VIDEOS: Firefighters are battling a large fire at a warehouse in Ennis, south of Dallas. The fire is burning on E. Lampasas Street near Interstate 45 and Creechville Road. The business that operates out of the building, Converters of Texas LLC, deals with mostly rolled fiberglass and cardboard. But police told FOX 4 the building was mostly empty when the fire started. Video from a FOX 4 viewer showed the fire burning before sunrise. It's not yet clear what caused the fire. No one was injured.  

The Smokehouse Creek Fire – the largest wildfire to ever burn across Texas – is nearly completely contained after spreading almost 1.1 million acres. But as responders continue in the final stretch, officials warned Tuesday that they could face another hurdle – "extremely critical fire weather" in the Panhandle. As of Wednesday morning at 8 a.m. local time, the Texas A&M Forest Service said the Smokehouse Creek Fire is 89% contained and has burned an estimated 1,058,482 acres. The nearby Windy Deuce Fire, which has spread to more than 144,000 acres, is 94% contained. But there is still danger that the deadly and disastrous fires could further spread, and that even more could break out. "Today, the fire environment will support the potential for multiple, high impact, large wildfires that are highly (resistant) to control" in the Texas Panhandle, the service said.  

Burglar bars on the windows made putting out a fire at an East Side home difficult early Tuesday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department. The fire was called in just after 5 a.m. at a home in the 1200 block of East Crockett Street, not far from East Houston Street and Fairchild Park. At this time, not much is known about the fire. It is unclear exactly what sparked the blaze in one of the bedrooms. Firefighters said when they arrived, the burglar bars on the windows made it difficult to get into the home to fight the fire. They entered through the back of the house. Fire officials said the home was abandoned, so no one was inside and there were no reported injuries. A fire investigation team will now try and determine the exact cause. Damage to the home is estimated at around $60,000.  

A local firefighter is being hailed as a hero after saving the life of an infant who had stopped breathing. Assistant Chief Daniel Chavez of Odessa Fire Rescue was the first responder on the scene and managed to resuscitate the child. Arisbeth Hernandez Chavira, the mother of the baby boy, expressed her profound gratitude to Chavez, stating that she didn't know how she could ever repay him for saving her son's life. Chavez, humbled by the mother's gratitude, was delighted to know that the baby boy was doing well. He expressed optimism about the child's future, saying, "What kind of impact is he going to have on our society? You know, this might be a mayor someday; he might be a president."  

VIDEOS: Two people were killed after a house exploded in Crescent Township, Allegheny County. Authorities say the blast was reported shortly before 9 a.m. Tuesday. Units from Crescent, Moon and Sewickley responded to the scene, as well as responders from Ambridge. Two people, 87-year-old Helen H. Mitchell and 89-year-old David L. Mitchell Jr., were killed in the blast in the 1400 block of Riverview Road, according to the county medical examiner. Both were found dead at the scene. "[It was a] very significant explosion," said Allegheny County Division Fire Chief Andrew Tomer. "You could feel it in your chest." "I froze and I ran outside because I thought it was something in the factory or a truck hit our building," said John Bundy with Premier Pan, whose building is near the explosion site.  

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Big Apple's Bravest and Finest are about to come to blows. FDNY firefighter Danny Quinn of Ladder 9 and NYPD Sgt. Jesse Peterford, of the 61st precinct, will slug it out Thursday when they face off in the boxing ring for a highly anticipated rematch during the Big Apple first-ever International Battle of the Badges. The pair's bout is one of more than a dozen matches between FDNY personnel and other firefighters and law enforcement from across the world. Quinn looks to retain his edge against Peterford after notching a win by decision during last year's charitable boxing match. Both public servants told The Post on Monday during a pre-match weigh-in that they have been training multiple days a week, watching what they eat and cutting out all the booze in hopes of tasting victory Thursday night.  

First responders in Elliott County are mourning two of their own. In a Facebook Post late Tuesday night Elliott County, Kentucky EMS posted that an EMT and a firefighter both lost their lives on the same day. "It is with profound sadness that we inform you of the sudden and untimely passing of one of our EMTs, Drake Adams. Our hearts ache as we ask you to hold Drake's beloved wife Ruby, his children, and all those who cherished him in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time." The post goes on to say: "In addition, we extend our heartfelt sympathies to the 504 Fire Department for the loss of Firefighter Frank Whitt. Both Drake and Frank exemplified unwavering dedication to serving others, and their absence leaves a void that cannot be easily filled. To Drake, Frank, and all our fallen comrades: We will carry on in your honor. End of Watch: 3/12/2024."