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Ground-breaking ceremony held Nov. 27

In the wake of the fire that shut down a portion of the 10 Freeway in downtown LA, the LAFD went out to look for other properties that could pose similar fire risks. They've already found nearly two dozen.

The city’s fire department is surveying other underpasses for hazardous materials and other code violations that led to the November 11 fire that shut down a key interstate segment.

ONTARIO — The investigation continues into the cause of a liquefied natural gas fire on Nov. 2 that left commercial motor vehicle driver Joseph Pesola, 61, severely burned. It happened

Fu Ren and Feng Yan pleaded guilty to six of 20 code violations they were facing related to the building, but arguments over the remaining 14 did not get underway.

Changes won’t change what’s allowed, but make it clear building and fire code rules are provincial

APPARENTLY determined to ensure the security of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) has posted an invitation to bid regarding the installation of perimeter fences for Nayong Filipino and the abandoned compound of Philippine Village Hotel, amid fears it could be used…

OOLITIC - A burn ban is declared for the jurisdiction of the Town of Oolitic. The Fire Chief and Town Council of Oolitic has declared a ban on all open outside burning, effective immediately with no exceptions.   This ban is supported and will be enforced by Ordinance 93.65 of the Town Code. Bur ...

Golden State considered leader in wildfire readiness

Fire officials are asking the public not to burn anything because of significantly dry conditions. At one point Saturday, firefighters from 12 departments were fighting four separate outside fires.