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Yahoo
09-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Roswell Fire Department rescues unlikely pedestrian on busy roadway
Showing that firefighters will go to shell and back, the Roswell Fire Department said they recently performed what they call a Code Traffic-Unaware Reptile Taking Leisurely Exit. While inspecting fire hydrants Tuesday, a slow-moving situation tipped the scales, driving them into action. Firefighter Kyle Phillips from Engine 22 was out on Crabapple Road when he saw a large reptile 'camped out in the middle' of the street. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: North Georgia school staff member fired after writing racial slur on the board University of Alabama senior killed when tree falls on remote north Georgia campsite Forest Park announces data breach, warns of potential for private information being compromised Taking the initiative, he activated a Code TURTLE, jumping in to save a snapping turtle that was enjoying the sun, as 'cars were swerving' around it. While the fire department said drivers were confused, the turtle was 'completely unfazed.' So, snapping on his gloves, Phillips stepped in and came to the rescue. The department said there were no injuries and no shell damage, and 'we may have adopted him.' Now, the firefighters are asking an important question about their new team member: 'What should we name him?' [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Yahoo
Person found dead as firefighters put out house fire on S. Kern Street
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — One person was found dead inside of a house on fire in Maricopa on Monday, according to the Kern County Fire Department. At about 2:24 a.m., Kern County firefighters with Engine 22 were dispatched to 900 S. Kern Street in Maricopa for a house on fire. Firefighters arrived to a mobile home on fire and were notified of a victim inside by neighbors. Bakersfield police search for 15-year-old last seen on Efada Drive One person was found dead as firefighters entered the house in an attempt to rescue the victim. The fire was knocked down and extinguished by firefighters. Arson investigators were on scene and the Kern County Coroner's Office will release the identity of the deceased at a later date. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
