Tag: Emergency response

One person bit the dust and 32 peeps were sent to the hospital on Mother’s Day morning after a fiery crash between a tour bus and an SUV on the 60 Freeway in Hacienda...

A dump truck went and crashed into five cars before slamming right into the famous Whiskey a Go Go club in West Hollywood, causing a power outage for businesses nearby, according to the authorities....

A false active shooter report sparked chaos and fear at Claremont McKenna College, marking the second swatting incident in Southern California within a 24-hour period. The incident unfolded on Thursday evening, following a similar...

Evan Lovett, the host of the “L.A. in a Minute” podcast, recently found himself in a harrowing situation that shed light on the challenges faced by residents trying to access emergency services in Los...

State senators convened in Pasadena to unveil a comprehensive set of wildfire recovery bills aimed at safeguarding residents, bolstering firefighting resources, and supporting affected communities in the wake of the recent devastating fires in...

Xiaoyong “Shaw” Zhao faced a heartbreaking journey to save his father from the devastating Eaton fire that ravaged the San Gabriel mountains on January 7. Living in Portland, Oregon, Shaw received a call from...

Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs $2.5 Billion Wildfire Aid PackageIn a bold move to ensure California's wildfire response and recovery efforts receive the necessary support, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills Thursday, allocating a staggering...

**Moss Landing Power Plant Fire Sparks Evacuations in Monterey County**A fire broke out at the Moss Landing Power Plant in Monterey County on Friday afternoon, leading to mandatory evacuation orders for residents in the...

Navigating the Challenge of L.A. Police Taking on Fire DutySince the outbreak of the Palisades fire, LAPD officers accustomed to chasing 911 calls and patrolling city streets have suddenly found themselves thrust into an...

Crackdown on Looting in Fire-Ravaged Areas with L.A. Curfew & National Guard SupportLos Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna announced significant security measures in response to the devastating fires that have forced evacuations in the...

Chicago's Northwest Side Engulfed in Flames: Fire Destroys BuildingA massive fire engulfed a residential building in Chicago's Belmont Cragin neighborhood on Thursday afternoon, requiring a swift and extensive response from local firefighters. The blaze...

Indiana National Guard Deployed to Respond to Winter StormIndiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has taken decisive action in anticipation of a significant winter storm set to hit the state this weekend. The National Guard has...

Title: Small Plane Crash Near Fullerton Airport Injures 15 PeopleFifteen people were injured when a small plane crashed into a commercial warehouse near Fullerton Municipal Airport and started a fire, officials said. The crash...

Mail Carrier Saves Lives in Arlington Heights ExplosionRafael Pozo, a dedicated U.S. Postal Service letter carrier, was just finishing his shift in Arlington Heights when he spotted a burning garbage truck - a situation...

Fatal Fire in Panorama City Townhomes: 1 Dead, 3 HospitalizedA tragic incident unfolded in Panorama City overnight, claiming the life of one woman and sending three others to the hospital. The Los Angeles Fire...

An overturned small plane on Victoria Golf Course in Carson resulted in two individuals sustaining injuries on Sunday, according to authorities. The crash involving a fixed-wing single-engine Sling LSA occurred just before 4 p.m....

Santa Rosa was hit hard by heavy rainfall, causing minor flooding in some areas. The storm, as reported by Katie Nielsen, has brought significant impacts to the city. The local residents are advised to...

Members of Jerry Jones' family were involved in a car accident outside Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, before the Dallas Cowboys’ game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night, according to a...

Fires are raging out of control in the western United States, stretching resources and posing a serious threat to communities in the region. The Park fire near Chico, California, has become the largest wildfire...

A sudden and severe storm hit Dollywood theme park in eastern Tennessee over the weekend, causing flash floods and chaos for visitors. The heavy rain led to a road collapsing at the park's entrance,...

Text messages obtained by The Times reveal that law enforcement officers were aware of Thomas Crooks much earlier than previously thought. The officers were aware of his presence, and he was aware of theirs...

Traffic came to a halt on a section of I-15 near Baker, California, due to a truck carrying lithium batteries catching fire. The incident caused a significant delay for drivers as emergency services worked...

Lionel Fatu Elika, the national boxing coach of Samoa, passed away at the age of 60 after suffering a cardiac arrest while at the Olympic village during the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Samoa Association...

Wildfires have been causing havoc in the northwestern United States and western Canada, leading to air quality warnings being issued in multiple regions. The smoke from the blazes has spread far and wide, forcing...

A hydrothermal explosion at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming caused chaos as tourists ran for safety. The explosion, which occurred at Biscuit Basin, sent a column of boiling water, mud, and rock shooting into...

Houston, a city familiar with natural disasters, recently faced two devastating power outages in quick succession, prompting some residents to contemplate the idea of relocating. The powerful Hurricane Beryl wreaked havoc on the city's...

Monday night was a scary time for many people in Chicago and parts of Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. More than 13 million people were under tornado warning or watch alerts as severe thunderstorms swept...

Paramedics play a crucial role in saving lives during emergencies, but they often face challenges when trying to gather essential information about a patient's health quickly. Elizabeth DiRocco, a paramedic with the Los Angeles...

Former President Donald Trump was giving a speech at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, when shots rang out, causing chaos and panic among the attendees. Trump was seen dropping to the ground and being...

During a devastating wildfire like the Camp fire in 2018, you might wonder how wildfires actually get their names. The naming process of wildfires is not as scientific as you might think. In fact,...

In Houston, a clear divide is emerging in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl - those who have generators and those who do not. The affluent neighborhoods are filled with the constant hum of backup...

Heavy rain in central Vermont led to flash flooding and numerous evacuations and rescues overnight, affecting towns that were hit hard by flooding the year before. The storm, which occurred a year after a...

Wildfire names may seem strange or even playful, but there is a method behind the madness for firefighters and dispatchers. When a blaze erupted near the Northern California border recently, it was quickly labeled...

A tragic incident occurred in Grand Canyon National Park as a 50-year-old man from Texas was found dead on Sunday, marking the third hiker death in the park in recent weeks. The man's name...

Tropical Storm Beryl caused extensive damage in Houston, leaving a trail of destruction and claiming the lives of at least four individuals. The storm, initially a Category 1 hurricane, made landfall in Houston and...

The car crash that took the life of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson, along with two of his high school teammates, has shocked many. Photos of the Maryland crash show the maroon Dodge Charger...

Search and rescue efforts will resume on Sunday morning for two missing boaters who disappeared on Lake Michigan in northwest Indiana on Friday, according to local officials. The search for the missing individuals began...

Search operations for the two missing boaters in Lake Michigan have resumed on Saturday morning, according to local officials. The incident occurred on Friday in northwest Indiana when two men went missing while out...

A train derailment occurred in North Dakota where rail cars carrying hazardous materials caught fire. The incident took place in a marshy area surrounded by farmland, about 140 miles northwest of Fargo. According to...

Two teenage girls tragically lost their lives after drowning in the waters off Coney Island in New York on Friday night, according to police reports. The New York City Police Department informed the New...