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Orlando businesses raise funds for California wildfire relief by selling shirts
Read full article: Orlando businesses raise funds for California wildfire relief by selling shirtsAs millions of Southern Californians are being impacted by the dangerous wildfires tearing through the state, Central Florida businesses are looking to help even if they are thousands of miles away.
‘Got to keep it open:’ College Park Cafe owners keep going despite fire, money problems
Read full article: ‘Got to keep it open:’ College Park Cafe owners keep going despite fire, money problemsThe charred remains of a stove at an Orlando cafe sit outside after a Christmas Eve fire torched it. College Park Cafe is one of the oldest diners in the Orlando area, dating back to the 1940s. The staff and the community didn’t want the beloved restaurant’s legacy to end.
3 hospitalized after fire breaks out at L3Harris Aerojet Rocketdyne Coleman Aerospace in Orlando
Read full article: 3 hospitalized after fire breaks out at L3Harris Aerojet Rocketdyne Coleman Aerospace in OrlandoTwo people were injured and taken to a hospital as trauma alert burn patients after a fire broke out in Orlando, officials say.
‘It’s a nightmare:’ Central Florida woodworker plans to rebuild after shop lost in fire
Read full article: ‘It’s a nightmare:’ Central Florida woodworker plans to rebuild after shop lost in fireT-Square Woodworking, a small business that’s been open for 30 years, suffered a major loss over the weekend.
‘Very grateful:’ New Smyrna community rallies around family that lost everything in fire
Read full article: ‘Very grateful:’ New Smyrna community rallies around family that lost everything in fireA family in the New Smyrna Beach area is spending the holiday season picking up the pieces, but others have stepped in to help.
Fire crews contain 100-acre brush fire in Daytona Beach; no injuries reported
Read full article: Fire crews contain 100-acre brush fire in Daytona Beach; no injuries reportedA 100-acre brush fire in Daytona Beach near the Latitude Margaritaville community is now contained, according to a news release.
Lithium-ion battery on mobility device sparks Daytona Beach house fire
Read full article: Lithium-ion battery on mobility device sparks Daytona Beach house fireA fire at a house in Daytona Beach forced two people from their homes Sunday night, and crews believe a lithium-ion battery helped cause the fire.
Firefighters union wants investigation into decisions made during fire that left family homeless, injured firefighter
Read full article: Firefighters union wants investigation into decisions made during fire that left family homeless, injured firefighterThe President of the Orlando Professionals Firefighters is questioning decisions made on a response call during Hurricane Milton.
State Fire Marshal hears suggestions on drafting Florida’s first rules for storing, charging rechargeable batteries
Read full article: State Fire Marshal hears suggestions on drafting Florida’s first rules for storing, charging rechargeable batteriesFor the first time, Florida is making rules for safe use of dangerous rechargeable batteries that have become a big part of everyday life.
‘Everything was lost:’ Orlando firefighters left scene of downed power line that caused structure fire, report says
Read full article: ‘Everything was lost:’ Orlando firefighters left scene of downed power line that caused structure fire, report saysA month after a downed power line caused a fire that destroyed an Orlando couple’s home, an incident report confirms firefighters left the scene after the Orlando Utilities Commission told them they shut down their responses at the time due to weather conditions.
Mom accused of murdering baby after Orange County fire, deputies say
Read full article: Mom accused of murdering baby after Orange County fire, deputies sayBack in August, the mother and her two children were taken to the hospital with “serious injuries” that they suffered in the fire, deputies said.
Large lithium-ion batteries ‘intensified’ blaze in Palm Bay home, firefighters say
Read full article: Large lithium-ion batteries ‘intensified’ blaze in Palm Bay home, firefighters sayA fire at a Palm Bay home was “intensified” by several large lithium-ion batteries stored in the garage, according to fire rescue officials.
1 seriously injured in fire at fuel pumps of Orlando Wawa, firefighters say
Read full article: 1 seriously injured in fire at fuel pumps of Orlando Wawa, firefighters sayA two-car collision among the fuel pumps of a Wawa in Orlando preceded a fire there which left one person with serious injuries, according to firefighters.
Falling trees take down power lines, sparking fire in Altamonte Springs during Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Falling trees take down power lines, sparking fire in Altamonte Springs during Hurricane MiltonSeminole County firefighters shared videos of burning power lines which went down in Altamonte Springs during Hurricane Milton.
Wildfires on the rise: Florida has 2nd-highest risk in the nation. Here’s how to prep financially
Read full article: Wildfires on the rise: Florida has 2nd-highest risk in the nation. Here’s how to prep financiallyIn terms of financial risk, the study shows that Florida has the second highest fire risk in the country, with losses expected to reach $269 million.
