fire
Coverage of fire in the Nexus archive.
- Fire breaks out in Brooklyn apartment days after body found
An unsettling sequence of events occurred in Brooklyn, involving a unit at 9949 Shore Road. First, a body was discovered inside the apartment after neighbors complained about a bad smell. Subsequently, on Monday morning, a fire broke out in that same unit.
- Video: Flames erupt after crash near Highway 101 in Sonoma County
A fire erupted after a vehicle crashed in Sonoma County on Sunday evening. The blaze was burning near Highway 101 and San Antonio Road. According to Cal Fire, the vehicle went off the highway before crashing.
- 1 Dead after utility pole falls on car, ignites fire in Hopkins
One person died after a utility pole fell on a vehicle in Hopkins Sunday afternoon. The incident also ignited a fire, according to authorities.
- 2 injured in fire at Austin flea market off Hwy 290
Two individuals were injured during a fire at an Austin flea market located off Hwy 290. According to AFD, the first alarm regarding the incident sounded off at 5:22 p.m. at 9500 E US 290.
- Can you rebuild a community before you rebuild its homes?
Following a fire that devastated a California neighborhood last year, a billionaire has proposed using a luxury shopping mall to help bring the community back. The core question raised addresses whether rebuilding community can precede the physical reconstruction of homes.
- Portsmouth couple displaced after lightning strike starts fire in new home
Shenique Brown reported that she and her fiancé moved into their new home in Portsmouth on August 3rd. Their plans were disrupted when a lightning strike caused a fire at the residence, leading to tragedy and displacing the couple.
- PHOTOS: Fire breaks out at Denver industrial site
A fire broke out at an industrial site located in Denver. In response to the incident, the Lincolnton Fire Department moved a crew to provide coverage for Denver FD.
- Beulah water utility sends plea for help to Trump administration after Aspen Acres fire
The Beulah water utility sent a plea for help to the Trump administration following an Aspen Acres fire that scorched the hills supplying the community's water systems. Adding to the struggle, recent storms have brought in ink-black floodwaters, creating challenges for utilities attempting to manage the influx.
- Dog killed, 6 people displaced after fire destroys Orange County home
A fire destroyed a home in Santa Ana, resulting in the death of a dog and displacing six occupants. Crews from the Orange County Fire Authority responded to the property, which was found engulfed in heavy smoke.
- 4-alarm fire burns through several apartments buildings in Norwood, Bronx
A 4-alarm fire burned through several apartments buildings in Norwood, Bronx. The incident occurred at 3435 Dekalb Ave., located between Kossuth Avenue and East 208th Street, before 6 a.m.
- Some without a home after fire breaks out at Carriage House Apartments in Petersburg
A fire broke out at Carriage House Apartments in Petersburg on Wednesday afternoon. Following the incident, some residents are without a home, according to fire officials.
- Little Havana residents displaced after fire tears through apartment; no injuries reported
A fire tore through a Little Havana apartment building at 2110 W Flagler Street on Wednesday evening, forcing residents to evacuate. Miami Fire Rescue crews successfully extinguished the blaze in less than an hour, preventing a potential explosion near gas lines. All residents and pets were safe but needed temporary shelter, leading the Red Cross to arrange housing at a hotel in Miami Springs.
- U.S. Will Try California Arson Suspect Again After Stunning Mistrial
U.S. plans to try a California arson suspect again following a stunning mistrial. Separately, residents in Pacific Palisades remain displaced more than a year and a half after the fire killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes.
- Hotel blaze in India’s West Bengal kills 9 and injures 6
A fire occurred in a hotel located in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal state. The blaze resulted in at least nine deaths and injured six other people.
- Triple fatal fire at adult foster care facility
A fatal fire occurred at an adult foster care home in Redford, killing three people. The cause of this incident remains under investigation.
- Two displaced following Columbus Avenue apartment fire
Two people were displaced following a kitchen fire that broke out at an apartment complex on Columbus Avenue. The incident occurred in Suffolk on Saturday afternoon.
- Two people, dogs displaced in Albemarle fire possibly caused by lightning strike
A home in Albemarle County caught fire on Friday evening. The incident displaced two people and two dogs. Authorities suspect that a possible lightning strike was the cause of the blaze.
- HFR: Investigation underway after fire near Rivers Landing Apartments
The Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue is investigating a fire that occurred near Rivers Landing Apartments. The incident took place on an early Friday morning.
- Semi-truck fire partially closes I-24 in Manchester during early morning commute
A semi-truck fire took place on Interstate 24 eastbound in Manchester. This incident is causing traffic delays for early morning commuters.
- Massive fire destroys Burger King in San Jose
A massive fire destroyed a Burger King location in San Jose early Thursday morning. The incident occurred at 5154 Moorpark Ave., and the San Jose Fire Department responded to the fire, which was knocked down between 5:15 a.m. and 6:31 a.m.
