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Former Marine charged in 'Cathouse' star's death

A former Marine was charged Friday with six counts of first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of four people whose bodies were found in a burning home, including a prostitute featured on the HBO reality series "Cathouse." Complete Story...

3-alarm Atlantic City boardwalk fire under control

Officials say a three-alarm fire on the boardwalk in Atlantic City has been declared under control.

Nebraska ethanol plant fire produces lawsuit

The owners of a Lexington ethanol plant and their insurer are suing a subsidiary of a Houston-based natural gas provider they say is responsible for an explosion and fire that shut down the plant for weeks.

3-year-old leads toddler to safety in Ariz. fire

A 3-year-old Arizona boy helped his 1-year-old sister escape Friday from a house fire that killed their mother and injured two other adults, authorities said.

Cops: Jewelry taken from man found dead after fire

About $10,000 worth of jewelry was stolen from one of four people found shot to death last week inside a burning home in Oklahoma City, police said Thursday.

1,200 people escape supermarket fire that kills 2

Paraguayan authorities say 1,200 people have escaped a fire that destroyed a supermarket on the outskirts of the capital, killing two people.

Real Salt Lake reaches first MLS Cup final

Real Salt Lake advanced to its first MLS Cup final by beating the Chicago Fire 5-4 on penalty kicks after 120 scoreless minutes in the Eastern Conference final Saturday night.

SKorea investigates cause of shooting range fire

South Korean police and fire officials on Sunday investigated the cause of a fire that raced through an indoor shooting gallery, killing 10 people including eight Japanese tourists.

Investigators release video of Utah refinery blast

Surveillance camera video shows a 100-foot fireball ripping through a Utah refinery during a gas explosion that knocked a nearby home off its foundation earlier this month.

Total UK admits charges in huge 2005 oil fire

Oil company Total UK has pleaded guilty to three charges stemming from a massive oil depot fire in 2005, the biggest conflagration in Europe since World War II.

Family of 4 dies in Connecticut fire

A fire chief says a Connecticut mother and her three young children killed in a fire at a Bridgeport public housing complex had visited a Bridgeport city firehouse just last week for fun and had their picture taken.

Oil fire in southwestern Manitoba under control

Officials say an oil fire in southwestern Manitoba, near the North Dakota border, is under control.

House fire in Dallas kills couple, 5-year-old son

Authorities say an early morning blaze swept through a house in Dallas, killing a couple and their 5-year-old son.

Fire damages Portland elementary school

More than 400 students escaped a three-alarm fire that heavily damaged a southeast Portland elementary school.

Fire engulfs Portland school

A three-alarm fire has been reported at an Oregon elementary school.

Police name brothel worker as victim in OKC fire

A pregnant Nevada brothel worker who appeared in an HBO reality series and another 22-year-old mom-to-be had been fatally shot before firefighters discovered their bodies in a burning Oklahoma City home, investigators said Friday.

Falcons say they feed off Smith's enthusiasm

Mike Smith has a dangerous throwing arm.

Cop: House fire where bodies found was intentional

Oklahoma City police say a fire that swept through a home where four people were found dead was intentionally set.

Engine fire grounds Delta plane in Atlanta

A company spokesman says a Delta plane headed to Philadelphia had to return to the gate just before takeoff from Atlanta because of an engine fire.

Guyana: US 'mastermind' behind arson attacks

Recent arson attacks and shootings in this violence-wracked South American nation are the work of a mastermind living in the United States, Guyanese President Bharrat Jagdeo alleged.

Fire forces 9 from jailed Iraqi father's AZ house

An early morning garage fire forced nine people from the home of a jailed Iraqi immigrant accused of running down his daughter because she had become too "westernized."

Dog saves family from fire after detectors fail

An eastern Indiana woman says her family's dog deserves a special treat after his barking saved her family from an early morning house fire. Laura Sizemore said Dash, a 2-year-old border collie-Australian shepherd mix, began growling and barking about 3 a.m. Wednesday, awakening her and her husband, Stacy.

Investigator: Utah explosion caused by burst pipe

A refinery explosion that severely damaged 10 homes this week was caused by a burst pipe that sprayed hydrogen gas onto a nearby heater, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board's lead investigator said.

Fire at Michigan welding company, 1 hospitalized

Multiple explosions rocked a Michigan welding supply plant after an acetylene tank burst into flames on Monday, sending an employee to the hospital and prompting many homes and businesses to evacuate, authorities said.

16 killed in Philippine slum fire, including kids

A fire swept through a residential building as people slept in a slum community in the central Philippines on Monday, killing 16 residents including women and children.

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McKinney 6-Year-Old Puts Out Space Heater Fire
Source: cbs11tv.com

McKinney mother is calling her 6-year-old son a hero, after he put out a small fire that was caused by a space heater. Now, the mother wants to warn others about the potential dangers of the heaters"

Media Matters Confronts Rupert Murdoch about Obama's Supposed "very racist comment"
Source: Media Matters for America

Check out this video of Rupert Murdoch denying he said Obama made a racist statement in which he said Glenn Back was correct when he made the same remark.

