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Car slams into apartment building in Grapevine
Accident

Car slams into apartment building in Grapevine

Just before 9:00 PM last night @grapevinefirefighters were dispatched to a rescue assignment at the 1100 block of South Main Street. Upon arrival, firefighters observed a vehicle that had crashed into the bottom floor of an apartment building. Firefighters worked to remove the car and ensure the building was stabilized with the help of Rescue 56. One person was transported from the scene with serious injuries. Grapevine Fire and police are working to ensure the building is stable and investigate the crash. Assignment: Battalion 1, Engine 1, Engine 3, Medic 3, Truck 1, Rescue 56.

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Paterson 3rd Alarm Structure Fire
Fire

Paterson 3rd Alarm Structure Fire

The Paterson Fire Department was dispatched to 53 E 16th St at ~18:15 for a possible fire. On arrival Engine 2 reported a 2 and 1/2 story wood frame residential structure with heavy fire from the rear extending to the attic with an exposure problem, they immediately requested a 2nd alarm. At ~18:21 command reported two lines in operation with the exposure to the delta now on fire, they started working on a water supply and primary searches. Battalion three continued to give assignments to the incoming units. At 18:22 the IC reported extension to the bravo exposure and requested a third alarm. At 19:24 it was reported all visible fire was knocked and overhaul was to start. The fire was marked under control shortly after. One firefighter was transported to the hospital for non-fire related injuries.

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One Dead After Trench Collapse in Dallas
Rescue

One Dead After Trench Collapse in Dallas

DALLAS, Texas — A 29-year-old construction worker died Monday afternoon after becoming trapped beneath an apartment building following a dirt collapse at the Sage Hill at Cypress Waters apartment complex in northwest Dallas. According to Dallas Fire-Rescue, crews responded around 3:19 p.m. to the apartment complex located at 2275 Sage Hill Lane after receiving reports of a worker trapped underground. Officials said workers were performing foundation work and had been manually digging a tunnel beneath one of the apartment buildings when the surrounding dirt gave way, causing a collapse that trapped the 29-year-old worker beneath the structure. Dallas Fire-Rescue personnel, including members of the department's Urban Search and Rescue team, spent several hours working to reach the victim. A specialized trench rescue support truck was also brought to the scene to assist with rescue operations. Despite extensive efforts, officials later confirmed that the worker died at the scene. Representatives from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and National Trench Safety were present as authorities began investigating the circumstances surrounding the collapse. The identity of the worker has not been released. The collapse occurred during foundation work beneath the apartment building. The cause of the incident remains under investigation.

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Ambulance Crashes into Hospital after Driver Suffers Medical Emergency
Accident

Ambulance Crashes into Hospital after Driver Suffers Medical Emergency

DALLAS, Texas — A Dallas Fire-Rescue ambulance was involved in a motor vehicle accident early Sunday morning at Dallas Regional Medical Center. Hospital personnel reported the crash shortly after 2:30 a.m. via DFR’s radio and advised dispatchers that the ambulance driver had suffered a seizure. Hospital staff also reported that a patient was on board the ambulance at the time of the incident. The condition of the driver, patient, and any other individuals involved was not immediately known. The incident remains under investigation.

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