Marbella, Spain and hundreds of it’s firefighters are battling a horrific raging wildfire that started on Thursday in the Sierra Negra area and has made it’s way to Marbella. One death and several injuries have been reported. Be sure to keep Spain in your prayers. Read more below. Minosoar
12 Dogs Killed In Trailer Fire, Firefighters Manage To Rescue One!!!!
At least a dozen small dogs were killed over the weekend when a kitchen fire destroyed a a mobile home in southern Washington state. I would have bypassed this story but we are all about our furry friends on this site. Click below to read the rest of the story. @WiLMajor
12 Firefighters Injured In Building Blast Near Occupy Wall Street Site
A fire at a New York City landmark building has injured 12 firefighters. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. @WiL
4 Firefighters Fired, 43 Suspended In Mileage Scandal
Four firefighters will be dismissed and placed on Chicago’s do-not-hire list for padding their mileage reports, Chicago Fire Department Commissioner Robert Hoff said today. The decision was a response to an investigation by city Inspector General Joseph Ferguson that found 54 firefighters in the Fire Prevention Bureau falsified their mileage reimbursements to the tune of $100,000 in 2009. Continue reading after the jump. @capriSUNshine
Man Burns Trash To Save Money, 600 Acres Up In Flames!
A man burned his trash to avoid paying for its disposable. Too bad he did it in dry season! The wind spread the fire to 600 acres. Guess who’s paying for the damages after the jump. Emma Rabid