Final 2 Victims Positively Identified In Oklahoma Massacre, Fire
Source: KOCO.com - Local News

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Police have positively identified the last two victims found dead in a southwest Oklahoma City house fire last week.

River bank horror: witnesses drag burning man into water
Source: theage.com.au

Police have charged a woman with attempted murder after she allegedly set a man alight in Victoria's north-east.

Fire bans across three states
Source: abc.net.au

Fire Authorities have issued total fire bans for most parts of South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria.

Major Fire, Explosions at Russia Arms Depot: Video
Source: BBC News

"A fire at a defence ministry navy arsenal on the outskirts of the city of Ulyanovsk caused blasts" on November 13, 2009.

Pet dog sets fire to kitchen in Llanfairfechan
Source: dailypost.co.uk

A HUNGRY pooch looking for food set fire to his owner's kitchen – causing £6,000 damage.

Diamond Bar in LA Cal. is in fire

Southern California's hot, dry climate is a perfect support system for fires, so it is understandable that the state spares no expense when it comes to fighting them.

Cars firebombed, mum and kids rescued
Source: dailytelegraph.com.au

FIVE cars in the front yard of a suburban Sydney home have been firebombed in a bizarre attack and a mother and three children have been rescued from a burning home.

Racist Zionist settlers block firefighters attempting to get to a burning Palestinian home
Source: Palestine Ireland

"Israeli settlers residing in illegal outposts in the heart of Hebron obstructed the work of Palestinian fire fighters on Wednesday night, as crews attempted to access a burning building owned by a Palestinian family."

Hero cop enters building six times in Lynn fire rescue
Source: The Boston Herald

Flaming piles of junk in a Lynn house forced a selfless cop then firefighters to risk their lives a half dozen times to rescue a man from the burning mess.

Police use taser on Kent resident after he rescues housemates from a fire
Source: media.kentnewsnet.com

After rescuing all his housemates from the fire and exiting the burning house...

Dog dies after being set on fire -
Source: wafb.com

Managers of an apartment complex say someone lit their dog on fire and they think it was meant as retaliation. The dog died one week after the incident.

Two Wynne children killed in fire -
Source: kait8.com

A Sunday morning fire takes the lives of two children in Wynne.

Barn Burns In Monitor Township
Source: News Impact - MLive.com

Barn burns down from fire in Monitor Township.

Huge oil blaze in India kills 6, injures 150
Source: msnbc.com

A huge fire at an Indian oil depot that killed at least six people and injured 150 is allowed to burn out as firefighters have little hope of dousing it, officials said.

Man Who Launched Flare Gets 90-Day Sentence For Starting Plant Blaze
Source: WISN.COM

Kurtis Popp, who admittedly lit a military flare that eventually destroyed portion of the Patrick Cudahy plant this July, was sentenced Tuesday.

Homeowner Says Cal Fire Started 'Loma' Fire (Video)
Source: KSBW.COM

Frank Dido, who lost his home in the Loma Fire, says Cal Fire needs to take responsibility for the blaze that has forced hundreds to evacuate.

Hundreds Forced To Evacuate As 'Loma' Wildfire Rages
Source: KSBW.COM

EUREKA CANYON, Calif. -- Hundreds of homes remain evacuated on Monday as a wildfire continues to burn in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

UPDATE: Arrest Made After 3 Killed In Fire
Source: wsmv.com

PULASKI, Tenn. -- Police in Giles County have arrested an 18-year-old man for allegedly setting a fire that killed a mother and her two children on Friday morning.

House Fire Leaves 1 Child Dead, 1 in Hospital
Source: myfoxmaine.com

Screams filled the evening sky as family members try to cope with what happened Monday in a South Memphis community. Two children, 2-year old Catareon Dunn and 3-year old Ladareon Dunn, were left home alone shortly before a fire broke out.

Fire rages at Puerto Rico fuel depot (UPDATED)
Source: CNN

(CNN) -- A massive fire raged Friday at a fuel storage complex in Puerto Rico, sending a thick black cloud of smoke over large parts of metro San Juan and forcing firefighters to scramble to keep the blaze from spreading.

6 firefighters die in smoke-filled elevator
Source: msnbc.com

Six firefighters died early Sunday after they were trapped in a smoke-filled elevator while trying to reach a fire in a building in India's financial capital, an official said.

Fire on Ford truck linked to cruise control
Source: wptv.com

A Port St. Lucie woman lost her Ford F-150 truck to fire Wednesday night, a fire that investigators trace back to the vehicle's cruise control system.

Bombs Destroy Del City Woman's Cars
Source: KOCO.com - Local News

Police are trying to figure out who blew up two cars in a Del City neighborhood early Wednesday. The explosives caught the cars on fire and then a woman's house near Southeast 15th Street and Sunnylane Road.

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