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"DeWine Declares State of Emergency and Activates National Guard After Ohio Tornado Devastation"
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"Air Force Academy Wildfire Prompts Rapid Response from Colorado Officials"
The Colorado Springs Fire Department has sent additional units to assist with the wildfire at the Air Force Academy, with 31 personnel providing support. Guests and residents at the academy are urged to avoid the area and follow instructions from first responders. There are no reports of fires within city limits.
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Endicott Faces Multiple Emergencies: House Fire, Serious Crash, and Nearby Blaze.
Emergency crews responded to a massive house fire in Endicott, which had spread to the first and second floors and attic by the time they arrived. One person was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation and the house has been deemed a total loss. The Endwell, West Corners, Vestal and Union Center fire departments assisted. Parts of Route 26 were closed during the incident.
Man's Body Found After Falling Out of Boat on Saylorville Lake
Emergency responders are searching for a man who fell off a pontoon boat on Saylorville Lake during a family outing and did not resurface. The search was paused due to darkness on Monday night and will resume on Tuesday morning. The mile-long bridge that crosses the lake was closed so authorities could use it as an observation point, and a number of teams were called in for the search. The Polk County Sheriff's Office is still treating the search as a rescue mission.
Emergency Operations Center activated for potential Ark breach.
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has been activated due to potential breach conditions at Arkabutla Dam in Mississippi. The district will lower the pool to reduce breach potential and initiate safe emergency repairs. All recreation areas and road access immediately downstream will be closed until a determination has been made that activity can resume. The USACE Vicksburg District is working with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and surrounding counties and cities as the situation develops.
Firefighter rescues deputy from burning vehicle in Orlando.
A Seminole County deputy crashed into an overpass support in Sanford, causing his patrol car to catch fire. An off-duty Orlando firefighter, Lt. Ben Wootson, who was taking his son to a soccer game, witnessed the crash and rescued the deputy from the burning vehicle. The deputy is now stable after undergoing several surgeries, and his loved ones have started a fundraiser to help with his recovery and medical bills. The cause of the crash is unknown, but the sheriff's office said the deputy suffered an unknown medical emergency. OFD says Lt. Wootson’s bravery and sacrifice are a reminder of how firefighters are never off-duty.