VIDEO: A fire on Monday caused serious damage to the primary structure at Skwentna's Shell Lake Lodge, a popular spot to stop for the competitors and fans of the Iditarod Trail Invitational, Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and Iron Dog races. According to Cat Peterson, who helps run the lodge owned by her mother Zoe Brinker, the fire started in a pipe connected to a wood stove. Peterson also said that the lodge operators and current guests did everything in their power to extinguish the flames. Despite the tragedy just weeks ahead of one of the lodge's busiest seasons, Peterson says love for her family's business is pouring in. "The support is amazing. Iron Dog those are our family those people are our family sorry it's really hard," Peterson said by phone, speaking through tears. "But they have already sent out all sorts of emails, Facebook mostly.  

An overnight fire may in Brooklyn may have been caused by a lithium-ion battery. It left two people injured. The fire broke out on Goodwin Place in Bushwick just after 1:30 a.m. A 3-story attached home was filled with flames. The fire moved through all the floors, according to the FDNY. 138 firefighters were at the scene. Two people who were in the building were injured. One was rushed to Wyckoff Hospital in critical condition. The other was also taken to Wyckoff with what were described as minor injuries. Fire Marshals were investigating whether a battery may have caught fire.  

Fire Chief Gene Gallegos is retiring after serving as a firefighter for Albuquerque Fire Rescue since 2000. Mayor Keller has appointed First Deputy Chief of Emergency Services, Emily Jaramillo, as the next Chief for AFR. Emily Jaramillo will be the first woman to lead the state's largest Fire Rescue in its 123 year history. "As First Deputy, Emily Jaramillo is a natural choice–she is a tried and true leader within the department who will continue to guide AFR with her deep knowledge and skill," said Mayor Tim Keller. Gallegos served as Chief since 2021, and was previously appointed Fire Marshal in addition to many roles in the department including Training Division Battalion Chief in charge of the Cadet Training Program, Dispatcher, Paramedic, Cadet Instructor, and Professional Development Instructor.  

The Wausau Fire Department has been having a bit of fun while the crew isn't fighting fires or rescuing people around the community. The department posted a video on its Facebook page Monday, premiering its full parody episode of "The Office," a popular sitcom that began in 2005. "The Fire Department" introduces the crew while having a good amount of fun, taking to the comedic style of "The Office." The episode comes after the department secured a grant to add 12 new positions. The team says it is dedicating the video to the newly hired crew as they continue to fill positions. From the iconic World's Best Boss mug to crew members staring into the camera, the department captures the shenanigans of "The Office."  

PHOTOS: A Philadelphia Eagles fan apparently didn't handle his team's Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs very well. Edward Dalasandro, 25, of Philadelphia was arrested Sunday night after the Martin County Sheriff's Office said he vandalized a fire station and assaulted a firefighter with a meat cleaver. Investigators said the incident occurred at a fire station located along Northeast Ocean Boulevard at about 10 p.m. The sheriff's office said Dalasandro ransacked the bunk rooms of the fire station, urinated on the carpet and stole $126, a uniform hat and some knives. When firefighters confronted him, Dalasandro threw a meat cleaver at them, the sheriff's office said in a Facebook post. Firefighters were able to contain him until deputies arrived. Dalasandro faces charges of armed burglary, aggravated assault on a firefighter, petit theft.  

Husband and wife firefighters in Montgomery County cherish the opportunity to volunteer alongside one another. In celebration of Valentine's Day, the Montgomery County Fire Chiefs Association is happy to recognize these couples. Tyler Miles and Gina Walters-Miles began volunteering at Limerick Fire Department as junior firefighters at age 16. Most of their family members volunteer at the fire station as well. "My great grandfather and my grandmother were members. My father and my father-in-law are both active firefighters," said Gina. Tyler is a lieutenant at Limerick Fire Department and Gina, on top of firefighting, is the first female on the board of directors. Tyler also works as a career firefighter at Upper Providence Township and Gina is an autistic support teacher, which inspired her to start Limerick's Firefighter Day Camp for Individuals with Special Needs.