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| Bryan fire chief looks back on 37 years of service Bryan Fire Chief Randy McGregor is finishing up his last week with the department after serving the community for 37 years. "When some opening came up I went and interviewed like most jobs and was offered the job and came to work here at age 19 and I've been here ever since," said McGregor. McGregor started off as a firefighter and moved up in rank as a lieutenant, battalion chief, and assistant chief. He was also one of Bryan's first paramedics. "I've enjoyed every position. It's just been a blessing," said McGregor. McGregor says many accomplishments have been made through the years at the department. The EMS fire-based services accreditation status, a class one ISO rating, resulting in lower insurance rates for homes and businesses and overall growth and safety for the department. KBTX-TV CBS 3 BRYAN Harris County outlines actions taken to enhance environmental protections since 2019 ITC chemical fire On Thursday, Harris County officials outlined all the actions it has taken over the past two years to enhance environmental monitoring and enforcement. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said since the ITC chemical fire that happened in Deer Park in March 2019, county officials have taken numerous steps to protect the county's environment against threats to public health and safety. These actions, according to county officials, follow decades of systemic underfunding and neglect of key county departments and services aimed at protecting residents against environmental hazards, including man-made and natural disasters. "We are committed to addressing the root causes of repeated incidents that disproportionately affect vulnerable populations who live in the shadow of industry," Judge Hidalgo said. KHOU-TV CBS 11 HOUSTON Multiple agencies respond to junkyard fire in Hidalgo County VIDEO: Several agencies responded to La Blanca Thursday afternoon to put out a fire in a junkyard. Authorities closed traffic near Highway 107 and 493 and asked the public to avoid the area due to the blaze. Several agencies responded to put out the fire, including Monte Alto, Alamo, Edcouch, La Villa, Elsa, Edinburg, Mercedes, Weslaco and Linn San Manuel, according to Hidalgo County Fire Marshal Homero Garza. Elsa Assistant Chief Joseph Perez said the evacuation orders in place for nearby homes has been lifted. More than 150 cars burned. Investigators say the fire may have started after the crushing of cars in the junk yards. KRGV-TV ABC 5 WESLACO Follow Up: Medical Examiner identifies four people killed in house fire near New Braunfels Four people killed in a house fire near New Braunfels earlier this month have been identified by the Travis County Medical Examiner. The victims of the fire were identified as 44-year old Jose Selvera,18-year old Julissa Selvera, 16-year old, Abigail Soto, and 8-year old Allen Selvera, according to the ME's Office. The fire happened Wednesday, Jan. 13, at a home in the 300 Block of Leisure Village. When firefighters arrived on the scene, they said the home was fully engulfed in flames. The four victims were trapped inside, but one person was able to escape safely, according to officials. The Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office, along with four fire and EMS departments, responded to the house fire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. KSAT-TV ABC 12 SAN ANTONIO Holly Lake Volunteer Fire Department feels pinch of COVID-19 as fundraising events are canceled A tumultuous year of pandemic hurt many East Texas businesses, and one area we don't often think of, volunteer fire departments. They survive through grants and public donations, and that has been severely hampered by Covid-19 restrictions. For fire crews at Holly Lake VFD in Wood county, it's been a year of serving the public while tightening their belts. "Our coverage area is 15 square miles of Wood county. We are fortunate here in this department in that we have members who know how to make things work with a minimum amount of funding," says chief Bill Bollinger. Normal fundraisers they would have held were cancelled because of Covid, leaving funds short for essentials like training. "We are limited on our funding, and hoping things are going to turn around this year," Bollingr says. KLTV ABC 7 TYLER PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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| 6 dead, 10 injured when nitrogen line ruptures at Georgia processing plant Six people died and 10 were injured following a liquid nitrogen leak at a food processing facility in Gainesville. Fire crews from Hall County and Gainesville responded to a report of burns at Foundation Food Group around 10:12 a.m. When units arrived, Zach Brackett of Hall County Fire Services said they found a large group of employees that had evacuated, along with multiple people who were experiencing medical emergencies in and around the facility. Five Foundation Food Group workers died inside the facility. Hall County Fire Services transported multiple patients to Northeast Georgia Medical Center. One Foundation Food Group worker died in the ER and three others are in critical condition, Shawn Couch of NE Georgia Health Systems said during a Thursday afternoon press conference. Several firefighters were evaluated for respiratory symptoms, but only one remains in the hospital as of Thursday evening. That firefighter is expected to be released Friday. WGCL-TV CBS 46 ATLANTA ATF Aiding Investigation Into Cause of California Shoe Store Fire That Injured 4 Firefighters The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) National Response Team has been deployed to assist the Chula Vista Fire Department in the investigation into the shoe store fire that injured four firefighters Monday. The fire broke out at around 5:40 p.m., inside the Action Footwear, at 655 H Street, according to the Chula Vista Fire Department. As the first crews arrived they only saw light smoke showing from the building, according to Chula Vista Fire Capt. Linda D'Orsi, who said that four employees were inside when the fire sparked but were able to leave without being harmed. The fire was reported to have started on the second floor and was driven by the high winds that blew through San Diego on Monday. The rapidly spreading fire prompted the call for a second alarm and then, when the roof collapsed, a third alarm. KNSD-TV NBC 39 SAN DIEGO Fire at New Hampshire marina destroys service building and multiple boats, no injuries reported VIDEO: Firefighters were called to a fire Thursday evening at the Meredith Marina and Boating Center. Meredith police dispatch confirmed that a building was fully involved in flames. Witnesses said they heard and felt an explosion. Thick smoke could be seen coming from the area of the marina. "There was a loud explosion. Seconds later there were flames shooting in the air," Dan Robusto from Meredith said. "As we watched the flames started to go higher and higher and I couldn't believe how high the flames were shooting. And then we heard another explosion." Meredith's fire Chief Ken Jones said when crews arrived they worked to contain the flames to a 50 by 50-foot structure. "We were able to contain the fire to the service building which burnt and is a total loss," Jones said. WMUR-TV ABC 9 MANCHESTER Texas county officials outline actions taken to enhance environmental protections since 2019 ITC chemical fire On Thursday, Harris County officials outlined all the actions it has taken over the past two years to enhance environmental monitoring and enforcement. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said since the ITC chemical fire that happened in Deer Park in March 2019, county officials have taken numerous steps to protect the county's environment against threats to public health and safety. These actions, according to county officials, follow decades of systemic underfunding and neglect of key county departments and services aimed at protecting residents against environmental hazards, including man-made and natural disasters. "We are committed to addressing the root causes of repeated incidents that disproportionately affect vulnerable populations who live in the shadow of industry," Judge Hidalgo said. KHOU-TV CBS 11 HOUSTON Map: Track the spread of the COVID-19 variants across the United States More infectious COVID-19 variants have emerged around the world, and experts are saying the United States must adapt to a changed pandemic playing field. According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, these variants spread more easily, and it's unknown whether the illness caused is more severe. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was found to be only slightly less effective against the South African variant. What hasn't changed in the face of these variants: Experts maintain their recommendation that people wear masks. Track the spread of the COVID-19 variants: the U.K. variant, the South African variant and the Brazilian variant. NBC NEWS PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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