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Woman hangs onto tree after being swept away by floodwater in Kansas City, Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department reports Thursday they received 89 calls for service, 40 of them being water rescues, in just seven hours due to severe weather in the area overnight. One of the 40 water rescue calls included a woman being washed away by floodwater near a trailer park in KCK. The woman was clinging to a tree in a creek when rescued. FOX4 Forecast: Cloudy & mild after heavy rains KCKFD says that the 60-year-old woman was living in a camp near Hillside Crossing trailer park in the area of N. 63rd Terrace and State Avenue when she was swept into a nearby creek. She managed to grab onto a tree, keeping herself above water until the water levels receded. KCKFD says that's when she was able to climb out of the creek and return to the park. Despite the dramatic incident, KCKFD says the woman was evaluated at the scene with minor scrapes on her arms. The woman declined further treatment, as well as transport to the hospital. Around eight inches of rainfall were recorded in KCK as of Thursday afternoon. Most of the Kansas City metro was under severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings until early Thursday morning. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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KCK woman describes escaping creek after being swept away by flood
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A woman living along a creek in a campsite that flooded early Thursday morning described the harrowing experience as she, her boyfriend and her dog were washed downstream. Kansas City, Kansas firefighters did about 40 rescues that morning, mostly of people who had driven into rising water. They were also called to 65th Street and State Avenue, but never were able to find the woman, 61, in the heavily wooded ravine. She was downstream, holding on to a tree for dear life. Woman hangs onto tree after being swept away by floodwater in Kansas City, Kansas The couple built a deck for themselves and their pet Tinker Bell a few feet above the creek which usually is just rocks and about three inches of water. Late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning, the area got upwards of 10 inches of rain and that tiny creek started rising. 'We looked up and it was up to the top and I said 'What are we going to do? We got to get out of here,'' said the woman who declined to give her name. However, there was no time. 'It was still coming really fast. Logs and trees were coming by and it was getting higher and higher,' she said. The woman tried to hold on to a tree where the deck used to be. She showed us Friday the campsite, complete with a mattress, a couch, a generator and a TV that was washed away and scattered along the creek. 'He was behind me and he said, 'I can't hold on any longer.' So I said, 'Just hold on to me,' and he did as long as he could and then he was gone and I thought he was gone, gone.' In the fast rushing water, she lost her grip, too. 'And it took me away and I was up and down and trying everything I could to keep my head above water,' she described. FOX4 Forecast: Heat arrives this weekend She lost her shoes and pants she was wearing in the flood. Somewhere downstream. The 61-year-old was able to grasp a tree branch and climb as high as she could, where she screamed for help that never came. 'This is from holding on to the tree for three hours,' the woman said in a hoarse voice, showing numerous scrapes and red marks. She didn't realize that at about 4 a.m. somewhere upstream, her boyfriend had gotten out and managed to call 911. Firefighters searched for more than three hours until daylight came, floodwaters receded and the woman was able to climb down. 'I didn't know where I was, but I just looked to where I saw the top of a building and some lights and I thought there's got to be civilization there,' she said. She'd soon find out, using a good Samaritan's phone, that thankfully, her boyfriend and Tinker Bell also made it out. 'We have nothing but we are alive,' she said. Businesses in Kansas City, Kansas working to recover after recent flooding After nearly drowning in what had been three inches of water, she offers this advice. 'If it starts raining hard and coming down really fast, get away from it as soon as possible because it's going to be high faster than you could ever imagine. With that campsite washed out, they say they've given up the outdoor life along the creek. The couple is currently staying in a hotel. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Carmel Fire Department holds 110th anniversary parade. See photos of parade, festivities
Community members and first responders gathered Saturday, July 19, to celebrate the Carmel Fire Department's 110th anniversary. Spectators lined the streets to participate in the day's festivities and show their support as fire departments from throughout Putnam and Westchester counties marched in the milestone parade. See photos from Carmel Fire Department's 110th anniversary parade Photos: See Mamaroneck Fire Department annual parade Looking for things to do this summer? Check out lohud's Summer 100, where Westchester, Rockland and Putnam residents share their favorite places to eat, play and have fun in the Lower Hudson Valley. This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Carmel Fire celebrates 110 years with parade in Putnam. See photos Solve the daily Crossword
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CTV National News: Nova Scotia firefighters join battle as Saskatchewan faces brutal wildfire season
Watch With 51 active wildfires and dangerous conditions, crews from across Canada, and the world are stepping in. CTV's Paul Hollingsworth reports.
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19 People Injured, Including 1 Child, After Fireworks Show Ends in Disaster
NEED TO KNOW At least 19 people, including one child, were injured after fireworks went off too low to the ground at a fair in Germany Emergency personnel were called to the Rheinkirmes fair in the western city of Düsseldorf on Friday, July 18, after the event's fireworks show ended in disaster "Our thoughts are with those affected and their families," an event spokesperson saidAt least 19 people were injured, including one child, after a fireworks show at a fair in Germany ended in disaster. According to a report from the Associated Press, German authorities said firefighters and other emergency personnel were called to the Rheinkirmes fair in the western city of Düsseldorf on Friday, July 18, after fireworks went off too close to the ground. Photos showed the fireworks going off nearly at ground level, and bystanders could be seen lying on the ground at the fair — which took place along the Rhine river — as emergency personnel tended to them. One child sustained burns, according to the DPA news agency, and at least four of the 19 people hurt suffered serious injuries. Fire officials told DPA that one of the fireworks detonated at too low an altitude, but the reason why is still unknown. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The Düsseldorf fire spokesperson told the outlet that a launch container may have tipped over, causing the fireworks to go off. Around 80 fire officials and medical personnel were called to the scene, the DPA added, and Düsseldorf fire officials said police are investigating the cause of the incident. Although authorities said a criminal investigation is underway, a police spokesperson told the DPA that the force is currently considering the incident a tragic accident. "Our thoughts are with those affected and their families," event spokesperson Peter Dietlmaier told AP. "We wish all those affected a speedy recovery from the consequences of the accident. We deeply regret the accident." The Rheinkirmes fair ended early for the day after the fireworks accident, and organizers are still considering whether they will continue the fireworks display at next year's event, Dietlmaier added. The fair, which began on July 11 this year, takes place over 10 days, and features amusement park rides, drone and fireworks shows and other entertainment along the left bank of the Rhine. Rheinkirmes is traditionally held in celebration of Düsseldorf's patron saint, Apollinaris. Rheinkirmes is organized by the St. Sebastianus Rifle Club, which traces its history back to the year 1316, according to the AP. Read the original article on People
