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Tragic: Veteran Firefighter Pronounced Dead After Heroic Effort on House Fire Rescue

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina – An experienced firefighter, Ronnie Metcalf, tragically passed away at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health on Friday after sustaining severe burn wounds while responding to a house fire call. Metcalf, a dedicated 19-year veteran of the Lexington Fire Department, was also an active member of Hillside Park Baptist Church. According to reports, the incident occurred on Tuesday morning, prompting a swift response from emergency crews to the scene. Despite efforts to ensure …

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Fire chief arrested for wife’s murder

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WASHOUGAL, WA – A firefighter from the Camas-Washougal Fire Department in Washington state was taken into custody on Friday, accused of the murder of his wife. Kevin West, 49, was arrested following the declaration of his wife’s death as a homicide by the medical examiner. In the early days of January, Kevin West reported a medical emergency at his residence. He informed the dispatcher that his wife, Marcelle “Marcy” West, was experiencing a seizure and …

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Explosion in Sterling, Virginia leaves one firefighter dead and 11 injured – Shocking aftermath captured in photos and video

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Sterling, Virginia – A home in Sterling, Virginia exploded Friday evening, resulting in the tragic death of at least one firefighter and the injury of 11 others, including nine firefighters and two civilians. The blast occurred as fire crews were conducting an investigation inside the house. According to Loudoun County Fire and Rescue, the injured individuals were hospitalized with injuries ranging from severe to less severe. The firefighters had responded to the scene around 7:40 …

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Explosion Levels House in Loudoun County, Virginia with Firefighter Trapped: Breaking News Update

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LOUDOUN COUNTY, Virginia – A house in Loudoun County, Virginia, exploded on Friday evening, resulting in a firefighter being trapped in the basement. The incident occurred in the 300 block of Silver Ridge Drive in Sterling. The firefighter called a mayday for the fire and reported being trapped by debris. The destruction was so severe that the house was nearly leveled, as reported by a firefighter on a dispatch call. As a result of the …

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Firefighter Icon Bob Beckwith, Who Became a Symbol of American Unity After 9/11, Dies at Age 91

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NEW YORK — The city and country mourns the passing of Bob Beckwith, the retired firefighter known for his iconic encounter with then-President George W. Bush at Ground Zero after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks of 2001. Beckwith passed away at the age of 91 in hospice care on Sunday night, following a battle with cancer. This news has brought a wave of remembrance for one of the heroes of 9/11. Wearing his old firefighter …

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RIP currents kill at least ten between Florida and Alabama

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As the summer season heats up, the Gulf Coast beaches are attracting tourists and locals alike. However, a recent surge in rip current-related deaths has raised concerns among officials and beachgoers. At least 10 victims, including a firefighter from Georgia and two fathers who tragically drowned while trying to save their children, have lost their lives to dangerous rip currents along the Gulf of Mexico beaches stretching from Florida’s Panhandle to Mobile, Alabama. With the …

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