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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Fire truck stolen during emergency call in Seattle: 35,000-pound engine plows through streets into several cars; damaged vehicle taken out of service
AI-generated image A fire truck theft in Washington state on Friday night led to extensive damage and multiple vehicle collisions. The incident occurred when an Everett Fire Department vehicle was taken from Hoyt Avenue, situated 30 miles north of Seattle, whilst firefighters attended a medical emergency at an apartment building's fifth floor, according to the department's update on Saturday morning, quoted by NBC News. The thief drove the fire engine at high speeds through north Everett's residential areas, causing considerable damage to parked vehicles and landscaping across five locations before abandoning the vehicle. The theft was discovered after 11 pm (Local time) when the first 911 call reported a hit-and-run incident. Witnesses reported that the fire truck had struck two parked vehicles at high speed before leaving the scene. Suspect on run after stealing firetruck, causing massive amount of damage The vehicle eventually came to a halt in the 1000 block of E Marine View Drive after colliding with at least ten parked vehicles. The Everett Police Department responded to at least six locations where damage to parked cars, trees, directional signs and grass was reported. Fortunately, no injuries occurred at any of the sites. 'Losing a fire engine in such a reckless manner not only jeopardizes the safety of our first responders but also puts our community at risk,' said Everett Police Chief John DeRousse said in a statement, quoted by NY Post. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The 2018 Pierce Enforcer pumper truck, which retailed between Rs 4 crore and Rs 8 crore, was severely damaged and had to be taken out of service. The stolen vehicle, a 2018 Pierce Enforcer Pumper weighing approximately 35,000 pounds, sustained significant damage and has been impounded as evidence. The fire truck, one of the department's newer engines, is particularly dangerous when moving due to its substantial weight. Everett Police Chief John DeRousse said, "Losing a fire engine to such a reckless person not only jeopardizes the safety of our first responders but also puts our community at risk. We are committed to ensuring the safety of our residents, and any information that helps us resolve this incident is crucial. It is imperative that we hold the suspect accountable for their actions, and we will work diligently to bring them to justice. " The police are seeking public assistance with information or footage of the incident. Fire Chief Dave DeMarco confirmed they are investigating preventive measures for the future, stating: "We are thankful that no one was injured in this event, and we remain focused on safeguarding our community and our emergency response capabilities."
NBC News
2 days ago
- NBC News
Stolen fire truck leaves a trail of wrecked vehicles in Washington state
Police are searching for a person who stole a fire truck in Washington state on Friday night and left behind a trail of damage and wrecked vehicles. The Everett Fire Department truck was stolen from the 2900 block of Hoyt Avenue, about 30 miles north of Seattle, while firefighters were responding to a medical emergency on the fifth floor of an apartment building, the fire department said in an update posted to Facebook on Saturday morning. "The suspect drove the stolen fire engine at high speeds through north Everett residential streets, causing significant damage to multiple parked vehicles and landscaping across five locations before fleeing on foot," the fire department said. The firefighters discovered the missing truck just after 11 p.m., when the first 911 call reporting a nearby hit-and-run was received, per the fire department. Witnesses told authorities that a fire truck "struck two parked cars at a high rate of speed and left the scene." "About a minute later, similar reports came in from the 1000 block of E Marine View Drive, where the fire engine came to a stop after plowing into ten parked vehicles," the fire department said. The Everett Police Department began responding to the incident scenes, which included at least six locations where damage was reported to parked cars, trees, directional signs and grass, per the fire department. No injuries were reported at any of the locations. Pictures posted by the fire department show the aftermath of the incident, including totaled cars, a knocked-down street sign and miscellaneous debris lining the streets. The stolen firetruck, a 2018 Pierce Enforcer Pumper weighing around 35,000 pounds, received "significant damage" and has been impounded for evidence, the fire department said. It was one of the department's newer engines, and its weight makes it "a substantial vehicle when in motion." The driver is still at large and the investigation into the incident is ongoing. "Losing a fire engine to such a reckless person not only jeopardizes the safety of our first responders but also puts our community at risk," Everett Police Chief John DeRousse said in a statement. "We are committed to ensuring the safety of our residents, and any information that helps us resolve this incident is crucial. It is imperative that we hold the suspect accountable for their actions, and we will work diligently to bring them to justice." The police department is asking anyone with information or footage of the incident to get in touch. Everett Fire Chief Dave DeMarco said the fire department is looking into what can be done to prevent such incidents in the future. "We are thankful that no one was injured in this event, and we remain focused on safeguarding our community and our emergency response capabilities," DeMarco said.
2 days ago
Fire engine thief wanted after car-smashing rampage
A suspect remained on the loose Sunday after stealing a 35,000-pound fire engine in Everett, Washington, and going on a rampage, crashing into more than a dozen parked vehicles before abandoning the emergency rig and fleeing on foot, according to police and fire officials. The theft of the Everett Fire Department pumper truck unfolded as its fire crew was on the fifth floor of a nearby building attending a medical emergency call, police said. "Losing a fire engine in such a reckless manner not only jeopardizes the safety of our first responders but also puts our community at risk," Everett Police Chief John DeRousse said in a statement. "We are committed to ensuring the safety of our residents, and any information that helps us resolve this incident is crucial. It is imperative that we hold the suspect accountable for their actions, and we will work diligently to bring them to justice." The theft happened just after 11 p.m. on Friday in the 2900 block of Hoyt Avenue in Everett, according to police. Firefighters returning from the medical emergency call discovered their engine, a 2018 Pierce Enforcer Pumper truck, was missing, according to police. Around that same time, the first 911 call came in reporting a fire engine had crashed into two parked vehicles and fled the scene, according to police. Within a minute of getting the call, a second 911 caller reported that the fire engine had plowed into 10 parked vehicles and that the driver had abandoned the apparatus and ran from the scene, police said. As officers responded to the crash sites, they came across three other scenes where vehicle or property -- including trees and a street sign -- had been damaged, police said. At least 16 parked vehicles were damaged in the rampage, according to police. The stolen fire engine also sustained significant damage and had to be taken out of service, officials said. No injuries were reported. "We are actively reviewing this incident and examining our policies and procedures to see what, if anything, can be done to help prevent such occurrences in the future," Everett Fire Chief Dave DeMarco said in a statement. As the investigation continued on Sunday, police requested help from the community in identifying the suspect. Police asked that anyone with information about the incident to contact investigators immediately.
