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Lithium-ion battery on mobility device sparks Daytona Beach house fire
Read full article: Lithium-ion battery on mobility device sparks Daytona Beach house fireA fire at a house in Daytona Beach forced two people from their homes Sunday night, and crews believe a lithium-ion battery helped cause the fire.
Firefighters union wants investigation into decisions made during fire that left family homeless, injured firefighter
Read full article: Firefighters union wants investigation into decisions made during fire that left family homeless, injured firefighterThe President of the Orlando Professionals Firefighters is questioning decisions made on a response call during Hurricane Milton.
State Fire Marshal hears suggestions on drafting Florida’s first rules for storing, charging rechargeable batteries
Read full article: State Fire Marshal hears suggestions on drafting Florida’s first rules for storing, charging rechargeable batteriesFor the first time, Florida is making rules for safe use of dangerous rechargeable batteries that have become a big part of everyday life.
‘Everything was lost:’ Orlando firefighters left scene of downed power line that caused structure fire, report says
Read full article: ‘Everything was lost:’ Orlando firefighters left scene of downed power line that caused structure fire, report saysA month after a downed power line caused a fire that destroyed an Orlando couple’s home, an incident report confirms firefighters left the scene after the Orlando Utilities Commission told them they shut down their responses at the time due to weather conditions.
Mom accused of murdering baby after Orange County fire, deputies say
Read full article: Mom accused of murdering baby after Orange County fire, deputies sayBack in August, the mother and her two children were taken to the hospital with “serious injuries” that they suffered in the fire, deputies said.
Large lithium-ion batteries ‘intensified’ blaze in Palm Bay home, firefighters say
Read full article: Large lithium-ion batteries ‘intensified’ blaze in Palm Bay home, firefighters sayA fire at a Palm Bay home was “intensified” by several large lithium-ion batteries stored in the garage, according to fire rescue officials.
1 seriously injured in fire at fuel pumps of Orlando Wawa, firefighters say
Read full article: 1 seriously injured in fire at fuel pumps of Orlando Wawa, firefighters sayA two-car collision among the fuel pumps of a Wawa in Orlando preceded a fire there which left one person with serious injuries, according to firefighters.
Falling trees take down power lines, sparking fire in Altamonte Springs during Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Falling trees take down power lines, sparking fire in Altamonte Springs during Hurricane MiltonSeminole County firefighters shared videos of burning power lines which went down in Altamonte Springs during Hurricane Milton.
Wildfires on the rise: Florida has 2nd-highest risk in the nation. Here’s how to prep financially
Read full article: Wildfires on the rise: Florida has 2nd-highest risk in the nation. Here’s how to prep financiallyIn terms of financial risk, the study shows that Florida has the second highest fire risk in the country, with losses expected to reach $269 million.
Suspected arsonist seen on footage after 2 car fires at Orlando nonprofit
Read full article: Suspected arsonist seen on footage after 2 car fires at Orlando nonprofitA local organization is seeking the public’s assistance after two cars belonging to its residents were set on fire in their parking lot, with surveillance footage capturing the suspected arsonist.
Maitland firefighters knock down fire that destroyed 3 city-owned vehicles
Read full article: Maitland firefighters knock down fire that destroyed 3 city-owned vehiclesMaitland firefighters knocked down a fire that destroyed three city-owned vehicles, including a back-up rescue vehicle, a city spokesperson said.
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.
South Korean hotel fire that killed 7 was likely made worse by the lack of sprinklers, officials say
Read full article: South Korean hotel fire that killed 7 was likely made worse by the lack of sprinklers, officials sayA fire that killed seven people in a South Korean hotel was possibly made worse by the lack of sprinklers.
‘I heard a big explosion:’ Neighbors capture video of fatal car fire near Dr. Phillips
Read full article: ‘I heard a big explosion:’ Neighbors capture video of fatal car fire near Dr. PhillipsNeighbors in an Orange County neighborhood describe what they saw as a car with an unresponsive woman inside erupted into flames in the driveway of a nearby home on Tuesday afternoon.
‘Just crazy:’ Loved ones speak out after woman hurt in explosion at Ocala laundromat
Read full article: ‘Just crazy:’ Loved ones speak out after woman hurt in explosion at Ocala laundromatTiffany King told News 6 that the family visits the Classic Laundromat & Dry Cleaner on Northeast 25th Avenue every week.
‘We’re underpaid:’ Brevard County firefighters rally for higher wages
Read full article: ‘We’re underpaid:’ Brevard County firefighters rally for higher wagesDozens of firefighters and supporters gathered for a rally as contract negotiations picked back up between the firefighter's union and Brevard County.
Orange County leaders approve higher property tax for fire, emergency services
Read full article: Orange County leaders approve higher property tax for fire, emergency servicesFor the first time in 17 years, Orange County leaders have approved an increase to the Fire & EMS property tax. The increase will add an estimated $150 per $250,000 of taxable value of single-family homes in unincorporated Orange County.
Marion County firefighter injured battling blaze that involved propane tank explosion
Read full article: Marion County firefighter injured battling blaze that involved propane tank explosionA Marion County firefighter was hurt as crews fought back flames from a burning garage near Ocala, according to the fire department.