- Crews battle fire on Central Avenue in Albany
Crews responded to a fire that broke out in Albany on Wednesday night. The blaze was located at a structure situated on the lower portion of Central Avenue, near Washington Avenue.
- CapMetro bike share service resumes after fire damage
CapMetro's bike share service is back up and running after previous damage. The service was affected by a fire that occurred in May. This incident reportedly damaged more than $150,000 worth of the equipment.
- Propane tanks rupture during Gloversville fire; 2 displaced
A fire occurred in the City of Gloversville on Tuesday afternoon, causing propane tanks to rupture. Crews responded to the blaze which broke out at a home located on First Avenue. The incident resulted in 2 displaced individuals.
- Person escapes fire at Elizabeth City auto restoration building
One person escaped a fire that took place at an auto restoration building in Elizabeth City. The escape was reported on Monday morning.
- What is Coast FIRE for retirement and can it work for you?
Coast FIRE is an alternative to the traditional FIRE movement where individuals invest aggressively early on until they reach a target 'Coast FIRE number.' Once this amount is hit, investments are expected to grow without additional savings, allowing people who still work to spend more in the present. Experts suggest younger workers save aggressively initially, while others can use calculators to check their progress toward reaching Coast FIRE.
- Fire under investigation in Mechanicville
An investigation is underway following a fire that occurred on South Main Street in Mechanicville Monday night. City of Mechanicville Police Chief Bill Rabbitt stated that the fire was located within an unoccupied detached shed/garage.
- Apartment building in Baton Rouge declared total loss
A fire destroyed an apartment building located at the Meadowbrook Apartments in Baton Rouge. The incident resulted in a total loss for the property. However, it was reported that all residents escaped safely from the building.
- Dog saves owner from fire that destroyed his house: ‘She was terrified’
Daniel Naillieux's dog, Ellie Rose, woke him up just before a fire destroyed his home in Wahoo. When smoke filled the room, they escaped by crawling out of a window onto the roof and calling 911. Although Naillieux lost everything he owned, he credits the dog with saving his life.
- Evacuation orders, warnings issued for fast-moving fire burning in Santa Clarita
A fast-growing fire was burning in Santa Clarita on Saturday evening. The ongoing incident prompted the issuance of evacuation orders and warnings for several nearby neighborhoods.
- Gas tanker semi-truck fire forces closure of part of Highway 99 in Selma
A portion of Highway 99 in Selma was closed off after a gas tanker semi-truck exploded on Saturday morning. The explosion caused a fire at the location.
- Firefighters extinguish fire at commercial building in Kalihi
Firefighters successfully extinguished a fire that occurred at a vacant commercial building in Kalihi on Friday evening. Authorities reported that the cause of the incident is currently under investigation.
- Overnight fire damages 2-story apartment in Lauderhill, first responders say
Firefighters responded early Saturday to a blaze at an apartment complex in Lauderhill, reported around 3:30 a.m. Authorities confirmed that everyone was safely accounted for following the incident. The fire was contained to one two-story unit, though smoke damage and shattered windows were visible throughout the apartment.
- Community rallies to help East Chicago police officer, children after fire
A community is rallying to assist East Chicago Police Officer Jocelyn Mendez and her children. This effort comes after a fire destroyed their rented townhome in Harvey.
- 'Sounds of explosions' alert 6 displaced residents before Santa Rosa blaze, say officials
A single-family home in Santa Rosa was affected by a fire on Thursday afternoon, displacing residents who reported hearing sounds of explosions from the backyard. The fire reportedly broke out at 958 Kingwood Street, and officials confirmed that no injuries or fatalities were reported.
- Large church fire in Troy appears to be a 'total loss'
The Troy Church of Christ has been burning since 3 a.m., requiring fire crews to work through the early morning hours on Thursday. The large church fire in Troy appears to be assessed as a total loss.
- Several crews respond to fire in Rensselaer County
Several crews responded to a fire in Eagle Bridge. The incident took place in Rensselaer County on Wednesday evening.
- Semi-truck catches fire in deadly crash on Highway 60
A semi-truck caught fire during a deadly crash on Highway 60 on Wednesday morning. The incident resulted in a fatal collision involving the semi-truck.
- Fire burns at Bronx apartment building in Norwood
FDNY crews responded to a large fire at an apartment building in the Norwood section of the Bronx on Wednesday afternoon. The incident involved a significant blaze requiring emergency services.
- Cat survives Utah apartment fire by sheltering in closet for three days
A cat named Toast survived a devastating fire in a Utah apartment complex by sheltering in a closet for three days. The blaze displaced more than 40 families and sparked social media discussions about cats having nine lives.
- Massive fire at chemical factory forces evacuations in Brazil
A massive fire at a chemical factory in Brazil has caused evacuations. The incident is ongoing and impacting the local area.