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Dec 12 2025CRIME

Unsolved Fire Tragedy: Seeking Answers in Cleveland

A tragic fire in Cleveland has left two men dead, and the cause remains a mystery. The blaze, which broke out in the early hours of June 15, claimed the lives of Andrew Allen, 57, and Christopher Miller, 45. Firefighters arrived at the scene on East 121st Street just after 4:15 a. m. to find one man

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Dec 12 2025LIFESTYLE

A Florida Family's Close Call: How Quick Thinking Saved Lives

In the quiet hours of a December morning, a Florida family narrowly escaped a devastating house fire. The incident, which began around 5 a. m. , was first noticed by Mina Raky, a school teacher and father of four. He heard unusual popping sounds, a detail he later described as a \"miracle\" that ale

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Dec 12 2025CRIME

Hayward's Gas Line Mishap: A Close Call for Residents

In Hayward, a gas line rupture led to a significant explosion and fire. The incident happened in a mixed residential and commercial area near Highway 238. It started when a construction crew accidentally damaged the gas line around 7:35 a. m. on Thursday. The Alameda County Fire Department sent at

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Dec 12 2025OPINION

New York's Big Move in Energy Storage Safety

New York is making big strides in clean energy. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are playing a key role in this shift. These systems help make the energy grid more reliable and efficient. They also create jobs, with over 2, 900 New Yorkers now working in this sector. Plus, they're expected to s

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Dec 11 2025CRIME

Neighbor's Hero Turns Suspect in Deadly Fire

In a shocking twist, a New Jersey man who was once hailed as a hero for trying to save his neighbor from a fire is now facing serious charges. William Ahle, 70, is accused of murdering 82-year-old Virginia Cranwell in the July blaze that consumed her home in Fanwood. The story took a dark turn when

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Dec 11 2025LIFESTYLE

Northern Maine's Heartwarming Response to Tragedy

In the small town of Madawaska, Maine, a woman and her teenage son faced a tough situation. Kristen Henry and her 15-year-old son, Bradley, lost their home and most of their belongings in a fire. Just weeks later, another fire struck, this time destroying Henry's business and displacing a neighbor.

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Dec 10 2025SCIENCE

Oldest Fire Starter Found in England

In a field in eastern England, scientists have found proof that humans made fire a long time ago. This is the oldest proof ever found. The proof includes baked earth, broken flint axes, and two pieces of pyrite. Pyrite is a type of stone that can make sparks. This shows that early humans, likely Nea

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Dec 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

A New Era of Firefighting: How Tech is Changing the Game

In a world where wildfires are becoming more frequent and intense, technology is stepping up to help. FireSwarm Solutions Inc. has just been chosen to join NATO's Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) for 2026. This is a big deal because it means their tech could soon be used

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Dec 09 2025CRIME

Jakarta Office Fire: A Tragic Lesson in Safety

A devastating fire tore through a seven-story office building in central Jakarta on a busy Tuesday afternoon. The blaze, which started around lunchtime, quickly spread, trapping workers and sending thick, black smoke into the sky. The building, home to a drone company, was engulfed in flames within

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Dec 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Tech Predicts Fire Risks in Cities

In a big city, fires can spread quickly. This is a big problem for firefighters. They need to know where to go fast. A new tool might help. It uses math and data to guess where fires will get worse. The tool looks at many things. It checks the age of buildings. It notes the time of day and day of t

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