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A 66-year-old woman in Lincoln, Nebraska, died in a fire at her trailer home, fueled by her oxygen tank. The fire, which caused an estimated $100,000 in damage, was mostly contained to the bedroom, and the woman's six cats were rescued and are expected to survive. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by fire inspectors.
A man was seriously injured after his vehicle rolled into an embankment in north Lincoln, Nebraska. The driver swerved to avoid a deer, hit a guardrail, and rolled into Deadmans Run. He was trapped in the vehicle for about six hours before being extricated by Lincoln Fire & Rescue crews. The driver was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
A house fire in northwest Lincoln is being investigated as arson after suspicious burn marks were found in the house. The fire occurred in the basement of a single-story home while the residents were out of town. A bystander used a garden hose to extinguish the flames before firefighters arrived. The estimated damage to the property is $115,000, with an additional $50,000 in damage to its contents. Inspector Brad Hasenjaeger is leading the arson investigation.
Lincoln Fire & Rescue responded to a three-vehicle crash in Lincoln, Nebraska, which resulted in one red vehicle rolling over onto its side. The crash occurred near North 27th and S streets, and the northbound lanes of 27th Street are currently blocked off.
A rollover crash involving a van and a car in north Lincoln has left at least one person hospitalized. Lincoln Fire & Rescue responded to the scene and had to extricate one person who was trapped in one of the vehicles. The person was conscious and alert, and their injuries are non-life threatening. The westbound lanes of Superior Street have been closed, and traffic is being rerouted.
A garage fire in Lincoln, Nebraska, caused an estimated $200,000 worth of damage to a home and its contents. The fire quickly spread through the attic, causing the roof to collapse. Both occupants and their dog escaped safely, but the Red Cross is assisting them as they have been displaced. The fire was caused by an electrical outlet. Lincoln Fire and Rescue saved a cat that also escaped without any injuries.
Lincoln Fire & Rescue responded to a two-alarm house fire in the northwestern part of the city, which started in an electrical outlet inside the garage and resulted in roughly $250,000 in damage. The two occupants inside the home and their pets were able to get out without any injuries. Firefighters were able to contain the fire in roughly 30 minutes.
Lincoln Fire and Rescue responded to a fire near North 68th and Vine Streets on Sunday, which started in a fire pit outside the garage. Most of the damage was to the garage, with some smoke damage caused to the house. Two people living in the home were outside when LFR arrived and no injuries were reported.
Lincoln Fire and Rescue responded to a housefire near North 37th Street and Cornhusker Highway, evacuating one person and two dogs. The person refused medical care, and the house was deemed uninhabitable due to the fire. The incident is ongoing.