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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Yahoo
Firefighter injured on 42nd Street, Louisville Fire Arson Bureau investigating
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — The Louisville Fire Department (LFD) said a firefighter was injured while responding to a residential fire on Thursday. According to the department, firefighters were dispatched at 2:48 a.m. after reports of smoke coming from a home in the 300 block of South 42nd Street. Reportedly, the fire was at a 1½-story home and was threatening neighboring structures on both sides. 1 charged, Saunders Lane residents urged to shelter in place amid Boone County shooting investigation Firefighter injured on 42nd Street, Louisville Fire Arson Bureau investigating 3 children, animals found in Harrodsburg house 'not suitable for anyone to live in' On Facebook, the department said crews started the attack and searched for occupants before requesting another truck and more manpower. 'Roughly 35 firefighters worked efficiently to bring the fire under control within 17 minutes. All searches of the primary structure and adjacent exposures confirmed that no occupants were inside,' the department said. One firefighter reportedly had minor, non-life-threatening injuries during the mission and was treated at the scene. Kentuckians spend the 3rd highest share of their income on fast food Bill could make federal minimum wage $15: Kentucky among states paying less than that Kentucky sitting near bottom of rankings in environmental protection: Study The LFD said the firefighter has been released from the hospital. The Louisville Fire Arson Bureau is currently investigating the cause of the fire. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Lynchburg FD asking for public feedback during online ‘Strategic Planning Survey'
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – The Lynchburg Fire Department is asking for the community to participate and give feedback during its Strategic Planning survey. The online survey starts this week and is a part of the department's process for updating its decision-making and funding planning. Officials with LFD said the plan was last updated in 2018 and helps guide the department when establishing priorities for equipment needs, staffing, and delivery of services to the community. The feedback will give insight into the needs of the community. Roanoke County asking for community feedback on connecting Greenways areas The plan helps guide the department's decision-making process and establish funding priorities for equipment, staffing, and service delivery as we continue to serve the citizens of Lynchburg. It was last revised in 2018. 'The survey will help inform us of what the public feels we are doing well, where we can improve, and what other services, they might like to see us undertake. It's completely anonymous and will take about 10 minutes to complete. We are hoping to solicit responses from all areas and demographics of the city, and we encourage everyone's opinions and input.' – Lynchburg Fire Department The link to the survey can be found here: or by scanning the QR code below. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
