Tag: fire

Prom Night Heroics?

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On May 17th, 2025, four high schoolers from Whitesboro High School in Marcy, New York (Aiden Kane, Morgan Randall, Donato Jellenich, and Tyler Sojda) were returning from their junior prom when they spotted a garage fire. Mistaking the orange glow for a bonfire at first, they quickly realized the danger and took action.

Kane alerted the family by shouting, “Your house is on fire!” as seen in cellphone footage, ensuring a father and his two daughters evacuated safely. Jellenich called 911, while Randall comforted the children, and Kane checked for pets inside.

Their quick response prevented the flames from reaching the main house, averting a potential tragedy. No one was injured, and the Maynard Fire Department Chief, Jared A. Pearl, praised their leadership and teamwork.

Kane, inspired by his father’s work in police and EMS, said the experience motivated him to help. The teens are being celebrated as heroes for their swift, selfless actions.

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Making S’mores?

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According to authorities, the suspected cause of the recent Long Island wildfires was a resident attempting to make s’mores in their backyard. On Saturday, March 8th, 2025, a person in Suffolk County, New York, reportedly used cardboard to start a fire around 9:30 a.m. ET.

Strong northwest winds made it difficult to ignite initially, but once lit, the fire quickly spread beyond control. Embers from this initial blaze are believed to have been carried by winds gusting up to 45 mph, sparking multiple fires that burned approximately 600 acres of the Pine Barrens region.

Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina described this as the “operating theory,” supported by an ongoing investigation involving 25 arson detectives, though it’s considered strongly accidental in origin as of this post.

The incident led to a state of emergency, injured two firefighters and damaged at least two commercial structures, with over 600 firefighters from 80 volunteer departments responding to the crisis.

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8 Year Old Hero!

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An 8 year old boy named Colton Koonooka-Kowchee heroically helped save his family from a house fire in White Mountain, a small village located in Western Alaska.

The fire broke out in the early morning of February 20th when his great grandmother, Roseann Titus, noticed flames coming from a bathroom in their multigenerational home.

As the fire spread into the hallway, blocking the main exit, Colton took decisive action. He jumped out of a window, dropping 10 feet into a snowdrift, and ran through deep snow to get help.

His quick thinking alerted a volunteer firefighter, Shane Bergamaschi, who assisted in the rescue efforts.

Colton’s actions ensured the safety of his family, including his great grandmother and mother, Venessa Marie Koonooka, preventing a potentially tragic outcome.

The family lost their home, but community support, including donations via Bering Air and a GoFundMe, has been rallying to help them recover.

Colton’s bravery has been widely praised, with many noting that his initiative likely saved lives and protected nearby homes from catching fire as well.

STORY IS HERE

The Fries Are Done!

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On Monday, February 24th, 2025, a tractor trailer hauling frozen curly fries caught fire on the Maine Turnpike, specifically I-95 southbound in York.

The York Fire Department got over 30 calls to 911 around 1:40 p.m. reporting the blaze.

They teamed up with Kittery Fire crews to tackle it, using about 6,000 gallons of water to put out the flames.

The truck and its curly fry cargo were a total loss (pretty devastating for potato lovers) but thankfully, no one was hurt.

Cleanup took hours, snarling traffic well into the afternoon. Imagine the smell of crispy fries, but not the way anyone wanted them!

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