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A major five-alarm fire tore through a three-story under-construction apartment complex in southeast Denver, involving over 100 firefighters, causing injuries, evacuations, and power outages, with efforts ongoing to extinguish the blaze.
A three-alarm fire on Portland's waterfront destroyed Maritime Antiques, damaged Sea Bags Factory Store, and caused minor boat damage, with firefighters battling icy conditions and flooding, and the cause remains under investigation.
A three-alarm blaze broke out on the boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey, spreading to several nearby structures including an arcade, speedway, pizza shop, and convenience store before being brought under control by over 50 firefighters. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire and extent of the damage are under investigation.
Five firefighters were hospitalized after responding to a blaze at an unpermitted cannabis operation in downtown L.A., where they experienced a burning sensation on their faces. Concern arose that the sensation may have resulted from burning chemicals inside the building, but all firefighters were released from the hospital by Saturday evening. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and it is unclear whether cannabis was being grown or processed inside the building. This incident follows previous cases of injuries related to cannabis operations in the area.
A former DC firehouse in Northwest caught fire, with firefighters battling a 2-alarm blaze that started during renovations. The adjacent four-story building of a new complex attached to the firehouse was also damaged, leading to the evacuation of nearby homes. Firefighters from the Montgomery County Fire Department were called to assist, and while the fire is still active, it is primarily contained. No injuries have been reported.
Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment has declared a state of emergency as firefighters battle a large fire along Highway 42 in Prairieville, Louisiana. Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for residents living on Terraceside Drive and Pineside Avenue, while Parkside Avenue is under voluntary evacuation. The Emergency Operation Center has been activated, and a shelter has been opened for affected residents. Fire trucks are stationed near subdivisions to prevent the fire from spreading, and no injuries have been reported. The public is advised to avoid the area.
Firefighters are currently battling a blaze at the Wynfield Park Apartments in College Park, Maryland. The fire broke out early in the morning, and emergency responders are on the scene working to extinguish the flames.
A massive fire engulfed nine stores in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, after starting in a chocolate shop, leaving nine firefighters and one medic injured. The blaze prompted a swift evacuation of the building, and fire crews used a cherry picker to combat the flames. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
A massive fire engulfed a building in downtown, causing extensive damage and prompting an emergency response.
Over 75 firefighters battled a three-alarm fire at "The T-Shirt Factory" in Virginia Beach, which quickly spread to two adjacent businesses. One firefighter was hospitalized with minor burn injuries, while another was being evaluated at the scene. The store is expected to be a total loss. The cause of the fire is unknown, and Pacific and Atlantic avenues are closed between 25th and 28th streets.
The fire department in Central El Paso responded to a house fire on North Copia Street, with the blaze causing significant damage to the property.
A family in Gilbert, Arizona, lost their home after a fireworks-related fire broke out when they put used fireworks into their recycling bin. The fire, which destroyed the entire roof of the house, started after the family had set off fireworks in their backyard to celebrate the 4th of July and then doused them in water before placing them in the bin. Although the family and two pets managed to escape, one pet is still missing. Firefighters emphasized the importance of properly disposing of fireworks to prevent such incidents.
Rotten Tomatoes ranks the top 5 musician biopics based on critical scores. The list includes "Amadeus" (1984) at 89%, "Behind the Candelabra" (2013) at 94%, "Blaze" (2018) at 95%, "The Pianist" (2002) at 95%, and "What's Love Got to Do With It?" (1993) at 97%. These films showcase the lives and struggles of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Liberace, Blaze Foley, a Polish Jewish pianist during World War II, and Tina Turner, respectively.
The Los Angeles Fire Department extinguished a greater alarm blaze at a one-story commercial building in downtown Los Angeles. It took 117 firefighters approximately 74 minutes to knock down the blaze where at least three units in the structure, which contained businesses with dense interior storage, including textiles, heavily burned. The cause of the fire is under investigation and no injuries were reported.
Evacuation orders have been lifted for residents whose homes were threatened by the Ramona Fire, which broke out just west of San Jacinto in Riverside County. The blaze grew to 328 acres and was 20% contained by 8:30 p.m. Firefighters responded to the blaze near the Ramona Expressway and Warren Road just after 2 p.m. Authorities have not provided any information on the possible cause of the blaze.