Dunnellon says no to county’s push for injunction after CSX rail tie fire
Read full article: Dunnellon says no to county’s push for injunction after CSX rail tie fireThe Dunnellon City Council voted Monday night not to join Marion County in seeking a court injunction against CSX following last month’s rail tie fire.
Class action lawsuit filed after massive Dunnellon railroad tie fire
Read full article: Class action lawsuit filed after massive Dunnellon railroad tie fireA class action lawsuit was filed against CSX Transportation, seeking $50,000 after a massive tie fire in Dunnellon prompted a toxic smoke warning and a state of emergency.
Firefighters tackle brush fires across Brevard County in another dry day on the coast
Read full article: Firefighters tackle brush fires across Brevard County in another dry day on the coastAt least two homes were evacuated in the Mims area due to a vegetation fire that was sparked by a fatal crash on Interstate 95, according to a Brevard County spokesperson.
No injuries reported after crews extinguish ‘plastic fire’ outside of Orlando business
Read full article: No injuries reported after crews extinguish ‘plastic fire’ outside of Orlando businessThe Orlando Fire Department responded to a structure fire at Hughes Supply located in the 500 block of Ferguson Drive.
Crews battling brush fire in Suburban Estates area near Holopaw, officials say
Read full article: Crews battling brush fire in Suburban Estates area near Holopaw, officials sayOfficials from the Osceola County Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service are responding to a brush fire on Saturday afternoon near Holopaw.
Volusia County residents urged to dispose of yard debris safely amid burn ban
Read full article: Volusia County residents urged to dispose of yard debris safely amid burn banVolusia County is officially under a burn ban as drought conditions worsen, raising the risk of wildfires and brush fires this weekend.
PHOTOS: ‘Sprawling’ 4-alarm blaze sparked by brush fire rips through Osceola County business
Read full article: PHOTOS: ‘Sprawling’ 4-alarm blaze sparked by brush fire rips through Osceola County businessA ‘sprawling’ four-alarm fire ripped through a St. Cloud business in an industrial area west of Kissimmee on Sunday, according to fire officials.
Polk County fire crews battle more than 30 brush fires amid burn ban, drought, officials say
Read full article: Polk County fire crews battle more than 30 brush fires amid burn ban, drought, officials sayPolk County Fire Rescue crews responded to more than 30 brush fires across the county Sunday as dry conditions and high winds fueled flames despite a countywide burn ban, according to a news release.
Animals evacuated from Seminole County pet daycare after next-door unit catches fire
Read full article: Animals evacuated from Seminole County pet daycare after next-door unit catches fireFive animals and a worker were successfully evacuated from a pet daycare in Seminole County after the unit next door caught fire, according to the fire department.
Crews fighting 16-acre brush fire in Cemex Mines area of Clermont, officials say
Read full article: Crews fighting 16-acre brush fire in Cemex Mines area of Clermont, officials sayThe Florida Forest Service said on Saturday they are battling a brush fire in the Cemex Mines area of Clermont, according to a news release.
US Forest Service battling brush fire in Ocala National Forest; road closures reported
Read full article: US Forest Service battling brush fire in Ocala National Forest; road closures reportedHeavy smoke from a brush fire forced officials to close S.R. 19 south of Salt Springs on Saturday as firefighters worked to contain the blaze.
Dry weather fuels fire danger across Central Florida
Read full article: Dry weather fuels fire danger across Central FloridaAs dry weather increases the risk of fire danger across Central Florida, our News 6 crew got an up-close look at how fire officials and the Florida Forest Service reduce the risk of a wildfire spreading out of control.
CSX cleanup plan approved after massive Dunnellon fire
Read full article: CSX cleanup plan approved after massive Dunnellon fireState environmental officials approved CSX Rail’s cleanup plan Monday following a massive fire that burned thousands of chemically treated railroad ties in Dunnellon, as city officials moved to join legal action against the company.
‘Far from over:’ More details come after Marion County teen set on fire by friend
Read full article: ‘Far from over:’ More details come after Marion County teen set on fire by friendAfter a 17-year-old was arrested over setting his friend on fire last month, more details have been revealed in a fundraiser for the victim and his family.
Central Florida settles into a warm, dry, and nice weather pattern
Read full article: Central Florida settles into a warm, dry, and nice weather patternWinter has officially released its grip on our area. Temperatures are booming back up towards the mid 70s and skies are remaining relatively clear. We can expect minimum impacts to your day to day from the weather department for the work/school week ahead.
