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UPDATED:
Tuesday May 08, 2007 |
North Carolina
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HOT
SHOT
TUE MAY 08
SUBMITTED BY
JIM LANDIS, GASTONIA FIRE DEPT
GASTONIA - At 1245 today,
the Gastonia Fire Department responded to a fire in one of four
air-handling units on top of the Gaston County Jail. Units arrived to
find heavy smoke showing from the roof. Firefighters quickly pulled
lines to the roof and extinguished the fire. No injuries were
reported, and no prisoners were evacuated. Damage estimates are over
$125,000.
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HOT SHOT
TUE MAY 08
SUBMITTED BY CAPT ROB BRISLEY, CHARLOTTE FIRE
PIO
CHARLOTTE - The Charlotte
Fire Investigation Task Force completed their on scene investigation
at two vacant homes that were struck by fire early Monday morning.
Fire Investigators determined that both fires were intentionally set
and similarities were identified. However, investigators will not be
releasing any specific details.
The first fire was reported to the Charlotte Fire Department at 2:49
am Monday at 2711 Chilton Place. This fire resulted in no injuries
and damage estimates by fire officials are estimated to be $200,000.
At 6:22 am, neighbors across the street from 2700 Sharon Rd called
911 when they saw smoke pouring out of the 2-story vacant home that
was under going renovations. A Charlotte Firefighter received minor
injuries while working on the second floor of this burning home. He
was taken to an area hospital for treatment and has been released to
recover at home. Damage estimates to the home on Sharon Rd were
estimated at $50,000.
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SLIDE SHOWS
 Memorial
Service
Parade
TUE MAY 08
FIRENEWS.NET STAFF PHOTOS BY JEFF HARKEY
RALEIGH - The North
Carolina Fallen Firefighter's Foundation held their Second
Annual Memorial Service this past Saturday in Raleigh.
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Seventeen
Homes Evacuated
FRI MAY 04
SUBMITTED BY SLOOP POINT FIRE
PENDER COUNTY - Eddie King, Pender County Emergency Management
Director, said the fire began around 1250 hours in the area behind
the Topsail Fire Tower on US 17 near NC 210 near Surf City. The fire
spread to the Holly Shelter Game Land, which includes 49,000 acres.
Because of the foliage - sandridge, bay and pocosin - officials were
worried that the fire would spread faster. The foliage would cause
the fire to burn in the trees and brush and along the ground.
Ten tractors, four planes and a helicopter helped fight the fire.
Units Responding:
Engine 1464, Engine 1463, Tanker 1470, Tanker 1474, Brush
1480, Squad 1490, MR 1495, Engine 1655, Brush 1681, Brush 1280,
Brush 1281, Tanker 1272, Engine 1252, Holly Ridge 709, Forestry,
Pender EMS Mobile Command Unit, Pender EMS SMAT Trailer, Rescue 2,
New Hanover EMS 22, New Hanover EMS 500, New Hanover EMS Mobile
Rehab Unit, Hampstead VFD Mobile Command Unit, and the Salvation
Army.
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   Two
Structure Fires in Twelve Hours For Northern Wake Crews
TUE MAY 08
SUBMITTED BY CHIEF JERRY SWIFT, WAKE FOREST FIRE DEPARTMENT
WAKE FOREST - Northern Wake crews were kept busy Tuesday afternoon
and early Wednesday morning battling two fires. The fire Tuesday was
hampered by a large dwelling with a heavy fire load, lightweight
components and high winds.
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HOT SHOT
TUE MAY 08
SUBMITTED BY WEST McBRIDE, HIGH POINT FIRE
DEPT, CFP-588
HIGH POINT - HPFD units responded to a report of a dust collector
fire at a wood flooring manufacturer last Thursday afternoon.
Battalion Chief 2 arrived to find smoke and fire showing from one of
the collectors. The collector was equipped with sprinklers which
fortunately held the fire in check. Two 1.75" lines were deployed
for extinguishment.
Units
responding:
Engines 1, 6, 9, 3, 12, Ladders 2 and 13, Squad 4, Air 2 and
Battalions 1 and 2.
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