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May 14, 2026

Small plane crashes into Ohio home killing 2 on board, igniting blaze in residential area

A small plane crashed into a home in Akron, Ohio, killing two people on board and sparking a large fire. The FAA and NTSB are now investigating the cause.

May 13, 2026

Bodycam footage captures Tennessee police officer saving mother and two kids from burning two-story home

Officer Rogers jumped into action to rescue a mother and two children from a burning Chattanooga home, earning praise for his bravery and dedication.

May 13, 2026

Tennessee cop rescues mother, 2 children from burning home

Bodycam footage from the Chattanooga Police Department shows the officer running into a second-floor apartment to rescue the residents before returning to extinguish the flames. (Credit: Chattanooga Police Department)

May 11, 2026

Pennsylvania man accused of fatal arson after woman allegedly rejected his advances

A Pennsylvania man allegedly set a home on fire after allegedly being rejected by a woman, killing an Army veteran and injuring two others, according to police.

May 10, 2026

America’s firefighter shortage hits crisis level as emergency calls triple, putting lives at risk

America faces a firefighter staffing crisis as volunteer numbers steadily decline, putting both first responders and community safety at risk. Career firefighter shares details.

May 10, 2026

Longtime firefighter says staffing shortage threatens crews and homeowners (69)

Jason Cerrano, of IDEX Fire and Safety, discusses the nationwide decline in volunteer firefighting, rising demand for emergency response and the need to adapt hiring efforts.

May 9, 2026

Nearly a dozen injured after possible boat explosion at popular Florida tourist destination

Eleven people were hospitalized after a possible boat explosion at Haulover Sandbar in North Miami Beach, Florida, during peak boating season.

May 9, 2026

Shocking video shows giant black plume of smoke rising from Tennessee plastic recycling facility fire

A fire broke out Friday at a plastic recycling company in Henry County, Tennessee, prompting a shelter-in-place order for residents in the immediate area.

May 9, 2026

Tennessee residents react after large plastic factory fire

A large fire broke out Friday afternoon at a plastic factory in Henry, Tennessee. (Credit: WTVF)

May 9, 2026

Frontier jet strikes, kills person on Denver airport runway during takeoff after security breach

A person walking on the runway at Denver International Airport was reportedly struck by a Frontier Airlines jet during takeoff late Friday night.