All articles tagged with #fire investigation
A fire at a Swiss Alps bar on New Year's Eve killed about 40 people and injured 115, with possible causes linked to a lit candle igniting wooden ceilings. The tragedy echoes past deadly nightclub fires in the US, such as the 2003 Station nightclub fire, the 1990 Happy Land arson fire, and the 1942 Cocoanut Grove fire, all of which led to significant safety reforms. The Swiss fire's cause remains under investigation.
A house fire in Philadelphia's Somerton area injured four people and caused part of a twin home to collapse, with firefighting efforts hampered by water supply issues; investigators are looking into the cause.
A Florida man, Jonathan Rinderknecht, pleaded not guilty in Los Angeles to federal arson charges related to the deadly Palisades fire that killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of structures. The fire started after he allegedly ignited the Lachman fire, which later escalated due to Santa Ana winds. Rinderknecht's involvement is supported by geolocation data and digital evidence, but his lawyer questions the firefighting efforts. His trial is set for December 16.
A Florida man, Jonathan Rinderknecht, has been arrested on suspicion of arson for allegedly starting the Lachman Fire, which rekindled and grew into the devastating Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, causing 12 deaths and destroying thousands of structures. The investigation linked digital evidence and Rinderknecht's behavior to the fire, and he is scheduled to appear in court in Florida.
An arrest has been made in connection with the devastating Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County, which burned over 23,000 acres, destroyed nearly 7,000 structures, and resulted in 12 deaths earlier this year. Authorities are set to announce a significant development in the investigation.
Authorities have found no evidence so far that the fire at Judge Diane Goodstein's home on Edisto Island was arson, as they continue to investigate the cause of the blaze that injured three people and nearly destroyed the house, with no signs of intentional setting or pre-fire explosion.
California fire investigators are examining whether discarded ashes from the Hundred Acre winery in Napa Valley may have contributed to the start of the nearly 7,000-acre Pickett fire, which remains under investigation amid ongoing containment efforts and no reported structural damages.
A house fire in Waldorf, Maryland, resulted in the deaths of six people, including two adults and four children, with three residents surviving and others not home at the time. The cause of the fire is under investigation, with no evidence of criminal activity reported.
A two-alarm house fire in Waldorf, Maryland, resulted in the deaths of six people, including four children, with one adult escaping and the cause still under investigation. The incident highlights the dangers faced by firefighters, who are at increased risk for certain cancers, prompting health screenings and research into their health risks.
A 43-year-old physical therapist, Walter Foxcroft, died inside a hyperbaric oxygen chamber at his Arizona clinic after it caught fire, raising concerns about safety standards and the risks associated with hyperbaric therapy, especially in unapproved treatments.
A boat exploded near Lake Lanier Islands on July 4th, injuring five people, with four airlifted to hospital; the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Eleven people, including two children, were injured when a boat exploded in Fort Lauderdale near the New River Triangle on Memorial Day, with the incident occurring as the boat was about to head to shore after being anchored at a sandbar. The fire department transported the injured to a medical center, and a dog on board was rescued unharmed. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.
A 77-year-old man died in a house explosion in Lake Zurich, a suburb northwest of Chicago. The blast, which occurred around 8:30 p.m., leveled the home and scattered debris. Neighbors attempted to rescue the man but were thwarted by high flames. Fire investigators are currently looking into the cause of the explosion.
A house explosion in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has left one man injured and the home a total loss. The explosion, which occurred on South Seven Street, is believed to have been caused by a propane tank, though fire officials are still investigating. The injured man was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and another nearby home was also impacted by the explosion. The investigation into the cause of the explosion is ongoing.
The historic Lutsen Resort Lodge in Minnesota was destroyed by a fire, prompting an investigation by the Minnesota State Fire Marshall to determine the cause. While the Cook County Sheriff's Office initially labeled the site a crime scene, they have since clarified that it's too early to determine if the fire was accidental or intentional. The lodge, with a 139-year history, is a landmark for many Minnesotans and was known for hosting weddings and honeymoons.