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    2 people found dead after structure fire in Midtown Sacramento
    Ladders

    Two People, Dog Found Dead after Fire in Vacant Sacramento Structure

    Feb. 11, 2025
    Sacramento firefighters encountered heavy fire and smoke conditions at the vacant office building.
    Photo courtesy of the U.S. Fire Administration
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    Community Risk Reduction

    Smoke Alarms: Asking the Right Questions Saves Lives

    Wendy Shields
    Feb. 4, 2025
    People often over-report the number of working smoke alarms that are in their home, which leads to missed education and installation opportunities. However, Wendy Shields and ...
    (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times/TNS
    Rick Caruso is on a mission to expedite recovery and rebuilding following the wildfires.
    2025 California Fire Storm

    Billionaire Businessman Launches Foundation to Help Rebuild after CA Wildfires

    Feb. 4, 2025
    Rick Caruso said the effort, Steadfast LA, will expedite the recovery in areas left devastated by the wildfires.
    Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times
    Jenna Zweig, center, and her parents Stefan, left, and Judy Zweig found out that someone else had applied for FEMA assistance after stealing their personal information.
    2025 California Fire Storm

    First Their Houses, Now Palisades, CA, Fire Victims Lose Identities

    Feb. 3, 2025
    Victims, who desperately need assistance, called the fraud rampant as FEMA is allowing people to apply online.
    Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition
    The deadline to apply for the stipend is March 3, 2025.
    Community Risk Reduction

    HFSC Will Award $750 Stipends to 40 U.S. Fire Departments for Home Fire Sprinkler Outreach

    Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition
    Feb. 3, 2025
    The stipend will be used to conduct a Home Fire Sprinkler Week outreach program during the week of May 11-17, 2025.
    Deadly Bay Shore house fire under investigation
    Operations & Training

    Deadly Long Island, NY, Fire Under Investigation

    Jan. 30, 2025
    Witnesses said windy conditions fanned that flames that spread to a nearby home.