3 people trapped under flipped plane rescued at Paso Robles Airport

PHOTOS: A small plane that flipped onto its roof Friday morning at the Paso Robles Airport, has injured three people. A total of 15 Firefighters, along with Cal Fire, the Paso Robles Police Department and San Luis Ambulance Service Services responded to the Paso Robles Municipal Airport at 11:24 a.m. on Friday. When they arrived, they found the small aircraft 300 feet off the runway, flipped onto its roof. When searching inside, they found three people. Firefighters notated that the plane was leaking fuel from both wings. Two of the people found inside were treated at the scene. The third was taken to the hospital. It’s unknown what caused the crash. The investigation has been turned over to the National Transportation Safety Board.
KMPH-TV FOX 26 Visalia

Update: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy dies months after being left critically injured in Castaic training accident

VIDEO: A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy has died six months after an apparent explosion and fire on a training range at the Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic. Alfredo "Freddy" Flores was left severely injured following the incident on Oct. 10, 2023, and was among two sheriff's deputies that were taken to a hospital in Valencia after equipment they were using malfunctioned, resulting in a massive fire and explosion, according to Joe A. Nunez, an attorney for the Flores family. Both, veterans of law enforcement, had been said to be in critical but stable condition immediately after the accident. Two others suffered minor injuries. Nunez, said that Flores died Saturday after he fought for his life after sustaining severe injuries in the line of duty.
KCAL-TV CBS 9 Los Angeles

Kern County Fire Department rescues distressed woman trapped in chimney in east Bakersfield

Kern Fire officials said the department's Urban Search and Rescue Team rescued a woman from a chimney on Thursday evening. Around 5:30 p.m., firefighters found that a woman was stuck inside a chimney in the 1800 block of Chevy Way, said officials. They arrived on scene and found a woman stuck in the chimney, right above the flume. Fire crews found the woman was breathing and conscious, but was under severe distress due to the tight conditions. She was reportedly injured, but further was unknown. Urban Search and Rescue responded shortly later. Ropes and oxygen were lowered for the woman, but she was not able to get free or use the oxygen. Crews removed brick and mortar, and about an hour later, the woman was freed after crews used specialized tools to open the exterior of the chimney.
KBAK-TV CBS 29/KBFX-CD FOX 58 Bakersfield

San Francisco Fire Lieutenant Stephen Silvestrich Dies Unexpectedly

PHOTO: A San Francisco firefighter has died unexpectedly, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. Lt. Stephen Silvestrich died unexpectedly at his home Tuesday after his tour of duty, officials said. Silvestrich first joined the department on Aug. 26, 2002, where he worked as a firefighter paramedic until he was promoted to lieutenant in October 2021 at Station 03. "Lieutenant Silverstrich devoted over two decades to serving our community with exceptional bravery and dedication…his relentless commitment to aiding others has impacted Station 03 and the numerous San Francisco communities he has served throughout his service," said the department. He's survived by his wife Kristen, his sons Ethan and Aidan, and his daughters Ella and Abigail.
KTVU-TV FOX 2 Oakland

Cal Fire Butte County prepares for flood emergencies with swift water rescue training

PHOTOS: Cal Fire Butte County recently conducted its annual swift water rescue training, where firefighters and rescue personnel gathered to practice strategies and tactics that can be used in real-life rescue scenarios. “We’ve combined it into a 40-hour-training for the week so every day, Monday through Friday, we have a different event going on," explained Cal Fire Butte Battalion Chief Mike Contay. Thursday's training primarily focused on motorized boats and vehicle rescues from the water. The Northstate is known to experience flooding during periods of heavy rain, and the main goal of the day was to have crews run through various rescue scenarios when drivers find themselves stuck in road flooding.
KRCR-TV ABC 7 Redding

Barricaded domestic violence suspect dies after house fire in Sacramento

VIDEO: A suspect in a domestic violence case has died after he barricaded himself inside his south Sacramento home, then set it on fire early Friday morning. According to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded around midnight to investigate a report of domestic violence along Arleta Court. Multiple members of the home got out safely, but deputies say the suspect barricaded himself inside. At some point, deputies say the suspect set his house on fire – prompting Metro Fire of Sacramento crews to respond to the scene. Firefighters were able to pull the suspect out and contain the fire within 20 minutes. The suspect, whose name has not been released, was rushed to the hospital. He has since died, the sheriff's office says.
KOVR-TV CBS 13 Stockton

CAL FIRE unveils new Ponderosa Fire Center in Cameron Park

Wildfire response just got better in El Dorado County as CAL FIRE’s Firefighter 1 Hand Crew has a new home in Cameron Park capable of having crews on-hand everyday. The former Eskaton Cameron Park facility at 3421 Palmer Dr., Cameron Park will now be known as the Ponderosa Fire Center. “Finding a place that could support our needs and that our crews could call home has been a challenge for us,” said Mike Blankenheim, Unit Chief of the CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit. The Ponderosa Fire Center can accommodate 150 personnel and a maximum of three crews will be on-site every day. “The opening of the Ponderosa Fire Center marks a significant milestone in wildfire response capabilities for the community and the surrounding areas,” Blankenheim continued.
KTXL-TV FOX 40 Sacramento