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Wisconsin DNR Determines the Cause of the Germann Road Fire Near Barnes, WI

Nick Cooper — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:19:02 +0000

Law enforcement and DNR authorities have confirmed the cause of a blaze that burned around 9,000 acres of land near Barnes, Wisconsin through the middle of this week. Authorities announced via Twitter they found the fire was caused by logging equipment in the area. According to the DNR, one of the loggers attempted to extinguish [...]

Wildfire Near Barnes, WI Fully Contained By Crews But Fire Danger Continues Through Region UPDATE [PHOTOS + FIRE MAP]

Nick Cooper — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:30:19 +0000

The largest wildfire in Wisconsin in 33 years has been 100% contained, according to fire officials battling the Germann Road Fire near Barnes, Wisconsin. While the fire is fully contained, crews still face several days of work, putting out small hotspots including piles of smoldering debris and stumps that could otherwise rekindle.

Rochester Students Phone Catches on Fire in His Pocket, While He Was In Class [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:59:22 +0000

A student in Rochester Minnesota had quite the fright yesterday morning as he was sitting in his first hour class in class, when his phone suddenly caught on fire in his pocket. The cell phone burned through his pocket burning his leg, and actually left a burn mark on the floor at the school as [...]

Nightclub Fire Kills Hundreds in Brazil

Staff Writer — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 20:08:52 +0000

The death toll in a horrific nightclub fire in Brazil as risen to 232, according to news sources. This number is updated from the original count of 245 first reported by local news sources. A fire started at the Boate Kiss nightclub around 2 AM in the southern city of Santa Maria. The club was [...]

Dangers of Relighting Your Gas Grill [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:58:36 +0000

ESPN Reporter Hannah Storm recently suffered a horrific injury sustaining second and third degree burns on her face and arms after re-lighting her gas grill. For anyone with this type of grill you need to be informed of a hidden danger! I love the convenience of a gas grill, and over time I have become [...]

DNR Issues Burning Restrictions for Much of Northern Minnesota

Tony Hart — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 21:32:48 +0000

Because of continued dry conditions throughout much of the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued some new burning restrictions that start at 1 a.m. on Sunday. The DNR has banned all campfires or recreational fires except in a residential or cabin yard or in a staffed campground, such as a state park. The [...]

Damaging Vehicle Fire Diverts Traffic in Superior [PHOTOS]

Tony Hart — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:27:38 +0000

Superior Police and Fire responded to a vehicle fire on Hammond Ave. and Broadway St. toady just after 5:30. Traffic on Hammond was shut down in both directons as the fire was brought under control. The mini van appears to be a total loss, but there were no apparent injuries, just some shaken nerves I’m [...]

After 15 Suspicious Fires in Duluth / Superior Since March, Authorities are "Exploring" the Possibility of a Serial Arsonist [PHOTOS]

Tony Hart — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:46:53 +0000

Not only were there 3 suspected arson fires in West Duluth last night, but there were also 3 suspicious fires in Superior reported in the early morning hours. There have been at least 15 suspected arson fires between Duluth and Superior since March, leaving residents in a couple of neighborhoods on edge and authorities on the hunt.

String of Early Morning Arson Fires in Duluth Cause Over $30,000 in Damage

Nick Cooper — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:35:55 +0000

Multiple blazes in West Duluth kept fire crews busy through the early morning hours of today (May 22). The fires were in the area of 65th and 66th Avenue West, all within a few blocks of each other. The first fire call came in around 2:00 am, with responders arriving on the scene to discover [...]

Skater + Videocamera + Gas + Fire = Dummy on YouTube [VIDEO]

Tony Hart — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:34:24 +0000

This video has all the ingredients of either an untimely death or a great YouTube video, thankfully for the douche bag involved it's just a great YouTube video. This group of skaters thought it would be awesome idea to light some gas on fire and skate through it, well that plan was going fine until sometime decided it would be cool to light themselves on fire.

Duluth Police Make Arrest in Lester Park Playground Fire

Tony Hart — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 22:55:04 +0000

The Duluth police department announced today that they have arrested a group of juveniles in connection to the October 1st fire at Lester Park Elementary School playground. The suspects remain unnamed because they are minors, but they will be charged with “Felony Negligent Fire Arson in the 5th Degree”. Police said in a statement, “The [...]

Lester Park Playground Set On Fire

Jeanne Ryan — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:57:24 +0000

No words can describe the absolute anger and disgust I felt early Saturday morning when I heard that the new Lester Park School Playground had been set on fire. Being a parent of a child that attends Lester Park School, and living in that neighborhood I was very upset. As many of you may have [...]

Bystanders Rescue Motorcyclist Trapped Under a Burning Car [VIDEO]

Tony Hart — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 02:47:37 +0000

Here is a must see video of some incredible bystanders coming to the rescue of a motorcyclist that was trapped under a burning car after an accident in Salt Lake City.

At least 10 people can be seen lifting the car before one man manages to grab the trapped mans leg, pulling him to safety.

Duluth Fire Department Gives All Clear in Fire Scare at Mix 108 Studios [VIDEO + PHOTOS]

Tony Hart — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:40:10 +0000

Around 3pm today the lights flickered here at the Mix 108 studios on Central Entrance in Duluth and several minutes later a very distinct smell of fire, particularly something electrical burning, and in a building with a ton of wires and electrical equipment a smell like this has to be taken seriously!It didn’t take long [...]

'Twilight' Hotel Damaged in Fire [VIDEO]

Tony Hart — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:02:39 +0000

According to a local Fox affiliate, a three-alarm fire on Sunday severely damaged Oregon's historic View Point Inn, better known to Twihards as the location of the famous 'Twilight' prom scene.

Reports say the fire was initially spotted by two 'Twilight' movie fans, who were there to catch a piece of movie history. Staff members then tried to put out the flames - which quickly "burned through the hotel's roof and gutted the top floor" - with a gardening hose, but were unsuccessful in their attempt.