Pedestrian fatally struck by car in Orange County, OCFR says
Read full article: Pedestrian fatally struck by car in Orange County, OCFR saysA pedestrian died after being struck by a car Saturday evening not far from Holden Heights, according to Orange County Fire Rescue and the Florida Highway Patrol.
LISTEN: Orange County Fire Rescue releases 911 calls from East Millenia apartment fire
Read full article: LISTEN: Orange County Fire Rescue releases 911 calls from East Millenia apartment fireOrange County Fire Rescue released 911 calls from the East Millenia apartment fire Saturday morning, where a deputy saved a baby trapped on the third floor.
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Orange County expands vaccines to all law enforcement, fire and corrections department staff
Read full article: Orange County expands vaccines to all law enforcement, fire and corrections department staffORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Employees of any law enforcement, corrections and fire departments will be able to get the coronavirus vaccine at the Orange County Convention Center site beginning this week, Mayor Jerry Demings said Monday. The Orange County mayor said this happened after he submitted a request to the Florida Department of Emergency Management on Friday asking to be able to vaccinate these workers. At OCFL.net/vaccine there is no age requirement listed now for K-12 teachers, child care workers or law enforcement and fire department employees. Firefighters, paramedics and canvassers contracted by the county are working to identify vulnerable neighborhoods with people who want to get the shots. Dr. Raul Pino, Orange County health officer with the Florida Department of Health, said the county had 3,000 appointments for shots this week and there are still times available as of Monday evening.
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Pepsi plant in Orange County evacuated as hazmat crews investigate ammonia leak
Read full article: Pepsi plant in Orange County evacuated as hazmat crews investigate ammonia leakORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Hazmat crews are investigating an ammonia leak Tuesday morning at a Pepsi plant in Orange County. Orange County Fire Rescue was called just after 8 a.m. to the Oak Ridge plant on Directors Row. [TRENDING: Record-setting attractions coming to Orlando | Bacteria halts swan boats | Snake and eggs for breakfast]The building was evacuated before first responders arrived, according to OCFR. Authorities say hazmat teams are working to find the source of the leak and the cause. This is a developing story, so check back for more information.
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Orange County Fire Rescue responds to hazmat incident at Stanton Energy Plant
Read full article: Orange County Fire Rescue responds to hazmat incident at Stanton Energy PlantORANGE COUNTY, Fla. Orange County Fire Rescue treated four patients in a hazmat incident at Stanton Energy Plant. The incident happened around 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, according to OCFR. Tim Trudell from Orlando Utilities Commission said an issue with sulfur dioxide as part of routine maintenance inside the plant. Three contract employees were taken to a hospital for treatment, according to Trudell. This is a developing story, check back for updates on Clickorlando.com.
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Overturned semi-truck shuts down northbound traffic on Orange Blossom Trail
Read full article: Overturned semi-truck shuts down northbound traffic on Orange Blossom TrailORANGE COUNTY, Fla. A rollover crash blocked northbound traffic on North Orange Blossom Trail and State Road 441 Wednesday. The crash happened a little after 2 p.m. Orange County Fire Rescue say multiple vehicles were involved, including an overturned 18-wheeler. Rollover #crash at N Orange Blossom Trail/SR 414 involving multiple vehicles and an overturned 18-wheeler. N/B OBT completely shut down, please avoid area if possible. The agency is asking drivers to avoid the area.
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“Water safety cannot be understated”: Authorities urge pool safety during stay-at-home order
Read full article: “Water safety cannot be understated”: Authorities urge pool safety during stay-at-home orderORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Officials in Central Florida are urging families to stay vigilant and safe while staying at home during the coronavirus pandemic. According to officials, drowning is the leading cause of death for children under five in Florida. “With people staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic, pool season has started earlier than the traditional end-of-school-year,” officials said. Ron DeSantis imposed the stay-at-home order, Orange County Fire Rescue has responded to several pediatric drowning calls. “We want people to enjoy pool time, but we also want them to be safe,” OCFR said in a news release.