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Colorado August 31

Midair plane crash kills one person near Colorado airport as both planes catch fire

A fatal midair collision between two aircraft near Fort Morgan, Colorado, killed one person and injured three others during landing attempts Sunday.

New Jersey August 28

New Jersey child jumps from second floor of burning home into officer's arms

An 8-year-old child escaped a house fire in Asbury Park, New Jersey, by leaping from a second-floor window as police officers caught him.

VIDEO August 27

Reporter exposes whereabouts of FireAid funds: 'No one's seen any of the money'

Washington Free Beacon reporter Jon Levine breaks down where the funds raised by FireAid were distributed on 'The Will Cain Show.'

VIDEO August 26

Video shows aftermath of St. Louis County home explosion that damaged more than 20 properties

Police in Missouri say at least three people were injured following a blast that rocked the neighborhood. (Credit: St. Louis County PD)

Oregon August 25

Oregon wildfire threatens thousands of homes as officials issue ominous warning

Firefighters are battling Oregon's Flat Fire covering 22,000 acres and threatening hundreds of structures despite recent weather improvements and new containment lines.

Los Angeles August 22

Ex-LA fire chief lodges claim against city, accusing mayor Karen Bass of 'smear campaign'

Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has lodged a claim alleging that Mayor Karen Bass has targeted her with a "smear campaign."

Navy August 21

US warship burns for 12 hours off Japan coast; 2 sailors suffer minor injuries

A fire aboard the USS New Orleans is under investigation after two sailors suffered minor injuries in the incident off the coast of Okinawa, Japan.

VIDEO August 21

Missouri firefighters battle flaming truck loaded with 40k pounds of ribeye

A vegan firefighter working at a fire district in Missouri responded to a tractor-trailer engulfed in flames with 40,000 pounds of ribeye steaks in cargo. (VIDEO: Doolittle Rural Fire Protection District)

US Fires August 20

LA Mayor Bass delays Palisades fire report at DOJ’s request amid probe

LA Mayor Karen Bass holds back Palisades fire after-action report amid federal investigation, drawing criticism from community groups seeking answers.

Odd News August 19

Firefighters cut open playground slide to rescue 40-year-old man stuck inside

The Vernon Fire Department and first responders rescued a 40-year-old man who was stuck headfirst inside a playground school slide in the sweltering August heat.

North Carolina August 19

Dramatic video captures beach town explosion after hit-and-run crash, 4 firefighters injured

A gas line explosion at a North Carolina veterinary office caught on camera sent at least three firefighters to a hospital after a hit-and-run driver ruptured a line and fled.