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Fire officials are still investigating a cause for a fire that displaced numerous residents in an apartment complex early Thursday morning . No one was seriously injured in the 1 a.m. blaze that sparked in a second-floor unit in the 600 block of N. Virginia Road, fire officials said. However, several people were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation and released. Officials said a phoned 9-1-1 saying she was trapped in her apartment by flames and smoke. She was later rescued by members of the fire department , officials said. In addition, Crystal Lake Police officers initiated evacuation of the building and helped rescue people on second and third floor balconies prior to the arrival by the fire department . Firefighters said heavy smoke was showing on the second and third floors of the building upon their arrival, and that people were trapped in their apartments and on their balconies on the second and third floors. Firefig...

WALTHAM — The massive fire that destroyed a big apartment complex under construction in Waltham in July was caused by arson, investigators said Thursday, with damages estimated at $110 million. Initially, fire officials had said they did not believe the 10-alarm fire was suspicious. But once they began investigating the charred remains in detail, they began to rethink the cause, Fire Chief Paul Ciccone said. Advertisement “We systematically eliminated all possible causes,” said the state’s fire marshal, Peter J. Ostroskey. “That led us to this point.” The blaze began in the early morning on Sunday, July 23, and demolished the five-building complex on Cooper Street near the Charles River. The 264 units were scheduled to open next year. Get Fast Forward in your inbox: Forget yesterday's news. Get what you need today in this early-morning email. Citing the ongoing investigation, neither Ciccone nor Ostroskey would shed any light on a specific cause or potential motive for settin...

( College Park Fire Department/YouTube) COLLEGE PARK, Maryland (NBC Washington) - A five-alarm fire at a College Park, Maryland, apartment building burned much longer than it should have, putting firefighters and the public at unnecessary risk, according to College Park Fire Chief Bill Corrigan . The Fuse 47 building on Berwyn House Road was still under construction at the time of the fire. FirefighterNation: Multiple-Alarm Fire at Maryland Apartment Building Construction Questioned in Maryland Five-Alarm Fire Corrigan told the News4 I-Team the standpipe valves firefighters typically use to pump water up through a building in an emergency were left in the "closed" position. The design of the building limited firefighter access to the structure, Corrigan said, and the sheer size also hampered firefighter efforts . "This building was 100 percent within the allowable parameters, but it was built to the absolute max," Corrigan said. "Probably to within ...

A top- floor apartment fire Monday afternoon in Elkridge ended after 65 firefighters and paramedics from Howard, Baltimore and Anne Arundel counties extinguished the blaze within 15 minutes. First responders were called to the 6200 block of Greenfield Road around noon, Howard fire officials said, where they found flames engulfing a fourth-floor balcony at the Penniman Park apartments . The fire extended from the apartment's exterior into its interior and roof, but was under control by 12:15 p.m. Other apartments were affected by residual smoke; however, fire officials said residents evacuated the building before they arrived. No resident or firefighter injuries were reported. Fire officials said the sprinkler head between the balcony and apartment's living area was activated and limited the damage. Howard County fire department 's Office of the Fire Marshal is investigating the origin and cause of Monday's fire.

Fire Investigators are still searching for a suspect believed to have set a fire on Tuesday, August 15 at Oak Ridge Apartments at 4215 Moffett Rd. Photo: MFR" title=" Fire Investigators are still searching for a suspect believed to have set a fire on Tuesday, August 15 at Oak Ridge Apartments at 4215 Moffett Rd. Photo: MFR" width="180" style="border: 0px;" /> Fire Investigators are still searching for a suspect believed to have set a fire on Tuesday, August 15 at Oak Ridge Apartments at 4215 Moffett Rd. Photo: MFR Mobile County Metro Jail )" title="Edward Brookins (Photo: Mobile County Metro Jail )" width="180" style="border: 0px;" /> Edward Brookins (Photo: Mobile County Metro Jail ) Edward Brookins on his way from MPD to Metro Jail. Source: Lee Peck, FOX 10 News MOBILE, AL (WALA) - Fire investigators have arrested and charged 19-year-old Edward Brookins in Tuesday's arson at Oak Ridge Apartment...

THREE OAKS, Mich. (WNDU) - UPDATE People who escaped an apartment fire in Three Oaks are going back to save any belongings they can carry. 14 families had to evacuate as Hidden Harbor Villas caught fire early Saturday morning . A Michigan State Police fire investigator says the fire started in a vacant apartment on the second floor near the utility closet but he says it's not suspicious and he doesn't believe it was arson. That's not much comfort to the families, only two of whom had renters insurance. Melissa Lawson, one of those affected, said, "We were running to just get out the door. She had some clothes in the diaper bag, but she was just in her diaper and we grabbed a blanket. Nobody had shoes, no one. " Peter Trigg, another person affected, said, "Honestly, I'm not worried about what I can save. I thought everything was a loss, and everything I can find is just a blessing. It's absolutely a blessing." Neighbors say t...

