks to help
Read full article: With Winter Springs fire hydrants unreliable, Seminole Fire sends tanker trucks to helpIn the City of Winter Springs, more than a thousand fire hydrants have not been inspected in almost three years and the city can’t guarantee they’ll work when needed.
2 hospitalized, power outage reported after fiery crash with transformer in Seminole County
Read full article: 2 hospitalized, power outage reported after fiery crash with transformer in Seminole CountyThe SCFD announced that there was a resulting power outage nearby, though crews with Duke Energy were on the scene.
‘Long awaited:’ Seminole County renovates, reopens boat ramps at Lake Monroe after Hurricane Ian
Read full article: ‘Long awaited:’ Seminole County renovates, reopens boat ramps at Lake Monroe after Hurricane IanPeople in Seminole County once again have a place to launch their boats along Lake Monroe.
Seminole County Fire Department gets results with Christmas toy drive
Read full article: Seminole County Fire Department gets results with Christmas toy driveFirefighters and personnel with the Seminole County Fire Department came together to donate hundreds of gifts for its annual Christmas toy drive.
Child among 2 taken to hospital after 6-vehicle crash in Seminole County, firefighters say
Read full article: Child among 2 taken to hospital after 6-vehicle crash in Seminole County, firefighters sayA crash in Fern Park — involving six vehicles and 11 people — sent a child and an adult to the hospital, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.
Seminole County 911 dispatcher earns ‘Stork Award’ after helping family deliver baby
Read full article: Seminole County 911 dispatcher earns ‘Stork Award’ after helping family deliver babyNora Acuna, a Seminole County Fire Department emergency communications dispatcher, was recently presented with a “Stork Award” fr helping a family deliver a baby during a 911 call.
Pickup truck crash breaks water main in Wekiwa Springs, firefighters say
Read full article: Pickup truck crash breaks water main in Wekiwa Springs, firefighters sayThe driver of a pickup truck lost control of the vehicle and struck a fire protection system with it outside of a building in Wekiwa Springs on Thursday, busting a water main that flowed into the structure, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.
Seminole County, healthcare officials work to help keep residents safe during summer heat
Read full article: Seminole County, healthcare officials work to help keep residents safe during summer heatSeminole County is taking proactive measures to keep people safe during a week where temperatures feel like triple digits.
State Road 46 reopens in Sanford after crash prompted shutdown near I-4
Read full article: State Road 46 reopens in Sanford after crash prompted shutdown near I-4A crash on Saturday morning prompted the temporary closure of a section of State Road 46 near Interstate 4 in Sanford, according to the Seminole County Fire Department and Sanford police.
Seminole 1st responders wrangle ‘rogue boat’ after man goes overboard on Lake Jesup
Read full article: Seminole 1st responders wrangle ‘rogue boat’ after man goes overboard on Lake JesupA boat went out of control on Lake Jesup after a man fell overboard Tuesday, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.
Seminole County crash with multiple injuries prompts shutdown of SR-436
Read full article: Seminole County crash with multiple injuries prompts shutdown of SR-436A Seminole County crash with multiple injuries prompted the closure of State Road 436 Friday, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.
Chemical dump causes mini explosion at BJ’s gas station in Sanford, fire officials say
Read full article: Chemical dump causes mini explosion at BJ’s gas station in Sanford, fire officials sayChemicals dumped near fuel pumps caused a mini explosion at a BJ’s Wholesale Club in Sanford on Tuesday, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.
Winter Springs home damaged by fire, says Seminole County Fire Department
Read full article: Winter Springs home damaged by fire, says Seminole County Fire DepartmentThe Seminole County Fire Department responded to a fire at a home in Winter Springs on Saturday evening, according to post from the department’s Twitter account.
80 Winter Springs residents rescued from rising flood waters, according to Seminole County Fire Department
Read full article: 80 Winter Springs residents rescued from rising flood waters, according to Seminole County Fire DepartmentThe Seminole County Fire Department worked over a seven-hour period to help rescue 80 residents from rising floor water in a Winter Springs neighborhood, according to the department.
