August 7, 2008

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News: Thursday, August 07, 2008

1 Confirmed Dead in California Wildfire Helicopter Crash; 8 Missing, Presumed Dead

Source:

San Francisco Chronicle (SFGate.com) (CA) 400000

Indexed At:

08/07/2008 6:52 AM 894902450

Abstract:

... The U.S. Forest Service said one individual was confirmed dead, and eight were unaccounted for. The Federal Aviation Administration indicated there were 13 people on board the aircraft and told the Forest Service there were nine fatalities ...

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North Carolina fire departments cited for violations after investigation into deadly mill fire; Chief responds

Source:

WSOC-TV ABC 9 Charlotte (NC) 5

Indexed At:

08/06/2008 6:37 PM 894415259

Abstract:

... The investigation found major issues with the breathing equipment that firefighters count on to stay alive. It also states the firefighters did not follow proper procedure by having two firefighters together at all times. ...

 

Firefighter's widow suing fire truck maker

Source:

Riverside Press-Enterprise (CA) 190773

Indexed At:

08/06/2008 2:17 AM 893603052

Abstract:

... The widow of a Riverside County firefighter killed in a firetruck collision three years ago today has filed a federal lawsuit, claiming the manufacturer of the firetruck was to blame for her husband's death ...

 

5-alarm blaze rips through row of stores in the Bronx

Source:

WABC-TV 7online.com (NY) N/A

Indexed At:

08/07/2008 9:04 AM 895024495

Abstract:

... A five-alarm fire tore through a row of stores and lit up the night sky in the East Tremont section of the Bronx -- injuring 15 firefighters ...

 

City of Antonio Settles Lawsuit Against SCBA Maker

Source:

San Antonio KQXT (TX) N/A

Indexed At:

08/06/2008 11:21 AM 893994280

Abstract:

... The Swedish company which manufactured breathing apparatus which the San Antonio Fire Department said were faulty and endangered the lives of firefighters has settled a lawsuit filed by the city for $1.8 million ...

 

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