Officials said the building appeared to lack working smoke detectors. News in Brief (Photo: file image) SPRING VALLEY - A basement fire left four apartments uninhabitable in a building that apparently lacked working smoke detectors , authorities said Tuesday. The fire was reported at 9:41 p.m. Tuesday in the laundry room at 60 Twin Ave., a 24-apartment building overseen by the Spring Valley Community Development Corp . "Heavy smoke was coming from the front door," Spring Valley Fire Chief Ken Sohlman said. "We contained the fire down in the laundry room. There was smoke damage to the four apartments in that section of the building." Sohlman said Orange & Rockland Utilities cut off power to the building in the wake of the fire. He said building management will have a plumber repair some  gas line damage , but the fire was not related to natural gas. The fire's cause is being investigated by Spring Valley fire inspectors and detectives with the Rockland S...

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KABC) -- Crews battled a five-alarm fire at an abandoned apartment building in Riverside on Sunday. The fire broke out in a second- story apartment at the Monte Vista Terrace apartments , located in the 2400 block of Market Street around 4:30 p.m., fire officials said. The unoccupied building is listed as a senior living facility . When firefighters first arrived, they say they attempted to fight the flames from the inside, but were quickly forced to evacuate as the fire grew. The fire was upgraded from a four-alarm fire to a five alarm fire in the 9 p.m. hour. By 11 p.m., crews had the flames under control. They were expected to remain on scene through the night. No injuries were immediately reported. A cause of the fire was not immediately known. CNS contributed to this report. (Copyright ©2017 KABC-TV. All Rights Reserved.)

COLLEGE PARK, MD (WUSA9) - A huge fire that caused close to $40 million worth of damage to a College Park apartment building might have been an accident, according to officials. A spokesperson with the Prince George's County Fire and EMS Department said they are leaning toward the cause of the Fuse 47 fire as being accidental. However, he added there is still more investigating that is needed before an exact cause can be determined. Right now, the investigation has to wait for all of the fire to be put out inside the structure before anyone can safely go inside. RELATED:  Construction method questioned after massive College Park fire University of Maryland Junior Nicholas Bentley had signed a lease to move into the apartment building earlier this year. He told WUSA9 he was informed by Fuse 47 that he would receive his application fee and deposit fund back . "I would love to stay in the College Park area and this apartment complex represented a good way to do that," ...

Conway florists tie community together after two bank employees killed Conway florists tie community together after two bank employees killed Updated: Friday, August 25 2017 11:05 PM EDT 2017-08-26 03:05:49 GMT deadly bank robbery . (Source: WMBF News)" alt="These bows are being displayed throughout Conway to remember the victim's of Monday's deadly bank robbery . (Source: WMBF News)" src="src" style="border: 0px;" /> These bows are being displayed throughout Conway to remember the victim's of Monday's deadly bank robbery . (Source: WMBF News) The doors remain closed at CresCom Bank in Conway, as emotional wounds are still sore following Monday's fatal bank robbery that left Katie Skeen and Donna Major dead . More >> The doors remain closed at CresCom Bank in Conway, as emotional wounds are still sore following Monday's fatal bank robbery that left Katie Skeen and Donna Major dead . More >> Horry County Fir...

Children Killed in Kansas Apartment Fire " title=" Children Killed in Kansas Apartment Fire " class="cq-dd-image" /> (41 Action News/YouTube) OVERLAND PARK, Kan. ( KSHB 41 Action News ) - An apartment fire in Overland Park has killed two children and hurt at least seven others, fire officials said Tuesday morning.   The fire started before 2:30 a.m. near 89th and Glenwood at the Colonial Gardens apartment complex . Overland Park Fire Department spokesperson Jason Rhodes said a woman in the same unit as the two children suffered minor burns and smoke inhalation. See More Videos on FirefighterNation.com

About 120 people were evacuated from a four-storey apartment complex in Gatineau after a fire broke out there Saturday afternoon. Eleven fire trucks were sent to the 60-unit building at 565 Rue de Pointe - Gatineau shortly after 2:30 p.m., the city's fire department said. The residents were all able to return to the building, save for one person who has been temporarily displaced, fire officials said. The fire was brought under control in about an hour. Damage to the building is estimated at $60,000.  