Suspected arsonist seen on footage after 2 car fires at Orlando nonprofit
Read full article: Suspected arsonist seen on footage after 2 car fires at Orlando nonprofitA local organization is seeking the public’s assistance after two cars belonging to its residents were set on fire in their parking lot, with surveillance footage capturing the suspected arsonist.
Maitland firefighters knock down fire that destroyed 3 city-owned vehicles
Read full article: Maitland firefighters knock down fire that destroyed 3 city-owned vehiclesMaitland firefighters knocked down a fire that destroyed three city-owned vehicles, including a back-up rescue vehicle, a city spokesperson said.
Central Florida firefighters train to tackle lithium-ion battery fires
Read full article: Central Florida firefighters train to tackle lithium-ion battery firesAfter an uptick in fires related to lithium-ion batteries, the Seminole County Fire Department is training firefighters from across Central Florida on awareness and response.
South Korean hotel fire that killed 7 was likely made worse by the lack of sprinklers, officials say
Read full article: South Korean hotel fire that killed 7 was likely made worse by the lack of sprinklers, officials sayA fire that killed seven people in a South Korean hotel was possibly made worse by the lack of sprinklers.
‘I heard a big explosion:’ Neighbors capture video of fatal car fire near Dr. Phillips
Read full article: ‘I heard a big explosion:’ Neighbors capture video of fatal car fire near Dr. PhillipsNeighbors in an Orange County neighborhood describe what they saw as a car with an unresponsive woman inside erupted into flames in the driveway of a nearby home on Tuesday afternoon.
‘Just crazy:’ Loved ones speak out after woman hurt in explosion at Ocala laundromat
Read full article: ‘Just crazy:’ Loved ones speak out after woman hurt in explosion at Ocala laundromatTiffany King told News 6 that the family visits the Classic Laundromat & Dry Cleaner on Northeast 25th Avenue every week.
‘We’re underpaid:’ Brevard County firefighters rally for higher wages
Read full article: ‘We’re underpaid:’ Brevard County firefighters rally for higher wagesDozens of firefighters and supporters gathered for a rally as contract negotiations picked back up between the firefighter's union and Brevard County.
Orange County leaders approve higher property tax for fire, emergency services
Read full article: Orange County leaders approve higher property tax for fire, emergency servicesFor the first time in 17 years, Orange County leaders have approved an increase to the Fire & EMS property tax. The increase will add an estimated $150 per $250,000 of taxable value of single-family homes in unincorporated Orange County.
Marion County firefighter injured battling blaze that involved propane tank explosion
Read full article: Marion County firefighter injured battling blaze that involved propane tank explosionA Marion County firefighter was hurt as crews fought back flames from a burning garage near Ocala, according to the fire department.
‘Hundreds of emergency calls:’ Hillsborough firefighters respond to scores of fireworks incidents
Read full article: ‘Hundreds of emergency calls:’ Hillsborough firefighters respond to scores of fireworks incidentsHillsborough County Fire Rescue announced its firefighters responded to hundreds of emergency calls on the Fourth of July.
Fireworks stored in garbage bin spark Maitland house fire
Read full article: Fireworks stored in garbage bin spark Maitland house fireA home on Apache Trail in Maitland caught fire after used fireworks were placed in a garbage bin by residents on the Fourth of July, according to the Maitland Fire Department.
Firefighter injured as burning workshop extinguished in Flagler County, fire department says
Read full article: Firefighter injured as burning workshop extinguished in Flagler County, fire department saysA firefighter suffered minor injuries as crews responded to a burning workshop near Palm Coast, according to Flagler County Fire Rescue.
Red Cross called to assist 8, including 6 children, after apartment fire in Orlando
Read full article: Red Cross called to assist 8, including 6 children, after apartment fire in OrlandoThe American Red Cross was called Saturday to assist eight people, including six children, following a fire at an apartment in Orlando, according to firefighters.
No injuries reported after firefighters put out house fire in Daytona Beach
Read full article: No injuries reported after firefighters put out house fire in Daytona BeachFirefighters responded to a house fire Sunday morning in Daytona Beach, according to the Volusia County Professional Firefighters Association.
Florida Forest Service works to contain 4,500-acre brush fire in Polk County
Read full article: Florida Forest Service works to contain 4,500-acre brush fire in Polk CountyA brush fire that began Wednesday in Polk County is holding at 4,500 acres as of Saturday, according to the Florida Forest Service - Lakeland District.