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Fireworks Disasters: Homes Destroyed and Lives Displaced
local-news2 years ago

Fireworks Disasters: Homes Destroyed and Lives Displaced

Two homes in Parker, Colorado were destroyed after fireworks were improperly disposed of, causing a fire that spread between the houses. Firefighters were able to prevent the fire from spreading to neighboring homes. No one was injured, but two families were displaced. The fire was caused by a fountain-style firework placed in a plastic recycling bin against the garage. Authorities remind people to soak fireworks in water overnight and dispose of them properly to prevent accidents.

Manchester Fire Displaces 14 Due to Smoking Material Ignition
accidents2 years ago

Manchester Fire Displaces 14 Due to Smoking Material Ignition

An apartment attached to a home in Manchester was destroyed by an early morning fire that firefighters blamed on the improper disposal of smoking material. In all, 14 people were forced from the home, and one person and a firefighter were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The American Red Cross is helping families impacted by the fire. Firefighters reminded people about the extremely dry weather conditions and urged caution with any potential ignition source.

Suspect arrested for dumping body of missing Georgia father.
crime2 years ago

Suspect arrested for dumping body of missing Georgia father.

Police have released new details about the night Nathan Millard's body was dumped, revealing that Derrick Perkins allegedly wrapped Millard's body in plastic and a large rug after the Georgia businessman accidentally overdosed in a house on E. Washington Street. Perkins rode around the Baton Rouge area with Millard's body in the trunk for two to four days until the odor got too bad, and he dumped the body on Ontario Street behind an abandoned funeral home. Perkins was arrested for his involvement in improperly disposing of Millard's body.