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The hazmat technicians tweeted about the incident, informing everyone that this was a "Tier 1" situation.

"But this was not a slow burn, once the fire started there were multiple pops, and the car was just engulfed in flames rapidly."

The natural disaster came days after a record-breaking heat wave caused numerous other fires that destroyed homes.

"Lithium ion battery fires are difficult to extinguish due to the thermal chemical process that produces great heat and continually reignites."

When more than 11 tons of military explosives exploded after a Saturday place crash, fear kept first responders away. A Soviet-era four-engine turboprop cargo plane, piloted by a Ukrainian crew, ...

On Saturday morning, Nantucket Fire Department Capt. Nate Barber was enjoying a day off by strolling through the quaint Massachusetts island town with his wife to get a cup of ...

A young family had just moved into a gorgeous home in Hingham, Massachusetts, making the $3.2 million dollar home their own -- but now there's nothing left but a brick ...

Another fatal accident involving an electric vehicle left two Lompoc, California, natives dead last week near Gainesville, Florida. A 66-year-old female and 67-year-old male inside a 2015 Tesla Model S ...

The fire brigade is investigating the incident.

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Michal Pietrusinski and his fiancee Sharon Navarro were out for a walk in their neighborhood in Zephyrhills, Florida, last week when they became inadvertent first responders. It was around 8:30 ...

While "curiosity killed the cat" is the better-known saying, felines aren't the only ones capable of getting themselves into trouble because of their curiosity. Anyone who has been around puppies ...

In the early morning hours of June 19, police responded to the scene of a mobile home fire in West Allis, Wisconsin. When they arrived, the structure was fully involved. ...

Car crashes involving dogs rarely go well. Whether the dog escapes from the car during the accident and runs off or is the one causing the accident on the road, ...

Myles Copeland plays minor league basketball with the Toledo Glass City basketball team. The 25-year-old is a firefighter by day, but loves to spend time on the court, too. One ...

A building collapsed in Philadelphia early Saturday, killing a firefighter who was trapped in the rubble. Firefighters had responded to the blaze at a three-story building at about 2 a.m. ...

Geraldine from Smithfield, North Carolina, was spending her birthday at home when she had a cooking accident that led to a heartwarming serenade. On May 16, the 93-year-old left a ...

Most devoted dog owners will do whatever it takes to rescue a beloved pet when disaster strikes, including putting themselves in harm's way. Many times their response is reactionary, purely ...

Some people jump from career option to career option without seeming to have a clear plan or awareness of their strengths. Others find out pretty quickly that they're suited for ...

New Mexico has been stricken with a series of massive wildfires that have proven difficult to control. Firefighters from states away have come to New Mexico's aid, battling multiple blazes ...