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| Granite City Firefighter Matt Clark Earns Captain Rank In a heartfelt ceremony Wednesday, Firefighter Matt Clark was promoted from Engineer to Captain within the Granite City Fire Department. The event marked the conclusion of the department's promotion ceremonies. Clark, a 17-year veteran of the department, received his new gold badge from his wife while his son stood by his side. The promotion was a moment of pride for Clark and his family, as well as his colleagues in the fire department. "Matt is a 17-year veteran with the department and will make a wonderful Captain," a representative from Granite City Firefighters Local 253 said. The promotion ceremony, held at the fire department headquarters, was attended by fellow firefighters, family members, and local officials. Clark's dedication and experience were highlighted as key factors in his advancement to the rank of Captain. RIVER BENDER Residents displaced after Naperville home destroyed in blaze VIDEO: Residents are displaced in Naperville after their home went up in flames Wednesday afternoon. The fire happened just after 12:30 p.m. in the 700 block of Wildflower Circle. As Naperville Fire Department crews were arriving at the scene, they saw heavy smoke and the roof and side of the home were fully engulfed. The flames were also seen reaching a nearby residence. Everyone in the home was evacuated and no injuries were reported. Firefighters deployed several hose lines and aerial devices to contain the flames. Nearly an hour later, the fire was under control, but crews remained at the scene to extinguish any leftover hot spots. The home was deemed uninhabitable and the flames left behind $300,000 in damage, according to fire officials. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. WFLD-TV FOX 32 CHICAGO Crews battle house fire for 5 hours in Watseka Four Central Illinois fire departments spent five hours putting out a house fire in Watseka early Wednesday morning. The Watseka Fire Department was alerted of the fire via I-COMM around 6:24 a.m. Once arriving at the scene near South 5th Street and East Hamilton Avenue, fire crews found heavy smoke coming from the vacant home's second-floor window. Crescent City, Milford and Woodland Fire Departments also showed up to help, along with Riverside Ambulance. Firefighters tried to attack the flames from the inside, but could not make it to the fire room due to a hole that had burned through the floor. Watseka Fire officials said the building was condemned and had no utilities. By the time the flames were extinguished five hours later, the home was a complete loss. WCIA-TV CBS 3 CHAMPAIGN PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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| Hazardous truck fire that caused I-15 shutdown in California 'first' in the U.S., CalTrans says VIDEO: The truck fire that caused the days-long shutdown of the I-15 was the first of its kind in the nation, according to highway agency CalTrans, which led to an unprecedented response for removal of hazardous materials. July 26, California Highway Patrol officials said a tanker carrying "lithium iron" caught fire north of Baker on I-15, leading to a virtual shutdown of the freeway for almost two days. Drivers sought a detour with a 50-mile backup on I-40. The lithium iron shipment was headed to a solar farm in Wisconsin, according to CHP. Officers tell FOX5, they were well-equipped to manage a fire involving the more commonly-used "lithium ion," but needed assistance from Emergency Management and hazardous materials experts once the cause of the blaze was identified. KVVU-TV FOX 5 HENDERSON Iowa fire department set to receive award from U.S. Department of Defense VIDEO: In late August, the Council Bluffs Fire Department will be recognized in Washington at the Pentagon for their support of National Guard and Army Reserve members. The award is the highest U.S. government honor for employers supporting current and former service members. The Council Bluffs Fire Department is one of 15 recipients of the 2024 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, being selected from over 17,000 nominations from employers across all 50 states. Firefighter Anthony Wojtalewicz, who also serves as a First Sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserve, led the effort by nominating the Council Bluffs Fire Department for the 2024 Freedom Award. "I'm excited for the Council Bluffs Fire Department to have representation in the Pentagon. Even myself, after being in the service for 18 years, I've never seen the Pentagon," Wojtalewicz said. KETV ABC 7 OMAHA TikTok candy melting trend sends Pennsylvania boy to hospital When a 9-year-old Fayette County boy attempted to follow a TikTok trend, creating what is known as a Jolly Rancher Grape, he tripped while carrying a bowl of molten candy liquid and suffered severe burns. "He tripped, and that's when the boiling hot candy coated his whole hand and his four fingers except his thumb," his mother, Christina Blackstone, said of her son, Caidan. The viral trend started a few years ago on the social media platform. It's recently seen a resurgence. TikTokers can be seen melting Jolly Rancher candies in a bowl by microwaving them. Then, they dip grapes into the liquid using toothpicks before letting the new candy harden. Since June, the Allegheny Health Network's West Penn Burn Center in Bloomfield has seen four patients with injuries from the trend, according to Dr. Ariel Aballay, director of the center. TRIB LIVE PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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