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3 Kids, Grandma Die in Ohio Christmas Night Fire

Dec 27, 2014 03:27 AM EST

Tragedy, instead of merriment, happened to an Ohio family on Christmas night when fire gutted the home in Fayette County. Beyond the burnt house, what was tragic was that the fire killed the grandmother who owns the house as well as her three grandsons who visited her so she wouldn't be lonely on Christmas Day.

New Jersey Fire: Five Casualties, Includes A 6-Week-Old Baby

Kat De Guzman |

Dec 08, 2014 01:42 AM EST

A fire broke out on North 17th Street of East Orange, New Jersey on Sunday morning and officials from the Essex County Prosecutor's Office have confirmed that at least five people died from the fatal fire including a six-week-old baby.

8 LA Firefighters Injured in 'Death Trap' Blaze

Erika Villanueva |

Oct 27, 2014 12:15 AM EDT

Eight firefighters were reported to have been injured in Los Angeles after containing a structure fire on Sunday in a storage facility holding highly combustible materials without any sprinkler system, reports state.

Partyers Turn New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival Into Chaos, Dozens Injured

Kat De Guzman |

Oct 20, 2014 06:00 AM EDT

This year's celebration of the annual Pumpkin Festival on Sunday took a turn for the worst as partyers near Keene State College in New Hampshire turned the celebration into a chaotic evening, injuring dozens of festival-goers.

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CalFire Air Tanker Crashes while Fighting Wildfire in North California

Erika Villanueva |

Oct 08, 2014 08:00 AM EDT

A California Fire Department air tanker flying over a wildfire in North California crashed "under unknown circumstances" on Tuesday while aiding firefighters in vanquishing the fire that scorched the lands near Yosemite National Park.

Fight Against California King Fire Exceeds $53M

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 25, 2014 09:53 PM EDT

The California King Fire, which destroyed several homes, is said to be the second-most expensive fire to fight in the state this year, authorities said Wednesday.

7 out of 8 Terminals Reopen in Los Angeles Port Following Major Fire

Erika Villanueva |

Sep 24, 2014 01:03 AM EDT

The Port of Los Angeles has reopened on Tuesday following a fire the broke out overnight resulting to a massive shut down on many container terminals due to the spread of unhealthy smoke.

Thousands Flee as Oregon Wildfire Engulfs 100 Homes

Erika Villanueva |

Sep 16, 2014 05:54 AM EDT

Driven by forceful winds, a destructive wildfire near the border of Oregon has engulfed 100 homes in flames, forcing over 1,500 residents to evacuate.

Hundreds Flee as California Wildfires Spread Across Drought-Stricken State

Erika Villanueva |

Sep 15, 2014 02:28 AM EDT

Hundreds of people were evacuated from their homes on Sunday after two raging wildfires engulfed drought-stricken areas in northern California.

Three Set On Fire In BBQ Accident

David Perry |

Sep 06, 2014 04:45 PM EDT

An accident at a barbecue restaurant in Zhejaing Province has left three people burned, one critically.

Ukraine Crisis: Pro-Russian Rebel Leaders Resign Amid Artillery Fire

Jin Tuliao |

Aug 15, 2014 12:31 AM EDT

Two senior leaders of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic quit Thursday while artillery shells landed on the separatists stronghold. Russian convoys were stopped during the battle.

Libya’s Oil Depot Fire Blazes Out Of Control, Government Seeking Foreign Assistance

Christl Leong |

Jul 29, 2014 01:55 AM EDT

Libya's leaders called for international assistance on Monday to help put out a fire that raged out of control after it was caught in the crossfire between clashes for control over the capital's international airport.

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