BREAKING NEWS:Fire Burning on Mountain in Buchanan (WSLS Newschannel 10 Roanoke)
BREAKING NEWS: The U.S. Forest Service along with the Botetourt Co. Fire Deptartment are fighting a fire on a mountain in Buchanan. The Botetourt Co. Sheriff’s Office says a fire is burning on the mounatin in Buchanan near the Blue Ridge Parkway.
New fire chief says focus must be service (The Shelby County Reporter)
PELHAM - Danny Endress believes if it's not broke, don't fix it. That's the attitude Pelham's new fire chief has about his job. "This department is recognized across the state as being the best at our game," Endress said. "So, are there going to be any major changes now? No."
More News (Gazette.Net)
Last Thursday, 23-year-old Mechlin sat in a Starbucks café on a day off from his duties with the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service thinking back on the incident. The only evidence of his ordeal is a large purple burn on the side of his left leg, which he says does not hurt him anymore.
Strong Winds Hamper Calif. Fire Efforts (CBS News)
The ferocious Gap Fire is still raging uncontained in southern California's Los Padres National Forest, not far from hillside homes near Goleta, while in Malibu, a new fire broke out, stretching firefighting resources to the max.
Forest fire near Buchanan grows (WSLS Newschannel 10 Roanoke)
A forest fire burning near Buchanan grows overnight. The U.S. Forest Service says the flames are burning in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. Forest Service workers say the fire has scorched between 80 and 100 acres as of 10:00 a.m. this morning.
Veteran Honored for His Service (WNEP 16 Pennsylvania)
Hundreds turned out to the annual Independence Day parade in Columbia County. This year, a man known for his service and sacrifice was at the forefront and will even be touted as ABC World News' Person of the Week Friday evening.
Man Killed In Cleveland House Fire (19 Action News Cleveland)
Cleveland, OH - An investigation is underway after a fatal house fire in the city. It happened overnight on Capers Avenue. 19 Action News has learned a 28-year-old man was killed. No word yet on the man's
UPI NewsTrack Quirks in the News (UPI)
Japanese monkey ad under fire ... Monkey on the loose in Florida ... Mom allegedly hid weapons in stroller ... Organic fertilizer upsets school neighbors ... UPI Quirks in the News.
Massive fire destroys Vaughan flour mill (Hamilton Spectator)
Torstar News Service A massive fire that destroyed a flour mill and forced the evacuation of a seniors’ home in Vaughan overnight continues to burn this morning.
Northern Ireland News (4NI)
As the traditional '11th Night' Bonfires loom, there has been a call for 'Safety First'. A senior fire officer at the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is this week urging people to 'Th..