emergency response
A tragic bus crash on I-90 near Pembroke, NY, has left multiple people dead and many injured. The bus, carrying 54 passengers from Niagara Falls to New York City, lost control and veered off the road. Five passengers were killed, though no children died. The incident prompted a large-scale emergency response, including helicopters and hospital […]
Two major fires in Rochester left eight firefighters injured, but all are recovering at home. The Rochester Fire Department responded to a four-alarm fire on Dewey Avenue, followed by a three-alarm blaze on West Avenue during extreme heat. Firefighters suffered burns, heat exhaustion, and sprains. Lt. Jackie Sierra highlighted the physical toll and the department’s […]
Emergency crews responded to a construction site accident on Rush Henrietta Town Line Road in Monroe County after a dump truck tipped over on August 6. The crash occurred around 3 p.m., trapping the driver inside the cab. Firefighters from the Henrietta Fire District were able to extricate the individual, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The […]
A fireworks warehouse explosion in Esparto, California, triggered a massive blaze that forced evacuations and left seven people missing. The incident occurred on July 1, 2025, and caused spot fires in surrounding farmland. Authorities are using drones to locate missing individuals and have deemed the site too dangerous for immediate investigation. The Yolo County Sheriff’s […]
A devastating explosion destroyed a home in Hamburg, NY, killing 78-year-old Joene Pease and critically injuring her husband, John Pease. The blast was so powerful that neighboring homes were damaged, and residents reported feeling the shock miles away. First responders described the scene as completely leveled. Although National Fuel reported no gas leaks, the investigation […]
Two Rochester Police Department vehicles were damaged after colliding while responding to a false kidnapping report near the Inner Loop and Scio Street. Officers had received a 911 call claiming an abduction in progress, prompting an urgent response. When police located the vehicle in question, a person fled the scene, escalating the situation. As backup […]
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