Disaster Response

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NYC boom crane collapse across Bronx roadway

A construction boom crane collapsed across a roadway in New York City on Tuesday morning, prompting heavy emergency response. (Peter Gerber)

US September 17

Missing California woman found dead; Chloe the Dog found safe and reunited with family following major storm

Emergency search and rescue officials in San Bernardino County found the body of a woman who has been missing since a major storm traveled through the area on Monday.

Seattle September 6

Coast Guard releases names of those onboard seaplane that crashed near Seattle, leaving 1 dead and 9 missing

The Coast Guard has released the names of the pilot and nine passengers who were on board a plane that crashed near Seattle, Washington, over the weekend.

Boston September 5

'Heroic' next-door neighbor saves mother, 2 children in Boston house fire

A Boston, Massachusetts, resident is being praised by the city’s fire department for a “heroic job” helping a mother and two children escape from a blaze.

Orlando August 22

Stunning video shows Florida Cessna plane crashing onto Orlando road

A video has been captured showing a Cessna plane crash-landing along a busy road in Orlando, Florida, after authorities say its pilot suffered mechanical difficulties.

Virginia August 22

Drunk Maryland man with kids in car strikes fire truck responding to I-95 accident, police say

A Maryland man who allegedly was driving drunk had several children in the back of his vehicle that were "not properly restrained" during the time of a crash, police say.

Alabama August 18

Alabama chemical spill prompts evacuations: ‘threat to life safety issue’

An 18-wheeler carrying organic peroxide rolled over in Rainsville, Alabama, Thursday prompting a voluntary evacuation while officials called in a hazmat team.

Fires August 17

Texas chemical plant catches fire forcing evacuation, school lockdowns

A chemical plant in Southlake, Texas caught on fire Wednesday, prompting officials to evacuate the surrounding area and two nearby schools to go into lockdown.

Massachusetts August 17

Chelsea, Massachusetts five-alarm house fire leaves 6 injured, including 2 firefighters

A fire that burned through a three-story duplex home in Chelsea, Massachusetts has displaced more than 30 people and left six injured, according to reports.

Indiana August 11

Fatal Evansville, Indiana, home explosion caught on video

The massive home explosion that rocked Evansville, Indiana on Wednesday has been caught on video as investigators remain searching for the cause of the blast.