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Wisconsin DNR Determines the Cause of the Germann Road Fire Near Barnes, WI

Nick Cooper — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:19:02 +0000

Law enforcement and DNR authorities have confirmed the cause of a blaze that burned around 9,000 acres of land near Barnes, Wisconsin through the middle of this week. Authorities announced via Twitter they found the fire was caused by logging equipment in the area. According to the DNR, one of the loggers attempted to extinguish [...]

Wildfire Near Barnes, WI Fully Contained By Crews But Fire Danger Continues Through Region UPDATE [PHOTOS + FIRE MAP]

Nick Cooper — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:30:19 +0000

The largest wildfire in Wisconsin in 33 years has been 100% contained, according to fire officials battling the Germann Road Fire near Barnes, Wisconsin. While the fire is fully contained, crews still face several days of work, putting out small hotspots including piles of smoldering debris and stumps that could otherwise rekindle.

Duluth Police Label March 20th Home Fire Arson; Ask For The Public's Help

Steve Tanko — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:19:42 +0000

A house fire that the Duluth Police and the Duluth Fire Department responded to on Wednesday March 20th is being labeled an arson fire. The abandoned and vacant house was at 3605 Piedmont Avenue in Duluth. Investigators believe that (a) suspect(s) made their way through forced entry to the back door of the house. Duluth [...]

Nightclub Fire Kills Hundreds in Brazil

Staff Writer — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 20:08:52 +0000

The death toll in a horrific nightclub fire in Brazil as risen to 232, according to news sources. This number is updated from the original count of 245 first reported by local news sources. A fire started at the Boate Kiss nightclub around 2 AM in the southern city of Santa Maria. The club was [...]

Ten-Year Lithium-Battery Smoke Detectors To Be Distributed For Free In January

Steve Tanko — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:36:27 +0000

A program to distribute free smoke detectors will start on January 2, 2013 – according to the Northland Chapter of the American Red Cross. A generous donation by Arcelor-Mittal will provide 100 Kidde smoke detectors that are equipped with 10-year sealed lithium batteries, available on a first come-first served basis. The detectors will be distributed [...]

Northland Chapter Of The American Red Cross Helps Northland Family After Fire

Steve Tanko — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 19:07:49 +0000

Officials from the Northland Chapter Of The American Red Cross are responding to the needs of three adults who were displaced from their apartment, following a major fire that destroyed a Martin Road business. The individuals lived upstairs of the auto body shop. According to representatives, the structure has been condemned by local officials as [...]

Top Ten Emergency Preparedness Gifts For The Holidays That Show You Care

Rayman — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:29:09 +0000

All to many injuries occur during the Holiday's and often times the key is preparedness Here are some things we all can do to protect ourselves according to the Division Of Emergency Management.These also make just great for gifts for the Holiday Season.

Man Tries To Cook Squirrel With Blowtorch, Burns Down Apartment Complex

Dan Seitz — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:09:26 +0000

If you’re going to cook and eat a squirrel, for some inexplicable reason, we can stake with confidence that a blowtorch is not the way to go about doing it. An unidentified man in Holland Township, Michigan, apparently caught and killed a squirrel for dinner. The problem, of course, is that squirrels are covered in [...]

Get $2500 For Your Help With Local Arson Fires

Chris Allen — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:34:54 +0000

Local authorities are asking for your help as the arson fires in the twin ports are being investigated. 10 other fires match the first one. There is proof it is one person and so the police department is asking for help on this one. Take a look at this suspects image that was captured on [...]

Most Americans Never Check Their Smoke Alarms

Chris Allen — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 17:48:18 +0000

Now that we are approaching Summer, there are things you do around your house in order to be safer. Have your fire extinguisher checked, but most people forget about the most important. Check your smoke alarm, your first defense against being burned while you sleep. Check your battery, and don’t forget to test it. Press [...]

Man Catches On Fire In Porn Shop Watching Adult Film

Rayman — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:02:43 +0000

All I can say is it must've been one hot film!
A man is fighting for his life with third degree burns over 90 per cent of his body after catching fire in a pornography shop.

Police say the man had been watching adult videos in one of the Golden Gate Adult Superstore private booths in San Francisco when the fire ignited.

He is said to have run screaming from the booth to outside the store engulfed in flames before he collapsed.