Fires and Firefighters

Explosions Cripple Ship Carrying Aid to Gaza in the Mediterranean Sea
May 2, 2025
A ship carrying 16 people and humanitarian aid to Gaza was rocked by explosions early Friday off the coast of Malta, setting the vessel on fire and putting it...
Massive Iran Port Explosion Kills 5 and Injures Hundreds
April 26, 2025
A massive explosion at a port in southern Iran on Saturday killed at least five people and injured more than 700, according to state media.The exact cause of the...
Senators Investigate Private Equity Role in Soaring Fire-Truck Costs
April 15, 2025
As fire departments around the country rep ort soaring prices and waiting times for new fire engines, two United States Senators are investigating the effect on public safety and...
Economic Toll of Los Angeles Fires Goes Far Beyond Destroyed Homes
January 15, 2025
After decades of mounting damage from climate-fueled natural disasters, researchers have compiled many misery-filled data sets that trace the economic fallout over weeks, months and years.The fires still burning...