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One of two fires last night in Richmond. Not all fires go smoothly and this was definitely was one that provided some challenges. Reported elderly couple inside confirmed by bystander on arrival. Difficult stretch with a house packed with furniture and stuff with rapidly building heat conditions. The rapid build up of high heat conditions forced crews out (Modern fuels). Engine 67 with Jessica Wraa Capt. Marc Lucero and Anthony Woodards FF Ben Faulkner and Donnie Rath were force out only to regroup and complete the knock down.

Stone Mountain - In this day and age, police officers are under intense scrutiny. Any complaint of bad conduct could trigger an internal investigation and possible disciplinary action. So our FOX 5 I-Team was intrigued when a DeKalb Fire department employee complained that a local police officer cussed her out. Dale Russell reports that things are not always as they seem.

Rogersville crews respond to a working structure fire. There was a quick transitional attack before moving offensive.

Fire crews arrived at a vacant 2 story home to find flames shooting out of several window and garage and threatening to spread to nearby homes. It sounds like this house has been vacant for 3-6 months, but people have been seen coming and going as recent as this morning according to a neighbour talking to police. No word on a cause at this time 20 firefighters responded to this 2-alarm fire.

A three-alarm fire burned through a nearly 200-year-old church in West Orange Friday morning. The fire broke out in St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Main Street just after 5 a.m.

Police in West Jordan, Utah use taser on a man armed with a long blade and then have to rescue him from house fire that he set. This happened on December 31, 2015.

Over the years I have often heard of the power of one water can. I can't say I have ever put out a building fire with it, but this is a great teachable moment about not underestimating the abilities of a single water can...or a videographer who is looking at the bigger picture. Nice work by all!

On Monday, December 21, 2015 at 5:13 am, The Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company, along with mutual aid companies, was dispatched for what would become a Two (2) Alarm dwelling fire at 8966 Bakers Lane.

Great historic video from the FDNY in 1951. Take a few minutes to check it out!

Stockton Firefighters responded to reports of smoke in the area of 700 block of North Yosemite on December 27th, 2015. Crews arrived on scene to heavy smoke coming from a two story, partitioned single family dwelling. After waiting for '2 in / 2 out' and donning all safety gear, firefighters committed to an aggressive interior attack- extinguishing the fire quickly and without incident. A search was conducted, but no victims were found. No injuries occurred. Stockton Firefighters are proud to serve and protect the City of Stockton.