‘Hundreds of emergency calls:’ Hillsborough firefighters respond to scores of fireworks incidents
Read full article: ‘Hundreds of emergency calls:’ Hillsborough firefighters respond to scores of fireworks incidentsHillsborough County Fire Rescue announced its firefighters responded to hundreds of emergency calls on the Fourth of July.
Fireworks stored in garbage bin spark Maitland house fire
Read full article: Fireworks stored in garbage bin spark Maitland house fireA home on Apache Trail in Maitland caught fire after used fireworks were placed in a garbage bin by residents on the Fourth of July, according to the Maitland Fire Department.
Firefighter injured as burning workshop extinguished in Flagler County, fire department says
Read full article: Firefighter injured as burning workshop extinguished in Flagler County, fire department saysA firefighter suffered minor injuries as crews responded to a burning workshop near Palm Coast, according to Flagler County Fire Rescue.
Red Cross called to assist 8, including 6 children, after apartment fire in Orlando
Read full article: Red Cross called to assist 8, including 6 children, after apartment fire in OrlandoThe American Red Cross was called Saturday to assist eight people, including six children, following a fire at an apartment in Orlando, according to firefighters.
No injuries reported after firefighters put out house fire in Daytona Beach
Read full article: No injuries reported after firefighters put out house fire in Daytona BeachFirefighters responded to a house fire Sunday morning in Daytona Beach, according to the Volusia County Professional Firefighters Association.
Florida Forest Service works to contain 4,500-acre brush fire in Polk County
Read full article: Florida Forest Service works to contain 4,500-acre brush fire in Polk CountyA brush fire that began Wednesday in Polk County is holding at 4,500 acres as of Saturday, according to the Florida Forest Service - Lakeland District.
No injuries, no structures at risk after 250-acre brush fire near Osteen, firefighters say
Read full article: No injuries, no structures at risk after 250-acre brush fire near Osteen, firefighters sayThe Volusia County Professional Firefighters Association announced Saturday afternoon that firefighters were responding to a “major” brush fire near Osteen.
Businesses evacuated near West Oaks Mall as Ocoee firefighters respond to brush fire, police say
Read full article: Businesses evacuated near West Oaks Mall as Ocoee firefighters respond to brush fire, police sayPolice in Ocoee warned Saturday of a brush fire that forced the evacuation of some businesses near West Oaks Mall.
New Smyrna Beach restaurant owner discusses rebuilding from the ashes
Read full article: New Smyrna Beach restaurant owner discusses rebuilding from the ashesIn January, Brad Pitt spent a week filming a movie inside the diner. In March, a fire devastated the building and forced the business to close.
70-acre brush fire burns at FPL solar farm in Palm Bay, firefighters say
Read full article: 70-acre brush fire burns at FPL solar farm in Palm Bay, firefighters sayPalm Bay firefighters responded to a brush fire that began Saturday at a solar farm in the southern end of the city, according to a fire department spokesperson.
Palm Bay fire chief enacts burn ban as drought index swells
Read full article: Palm Bay fire chief enacts burn ban as drought index swellsThe Palm Bay fire chief on Thursday imposed a burn ban until further notice as the local drought index continues to grow, reflecting increasing dryness that could worsen brush fires in the area.
Trailer full of watermelons burns on I-75 in Marion County, firefighters say
Read full article: Trailer full of watermelons burns on I-75 in Marion County, firefighters sayA semitrailer loaded with watermelons caught fire early Sunday on Interstate 75 near Ocala, according to Marion County Fire Rescue.
Brush fire in Palm Bay under control after threatening buildings, firefighters say
Read full article: Brush fire in Palm Bay under control after threatening buildings, firefighters sayFirefighters responded Sunday to a brush fire in Palm Bay, the second such fire there in as many days, according to the fire department.
‘Blow the building up:’ Threats sparks evacuation twice at Winter Haven clinic
Read full article: ‘Blow the building up:’ Threats sparks evacuation twice at Winter Haven clinicCity officials said that first responders headed to Gessler Clinic just after noon after receiving reports about smoke and haze inside the building.
Brevard 18-year-old accused of burning dad’s truck after dad arrested in wife’s death
Read full article: Brevard 18-year-old accused of burning dad’s truck after dad arrested in wife’s deathBrevard County deputies arrested a man last month, accused of killing his wife, some weeks after his pickup truck was found ablaze in Port St. John. That man’s son was arrested on Tuesday, accused of setting the vehicle on fire.
Fire rips through Marion County structures after 2 loud explosions heard
Read full article: Fire rips through Marion County structures after 2 loud explosions heardFour sheds and a storage building caught fire in Ocala after two loud explosions were reported, according to the Marion County Fire Rescue.
Brush fire in Palm Bay’s ‘Compound’ was accidental, caused by rocketry enthusiasts, officials say
Read full article: Brush fire in Palm Bay’s ‘Compound’ was accidental, caused by rocketry enthusiasts, officials sayFire crews in Palm Bay battled a 40-acre brush fire in the city’s “Compound” area on Saturday, with Palm Bay Fire Rescue later confirming the fire was accidental and had been caused by an explosion during testing by rocket enthusiasts.
Prescribed burn takes place on Merritt Island to protect wildlife, NASA hardware, officials say
Read full article: Prescribed burn takes place on Merritt Island to protect wildlife, NASA hardware, officials sayA prescribed burn began Saturday at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, according to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Fire Management and Brevard County Emergency Management.