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A stubborn fire in the 121-year-old Patrick Cudahy meatpacking plant drained the city's water supply and forced residents from their homes by the threat of smoke that billowed from the blaze through a second night. More
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Withthecommand: Fire damages West Linn home — Firefighters from Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, Lake Oswego Fire and Rescue and Clackamas County Fire District No. 1 were called at about 7 a.m. to 1913 Sunburst Terrace where they found heavy fire and smoke pouring from the back of the house. More TVF&R [image]
Withthecommand: Reduction in staffing considered in Omaha — The Omaha City Council will consider a resolution July 14th allowing for reduced staffing on fire trucks. It would still need the union's approval before becoming law. The fire union opposes reduced staffing, saying service in Omaha is first rate and this would change that. Read
Withthecommand: Documents reveal firefighters' records in DC — Documents show an unknown amount of firefighters with criminal backgrounds are working for the D.C.Fire Department. FOX 5 obtained exclusive internal affairs documents from the department that show many have records, but are issued little more than a written reprimand by Chief Dennis Rubin. More
Withthecommand: Howard County, Maryland, blaze rips apartment complex — No one was injured, but residents of a three-story apartment complex in Elkridge were relocated July 2 after a fire burned through their building. More Ben Lee photos
Withthecommand: Grocery store ruined by flames — The interior of the Pick & Pack grocery store was destroyed when fire broke out after a deep-fat fryer was left on. More [image]
Withthecommand: Pierce scores Navy contract — Pierce Manufacturing announced the reception of a new order for 29 Contender fire pumper trucks for the U.S. Navy. More