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 2- alarm fire injured 2 people and displaced 23 at a Washington County apartment complex Wednesday morning . The fire started on a second floor deck of the Commons at Timber Creek Apartments in the 12000 block of NW Barnes Road , Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue officials told KOIN 6 News . The flames went up to the third floor, where a man was forced to jump. He was seriously injured and taken to a hospital for treatment. Another person was injured but not seriously. Officials believe the fire may have started in a BBQ grill. Authorities said it took about 2 hours to completely extinguish the fire and hot spots. Ten of the 20 units are not habitable due to water and smoke damage, and a total of 23 people — including 3 children — are looking for a place to stay. Both property managers and the Red Cross are helping with temporary housing and other essentials. Share this: Like this: Like Loading... Related Posts Advertisement

FAIRWAY, Kan. —   Strong thunderstorms moved through the Kansas City area Monday night and into Tuesday morning, creating record-breaking flooding and forcing emergency crews to conduct hundreds of water rescues. The National Weather Service said as much as 9 inches of rain fell in one neighborhood, while a large swath around the city saw between 4 and 6 inches of rain. Several water rescues have been conducted by the Kansas City Fire Department , Kansas City Police Department , Riverside Fire Department and Overland Park Fire Department . The KCFD and KCPD say they have received more than 130 calls for water rescues. Overland Park Fire Department said it also responded to at least 16 water rescue calls . The OPFD is working to rescue a family of seven trapped on the roof of a home. Officials say the family consists of four children, three adults and their pets. Emergency crews were able to make contact with the family. They say the family is safe and calm. Because of a lack of ...

Firefighters in the village of Riverview found a man dead today after extinguishing a small fire inside an apartment complex, officials said. Riverview firefighters responded to a fire call at Ridgeview Apartments, 9600 block of Diamond Drive, at 5:15 a.m. Sunday. The fire was quickly extinguished, said a fire official.  Firefighters found the unresponsive man inside . The victim's identification was being withheld pending notification of relatives. St. Louis County police , as part of normal protocol, are investigating the fatal fire. Riverview is just north of St. Louis city.

Crews from Overland Park and Leawood Fire Departments were called to a building fire in the 11800 block of Perry Street at the Highland Ridge Apartments . First units on the scene reported heavy smoke and fire from a two- story apartment building . [Read More] Two people were killed after a car overturned on Interstate 15 near Rancho Bernardo, California Highway Patrol (CHP) officials said. [Read More] Kizer let loose with a throw that showcased all of his talent... [Read More] U.S. and South Korean military officials plan to move ahead with large-scale exercises later this month that North Korea, now finalizing plans to launch a salvo of missiles toward Guam, claims are a rehearsal for war. [Read More] Abby's dad had some C.P.R knowledge and did the mout-to-mouth while Knapp did the compressions. [Read More] I am a S.O.B. (son of a butcher)..08/10/2017 22:16:25PM EST. [Read More] Two teenagers were arrested Wednesday in connection to the Monday night shooting death of 19-ye...

Fayetteville, N.C. — Residents were rushed from Brookstone Apartments in Fayetteville Friday after fire broke out in the community off Cliffdale Road. The fire started at 4:45 p.m. at the apartments located at 6525 Brookstone Lane.  Officials said when they arrived smoke and flames were visible in the air over the three- story apartment complex .  The fire affected six apartments and the Red Cross was called in to provide emergency assistance to those who are displaced.  It wasn't clear what started the fire, but no injuries were reported. More On This

PARK RIDGE - More than 50 people were affected after a fire damaged parts of an apartment complex in Bergen County. The fire started Friday evening at an apartment complex on North Maple Avenue in Park Ridge. The Red Cross says it is assisting 13 people in nine families with temporary housing. Bright orange flames were seen shooting out of the top floor of one of the units. Witnesses described heavy smoke in the area. Officials have not said if anyone was hurt or what may have caused the fire. 

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - People at a Lexington apartment complex are okay after an early morning fire on Wednesday. It happened around 2 a.m. on Fontaine Road off of Richmond Road. Firefighters say a charcoal grill spilled last night on a second-floor deck. The tenants thought it was cleaned up and the fire was out, but the fire continued to smolder overnight. Firefighters say a deck is not the right place for a grill. Officials say no one was hurt or displaced.

A two- alarm fire tore through an apartment building in Delran, Burlington County on Wednesday morning. The first call for help went out just after 8:30 a.m., officials said, and firefighters responded to the fire, at Hunters Glen Apartments , on the 3000 block of Route 130. The fire reached two alarms by 9 a.m. Video from SkyForce10 showed heavy flames and smoke engulfing one of the buildings at the complex. Firefighters remained at the complex after 9 a.m. battling the blaze. There were no reports of injuries about 9 a.m. Flames Destroy Apartment Building in Delran Flames Destroy Apartment Building in Delran" src="http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/620*349/WCAU_000000014892601_1200x675_669861443935.jpg" /> Published at 9:04 AM EDT on Apr 20, 2016 | Updated at 11:28 AM EDT on Apr 20, 2016