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Explosion at Fertilizer Plant in Texas [VIDEO]

Eric Meier — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:43:41 +0000

UPDATE 10:05am – Authorities say that 5 to 15 people may have died in last night’s massive explosion at the West Fertilizer Plant in West, Texas. Many more, perhaps more than 160, were injured. Among the dead are two emergency medical services personnel and three firefighters, according to the city’s emergency management system director, Dr. George [...]

Large Block Fire in Boonville

Eric Meier — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:42:24 +0000

Firefighters in Northern Oneida County are busy battling a fire that erupted overnight in the village of Boonville. The fire started in a building on Main Street and spread to nearby buildings. There are no reported injuries at this time. See more fire pictures from the What’s Happening in Boonville Facebook page. Adirondack Community Schools [...]

Large Fire on Whitesboro Street in West Utica

Eric Meier — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:36:41 +0000

Utica firefighters were called to a large blaze on the city’s west side late on Sunday evening. The blaze, reported on the UFD’s facebook page to be at 1207 Whitesboro Street, was brought under control early Monday morning. There are no reports yet on the condition of the structure or if anyone was inside the [...]

Brazil Nightclub Fire Leaves 232 Dead

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:27:47 +0000

A deadly fire broke out at nightclub in Southern Brazil early Sunday (Jan. 27), killing 232 people. Sources, like the L.A. Times, indicate that a flare, which was part of an onstage pyro display, set the roof of the now-decimated club Kiss, located in Santa Maria near the Uruguay and Argentina borders, on fire. Other [...]

Fire Reported at RA Dudrack in Holland-Patent

Eric Meier — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 01:35:22 +0000

Firefighters from Holland-Patent and surrounding communities are battling a blaze at a structure on Route 365. Scanner reports indicate the structure is the window dealer RA Dudrack. Following scanner traffic into the WIBX Newsroom indicates a large structure fire and multiple departments are on the scene. We’re following the story and will keep you updated. Citizen journalists [...]

Early Morning Fire Injures West Utica Man

Eric Meier — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:42:22 +0000

A fire at a ‘boarding house’ at 914 Columbia Street has left a Utica man injured. The fire was reported just after 5:00 this morning to the Utica Fire Department. The structure is just behind the F.X. Matt Brewery leading some to speculate that the West Utica landmark was on fire again: a portion of [...]

UPDATE: Firefighters Shot and Killed in Rochester Suburb of Webster [VIDEO]

Eric Meier — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:43:29 +0000

Google Street View Two firefighters are dead near Rochester while at least two others are recovering after being shot while working a blaze in Webster early on Christmas Eve (Monday) morning. Law enforcement now says that the gunman was killed at the scene and the area is safe. The fire broke out on Lake Road [...]

Radio DJ Ignores In-Studio Fire While On-Air!

Keith James — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:12:20 +0000

This is insane!! I have no idea what he was saying or why it was more important than losing his skin and station equipment in a fire, but this guy either gets the dumbest deejay award or is the consummate professional, I’m not sure which… Just watch, totally unreal!! [button href="http://961wodz.com/woman-walks-tightrope-between-two-speeding-trucks-video/t" title="Another Debatable Crazy Professional [...]

Stunning Photos and Video from Frankfort Fork And Hoe Fire

Eric Meier — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:59:29 +0000

Yesterday dozens of fire crews fought a major fire at the former Union Tools, also known as Frankfort Fork and Hoe in the village. The buildings in the complex were uninhabited and were being prepared for demolition. Whiteboro Fire Department, one of the mutual aid departments who responded has posted some stunning photos on Facebook.

Poland Fire Department Fights Large Blaze North of Cold Brook [PHOTOS]

Eric Meier — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 10:39:16 +0000

Firefighters from several area departments were involved in a large blaze that happened last night in the Herkimer County town of Russia. WKTV reports as part of this large fire, State Police confirm that one person is dead after an accident and a fire at the same address on Grant Road in the Town of [...]

Dry Weather Causes Brush Fires Across Central New York + Brush Fire Safety Tips

Eric Meier — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 18:47:43 +0000

The recent warm temperatures and lack of rain has caused brush fires to ignite in and around Utica. Recently downtown Utica office dwellers saw dark plumes of smoke just north Oriskany Boulevard as a brush fire ignited near Harbor Point. A brush fire was also reported in the Herkimer county town of Norway near Newport. From the [...]

'Dirty Dancing' Building Goes Up in Flames

Don Deane — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:01:51 +0000

Over the weekend in the Catskills, a massive fire destroyed the majority of the Grandview Palace condominium complex, which inspired Kellerman’s Resort in the classic ’80s movie ‘Dirty Dancing.’ Just goes to show, nobody puts Baby in the corner, especially if the building is on fire. The complex opened as Brown’s Hotel during World War [...]

Brave Teacher Rescues Toddler from Burning Car

Don Deane — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:05:48 +0000

As further proof that teachers don’t get paid nearly enough, a heroic elementary school teacher recently rescued a toddler from a SUV that had caught fire in the pickup lane at Cameron Ranch Elementary School in Carmichael, CA. video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player Second grade teacher Elaine Johnson was directing students after school dismissal on [...]

Fire At South Utica Sports Plex

Dave Wheeler — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:50:59 +0000

Did you see the fire this morning on French Road? Well the Utica Fire Department confirms a fire broke out at the Sports Plex building on French Road, In Utica. WIBX is reporting that: According to Assistant Fire Chief, Andre Esposito, the fire broke out around 3:30 this morning. Crews originally fought the fire from [...]

Couple Gets Married Amid Epic Resort Blaze [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:43:20 +0000

In Nova Scotia, a couple got hitched while a roaring fire tore through their wedding venue at the same time. Not exactly a picture-perfect start to a life of wedded bliss, right? Nancy and Michael Rogers were preparing for their wedding ceremony when the main lodge at the White Point Beach Resort caught fire. Firefighters [...]

Fire at Standard Insulating on River Road in Marcy

Eric Meier — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:04:27 +0000

Another major fire has broken out in the Mohawk Valley. We woke to the news that Manny’s Cheesecake was destroyed in an early morning blaze. Today’s afternoon commute brought down another structure, this time a storage building at Standard Insulating on River Road in Marcy. Fire departments from Maynard, Stittville, Whitesboro, Deerfield and more have been called [...]

Tragic Fire in West Utica Claims 4 Lives

Eric Meier — Mon, 09 May 2011 16:10:01 +0000

The flames of a house fire on Schuyler Street in West Utica claimed 4 lives this morning. Our partner, WIBX, is following the story. Three children and their mother were killed in a morning fire on Schuyler Street in West Utica. It happened at 935-937 Schuyler Street, however the occupants of 937 Schuyler were able [...]