All articles tagged with #fire officials
A woman in Manchester was rescued from a trash truck after falling into a bin that was picked up by the truck. The driver noticed her through a camera inside the truck and called for help. Fire officials used a crane to lift her out of the vehicle, and she was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
A man in his mid-30s was rescued by fire officials after becoming trapped under material at a rock quarry in Paulding County, Georgia. The man fell about 20 feet deep into a hopper, causing a secondary collapse. He was successfully pulled out of the quarry and taken to the hospital for treatment.
A small plane made a forced landing on Interstate 26 in Asheville, North Carolina, catching fire and causing traffic disruptions. Two people were transported to the hospital, and the cause of the fire is unknown. The airport deployed a fire truck for assistance, and multiple agencies responded to the scene. I-26 westbound will be closed indefinitely, with a detour in place. Additionally, power outages were reported in the area, affecting around 3,300 customers.
A brush fire is believed to have caused a fire at a home on the far West Side of San Antonio, resulting in massive flames and minor damage to a neighboring home. Firefighters, along with several other fire agencies, were able to extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported, and it is unclear if the residents were home at the time. The cause of the fire is believed to be a spreading brush fire, exacerbated by dry conditions.
A woman was stung more than 75 times by a swarm of bees while participating in a family photo shoot in Arizona. The mother saved her children by placing them in her car, resulting in her taking the brunt of the stings. Fire officials used foam to calm the bees down and rescue the children. The unidentified woman was sent to the hospital with more than 75 stings and has recovered. Experts have previously provided tips to ABC News about what to know about bee stings, saying people should run if a bee "bumps into" them, since it isn't an accident; if there's no attack yet, hold your breath; and don't flail your arms or swat at bees.