Firefighters

A heat wave has triggered a Heat Advisory in Southern California, prompting firefighters to remain on high alert due to increased risk of brush fires. Multiple brush fires have already been reported, including one near the 5 Freeway in Sylmar.

Firefighters are battling a large house fire in Brookfield on Madison Avenue. The incident occurred in the 3200 block of the street, according to officials.

Three firefighters and a civilian are hospitalized following a crash involving a Chesterfield County Fire and EMS medic unit. The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon.

A worker fell down a hole at the 2nd Avenue subway construction site in East Harlem. Other construction workers and firefighters collaborated to rescue the victim.

Wildfires are raging across southern France, with a large blaze in Pyrénées-Orientales still not fully contained and 12,000 people evacuated. Additional fires are reported in Drôme and on the island of Corsica.

Firefighters are combating a brush fire near Murrieta, which has led to evacuation orders. The incident, named the Volcano Fire, is currently being addressed by emergency responders.

Hundreds of people were evacuated from a section of Midtown Manhattan after firefighters discovered buckling columns and sagging floors in a 37-story building under construction. No injuries were reported.

Lightning caused multiple house fires in Charlotte, with flames seen bursting through a roof in bodycam video. Firefighters controlled one fire on Tremaine Court within 40 minutes, and no injuries were reported. Officials confirmed three lightning-related fires occurred within an hour.

Firefighters battling the Gold Mountain Fire near Ouray have increased containment to 3%, but officials warn the wildfire remains a significant threat.

A house fire in Old Hickory resulted in two people being displaced and the death of a dog. Firefighters responded to the 1200 block of Berry Street around 10:20 p.m.

Dozens of firefighters battled a commercial fire in Goochland County late Sunday night. The incident required significant emergency response efforts.

A busy store was intentionally set on fire in Gaston County, a paramedic was killed and another injured in an ambulance accident near the Gaston-Cleveland County line, 28 people were arrested during the America 250 celebration in Uptown Charlotte, and high heat and storm chances continued in the area.

Wildfires are raging across several parts of southern Europe, with firefighters working to battle the fires. These wildfires follow massive heat waves affecting the region.

A fast-moving brush fire burned through a marsh in Virginia Beach Saturday night, keeping firefighters on scene for nearly three hours before it was contained. No homes or injuries were reported.

A brush fire burning near the southbound 605 Freeway in Irwindale is being addressed by firefighters. The fire currently covers approximately 10 acres.

Venezuela has transitioned to rubble clearance and body recovery after international rescue teams left following the June 24 twin earthquake. Local groups like volunteers, firefighters, and civil defense are now handling the efforts in La Guaira, where 2,954 deaths and over 16,500 injuries have been reported.

Part of U.S. 321 in Gastonia, N.C., is closed due to a fire at a Dollar Tree. Firefighters are working to extinguish the flames, and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

A lightning strike at Fort Myers beach resulted in one death and three hospitalizations. Witnesses described the storm's sudden arrival and the immediate response, including CPR and use of an AED by bystanders and paramedics. Firefighters warned against swimming during storms following the incident.

Hundreds of firefighters in Portugal and Greece are battling wildfires, with Spain and Italy providing reinforcements to contain a blaze that has burned for over three days. Greek authorities have issued warnings about toxic smoke from the fires.

A memorial service is being held for three firefighters killed battling wildfires on the Colorado-Utah border. The flames, fueled by dry weather and a lack of snow, have forced residents to evacuate their homes as crews work to control the fires.

Hundreds of firefighters are battling wildfires in Portugal and Greece. Greek authorities have issued warnings about toxic smoke from the fires.

A heatwave has caused fires that are devastating forests across Europe. In response, police officers and firefighters have arrived at a fire site near La Bisbal de l’Emporda, northeastern Spain, on July 3, 2026.

A large fire erupted at a business in Harbor Gateway, producing black smoke and forcing firefighters to take defensive positions as the blaze remained out of control on Figueroa Street near Rosecrans Avenue and the 110 Freeway.

The co-owner of a Maine lumber mill who was injured in an explosion has died, increasing the death toll to three, including two firefighters. The Robbins family and Maine Governor Janet Mills confirmed the update.

Firefighters on East Kauai are working to extinguish a brush fire in Hanamaulu that started on Saturday afternoon. The fire is located in the Hanamaulu area of the region.

Firefighters responded to a house fire in Morganton overnight. No one was home, and no injuries were reported.

Firefighters are working to contain a fire in northeastern Spain. The situation remains critical as efforts continue to prevent the flames from spreading further.

One person is dead and three others were hospitalized after swimmers at Fort Myers beach were struck by lightning. Bystanders performed CPR before paramedics arrived, but the deceased victim did not have a shockable rhythm. Three victims were rushed to the hospital with unknown conditions, and firefighters warned against swimming during storms.

Firefighters are warning residents to properly dispose of fireworks after an overnight garage fire. The alert comes as people prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July.

The Aspen Acres fire in Colorado has burned over 66,000 acres and exhibited extreme fire behavior overnight. Thousands of firefighters are working in the state, with crews achieving containment on other fires.

Thousands of Mercedes-Benz workers in Germany are protesting the company's cost-cutting measures. Firefighters in Frankfurt rescued two window cleaners from a faulty platform.

A fire at the Greenpoint waste site injured 10 firefighters. Shannon Sohn was positioned above the fire in NewsCopter 7.

A powerful explosion occurred at a Tacoma apartment while firefighters were investigating smoke. The incident is under investigation.

A memorial service is scheduled this weekend for three firefighters who lost their lives responding to the Knowles and Gore Fires on June 27. The service honors those killed in the wildfires.

A memorial service is scheduled for three firefighters who died responding to the Knowles and Gore Fires on June 27. The event will honor those who lost their lives in the wildfires.

Wildfires in southern France, fueled by strong winds, are being battled by firefighters. Nearly 3,000 tourists and locals were evacuated.

Firefighters in southern France are battling wildfires caused by weeks of dry weather and record temperatures. A new heatwave is expected to exacerbate the situation in the coming days.

A dramatic explosion occurred at an apartment complex in Tacoma, with firefighters responding to a smoke call and forcing open the door to an electrical room before thick smoke emerged.

A fire broke out in central Kyiv after an explosion during an air raid alert on Wednesday, with firefighters and ambulances responding to the scene. Kyiv has experienced frequent Russian air strikes more than four years into Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

A fire at an apartment block in Antwerp, Belgium's Linkeroever area has resulted in several deaths and injuries. Firefighters are currently battling the blaze.