Tree brought down by Hurricane Ian sparks house fire in Altamonte Springs, crews say
Read full article: Tree brought down by Hurricane Ian sparks house fire in Altamonte Springs, crews sayA tree brought down by Hurricane Ian landed on a home in Altamonte Springs, sparking an electrical fire, according to Seminole County Fire Department.
Seminole County firefighter injured in motorcycle crash dies, according to SCFD
Read full article: Seminole County firefighter injured in motorcycle crash dies, according to SCFDConnor Fernandez – the Seminole County firefighter that was injured in an off-duty motorcycle crash on Sept. 16 – died, according to a statement by the Seminole County Fire Department.
Seminole County officials provide preparation plans for Hurricane Ian
Read full article: Seminole County officials provide preparation plans for Hurricane IanThe Seminole County Office of Emergency Management will provide an update for the community on Monday in preparation for Hurricane Ian, the county announced.
Seminole County firefighter in critical condition after motorcycle crash, department says
Read full article: Seminole County firefighter in critical condition after motorcycle crash, department saysThe Seminole County Fire Department announced Tuesday one of its firefighters sustained serious, life-threatening injuries after an off-duty motorcycle crash in Altamonte Springs.
Seminole County firefighters drop off school supplies in countywide collection drive
Read full article: Seminole County firefighters drop off school supplies in countywide collection driveSeminole County Fire Department personnel on Friday suited up and rolled out to deliver a care package of classroom essentials for teachers and students to use for free throughout the new school year.
Seminole County hands out smoke alarms, ‘bed shakers’ after Sanford house fire
Read full article: Seminole County hands out smoke alarms, ‘bed shakers’ after Sanford house fireSeminole County firefighters on Wednesday distributed and installed smoke detectors in a Sanford neighborhood after a recent fire badly damaged a home.
Firefighters work to drench burning building in Maitland
Read full article: Firefighters work to drench burning building in MaitlandOrange County Fire Rescue assisted the Maitland Fire Rescue Department Saturday in responding to a reported structure fire close to Lake Seminary in Maitland, officials said.
Seminole County firefighters shore up Longwood home after car crashes through front door
Read full article: Seminole County firefighters shore up Longwood home after car crashes through front doorA driver had to be extricated from their car Friday afternoon after crashing it into a Longwood home, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.
‘Potential life saved:’ Seminole County fire, Red Cross team up to install free smoke detectors
Read full article: ‘Potential life saved:’ Seminole County fire, Red Cross team up to install free smoke detectorsVolunteers and firefighters went door to door in an East Altamonte community Saturday morning installing free smoke detectors.
Flaming semi-trucks snuffed by Seminole County, Sanford firefighters
Read full article: Flaming semi-trucks snuffed by Seminole County, Sanford firefightersCrews with the Seminole County Fire Department and Sanford Fire Department responded to multiple semi-trucks on fire early Sunday morning, according to SCFD’s social media.
Truck carrying human waste temporarily closed Seminole County roads in both directions
Read full article: Truck carrying human waste temporarily closed Seminole County roads in both directionsTwo Seminole County roads are closed in both directions after a truck carrying treated human waste had an accident Friday afternoon, fire officials said.
15-vehicle crash in Seminole County may have been caused by street racing or road rage, troopers say
Read full article: 15-vehicle crash in Seminole County may have been caused by street racing or road rage, troopers sayAuthorities said the accident occurred at State Road 417 southbound near Red Bug Lake Road and forced a shutdown of both northbound and southbound lanes along State Road 417.
15-vehicle crash in Seminole County sends 6 to hospital, troopers say
Read full article: 15-vehicle crash in Seminole County sends 6 to hospital, troopers sayAuthorities said the accident occurred at State Road 417 southbound near Red Bug Lake Road and forced a shutdown of both northbound and southbound lanes along State Road 417.
Seminole County fire chief asks residents to limit 911 calls, cites uptick in rescues during COVID
Read full article: Seminole County fire chief asks residents to limit 911 calls, cites uptick in rescues during COVIDSeminole County’s fire chief is asking the public to limit calls to 911 as EMTs are being tied up with rescues during the coronavirus pandemic.