Thursday, May 23rd, 2013

Flames while burning an old dog bed

Fire threatens homeless surviving in paradise Good humor and fortitude are so much a part of life in the Pirates Cove homeless camp that it is easy to romanticize the residents’ plight. But they also face daily struggles – against heat, cold, illness and despair. Read more on The Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Fire routs Lindenwold residents Courier-Post Staff LINDENWOLD Read more on Courier-Post

Fire destroys home of APD officer As an Arab police officer, Jeff Warren isn’t used to getting help – he’s used to giving help. It’s a bit strange for him to be receiving help for himself and his family after his home burned Sunday. Read more on The Arab Tribune

Garmin recalling 1.25 million devices, could catch fire Garmin recalling 1.25 million devices, could catch fire Read more on KSDK St. Louis

Downtown fire still under investigation Eight people displaced by a fire on Seymour Street on June 5 arelooking for new homes while fire investigators seek the cause ofthe fire. Read more on Napa Valley Register

House fire leaves two families homeless The chief of the Pekin Fire Department suspects a malfunctioning window air-conditioning unit caused a duplex fire in Pekin late Friday that has left two families homeless, though nobody was harmed during the blaze. Read more on The Pekin Daily Times

$600,000 Queen St. West fire leaves 3 without homes Firefighters estimate more than $600,000 in damage after Monday evening’s blaze over four stores in the Queen and Manning area. Read more on Toronto Star

Fire and police blotter Traffic stop leads to drug charges Read more on The Frederick News-Post

Assistant Fire Chief Laid to Rest Assistant Fire Chief William Igo died Wednesday, after battling a health problem. Read more on WSAZ NewsChannel 3 West Virginia