Dunnellon railroad tie fire: What to know about cleanup, safety
Read full article: Dunnellon railroad tie fire: What to know about cleanup, safetyCity officials said no evacuations were necessary, and air quality monitoring conducted by an independent consultant contracted by CSX and local first responders showed no readings above action levels.
‘Get in the lake!’ Video shows Marion County teen setting his friend on fire
Read full article: ‘Get in the lake!’ Video shows Marion County teen setting his friend on fireNew footage released by the Marion County Sheriff's Office shows a 17-year-old setting his friend on fire with gasoline, according to investigators.
Marion County declares state of emergency after 40,000 railroad ties catch fire in Dunnellon
Read full article: Marion County declares state of emergency after 40,000 railroad ties catch fire in DunnellonThe emergency declaration, coordinated with the city of Dunnellon, comes as officials estimate 30,000 to 40,000 railroad ties caught fire early Sunday, prompting immediate response from Marion County Fire Rescue and Hazardous Materials teams.
Residents pack Dunnellon City Hall after railroad tie fire raises health concerns
Read full article: Residents pack Dunnellon City Hall after railroad tie fire raises health concernsResidents packed Dunnellon City Hall Monday night to voice concerns about potential long-term health effects following a railroad tie fire in Marion County that sent thick smoke into nearby neighborhoods.
Brush fire, downed power lines lead to lane closure on SR-44 in Lake County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Brush fire, downed power lines lead to lane closure on SR-44 in Lake County, sheriff’s office saysWestbound State Road 44 was shut down between Eustis and DeLand due to a large brush fire and downed power lines, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Family displaced after Marion County mobile home; no injuries reported
Read full article: Family displaced after Marion County mobile home; no injuries reportedA midday fire damaged a double‑wide mobile home in northeast Ocala on Monday, displacing a family of four but causing no injuries, according to Marion County Fire Rescue.
Over 20 students hospitalized after ‘bit of odor’ at Central Florida school
Read full article: Over 20 students hospitalized after ‘bit of odor’ at Central Florida schoolOver 20 students were hospitalized after a gas detector went off at a Central Florida school on Friday, according to the police department.
No injuries reported after faulty mini-fridge sparks Palm Coast house fire, officials say
Read full article: No injuries reported after faulty mini-fridge sparks Palm Coast house fire, officials sayA “heavily involved” fire sparked by a faulty mini-refrigerator damaged a home on Friday evening, according to the Palm Coast Fire Department.
Good Samaritan puts out burning clothes of person who started fire for warmth in Longwood, police say
Read full article: Good Samaritan puts out burning clothes of person who started fire for warmth in Longwood, police sayA person’s clothes caught on fire in Longwood after he tried to start a fire in the woods for warmth, according to police.
‘Roughhousing:’ New details after violent hazing scandal at Marion County fire station
Read full article: ‘Roughhousing:’ New details after violent hazing scandal at Marion County fire stationAfter a handful of Marion County firefighters were arrested in the aftermath of a violent hazing scandal, new footage related to the incident has now been released.
Leadership axed at Marion County fire station after violent hazing scandal
Read full article: Leadership axed at Marion County fire station after violent hazing scandalAfter four Marion County Fire Rescue employees were arrested and terminated from their roles last month, the agency has announced another round of firings.
Woman injured in Eustis gas leak explosion dies, friend says
Read full article: Woman injured in Eustis gas leak explosion dies, friend saysThe woman who was critically injured and airlifted to a hospital after a fire and an explosion at a Eustis jewelry store last week has died, according to the woman’s friend.
Eustis gas leak explosion remains a mystery
Read full article: Eustis gas leak explosion remains a mysteryInvestigators continued combing the scene after a powerful explosion gutted a jewelry store on South Eustis Street, injured one person critically and scattered debris across the block, officials said.
Orlando firefighters rescue adult from house fire in Parramore
Read full article: Orlando firefighters rescue adult from house fire in ParramoreOne person was rescued from a burning home in Orlando’s Parramore neighborhood Tuesday after firefighters spotted flames while driving nearby, officials said.
US 17-92 reopened near Kissimmee after scrapyard fire forces shutdown
Read full article: US 17-92 reopened near Kissimmee after scrapyard fire forces shutdownU.S. 17-92 was shut down south of Kissimmee on Thursday as Osceola County crews dealt with a fire at a nearby scrap yard, according to the fire department.