Topless woman saves apartments from fire

UK - A Darwin woman who used a hose to save a burning apartment building was so caught up in the moment she didn’t realise she was topless. Tash Bennett was sunbathing by the pool at the Alatai Apartments in Darwin when she noticed specks of ash falling on her. When Ms Bennett looked up, she saw a nearby palm tree on fire. Ms Bennett, armed herself with a fire hose and put out the fire. It was only after the fire was out she realised she had no bikini top on...more

Devastating fire at Surf Hotel, Hampton Beach

Surf Hotel Hampton Beach NH. February 26, 2010. By Admin. Hampton, New Hampshire (AFP) – A fire that started in an unoccupied oceanfront hotel was fanned by winds near hurricane strength and spread to adjacent buildings, and sweeping ...More

Fire in Houston blamed on inflatable gorilla

HOUSTON (AP) -- Fire department officials said an out-of-control inflatable gorilla was blamed for a rooftop blaze at a Houston shopping center. No injuries were reported in the fire early Thursday. The remnants of the inflatable gorilla were seen at the site....More

Stupid News-Man tries to start a fire in a fireplace using gasoline

GRAPEVINE, Texas - Four apartments were destroyed Friday night by a blaze that began when a resident tried to start a fire in a fireplace using gasoline, a fire official said. The blaze at the Marina del Rey apartments in the 1700 block of Dove Loop Road was reported at 7:47 p.m., officials said. Firefighters raised the call to four alarms, primarily to summon equipment to stop flames from spreading through common attics and walls, Division Fire Chief Mark Ashmead said. Authorities may pursue criminal charges after an investigation is complete, Ashmead said.---...More

Ohio-2 people, 65 horses killed in fire

Ohio - Two people and 65 horses were killed Saturday when a blaze engulfed a barn at an Ohio harness racetrack, a state fire official said. The fire destroyed a large enclosure at the Lebanon Raceway near Cincinnati in southwestern Ohio. One of the people killed was a man, and there was no information yet on the other, state Fire Marshal spokesman Shane Cartmill said. Autopsies will be conducted Sunday, he said. There are 80 stalls in the barn, and 65 stalls were occupied. All the horses in those stalls died....More

Odd News:Man found burned in apartment with no sign of fire

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Investigators are baffled as to how a man suffered second- and third-degree burns inside his apartment — even though the only sign of a fire was a candle in the bathroom. Knoxville Fire Department crews found the 56-year-old victim inside his apartment bathroom Monday afternoon with third-degree burns to his face and second-degree burns to his hands.

Officials say they knocked on the door of the unit at Cagle Terrace Apartments, and went inside when they heard someone moaning.

The man, who was not identified, was later taken to a burn center for treatment.

Fire officials say their investigation is ongoing.
Information from: WVLT-TV
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Odd News:Lou the mule credited with saving woman from fire

McMINNVILLE, Tenn. – Jolene Solomon is beginning the new year with her life, her mule named Lou and little else. The Southern Standard in McMinnville reported Solomon had just finished eating supper on New Year's Day when Lou's braying and acting up got her attention.

Solomon, 63, who lived alone, stepped outside, she saw her house was on fire. She called 911 and as she waited for firefighters, her home and everything in it burned to the ground.

She said her father bought Lou years ago to help her and her late sister, Blue, around the farm. It took Lou months to get over the loss of her sister.

Solomon said she has 'lost it all', but credits Lou with saving her life.

Jolene is staying with family members and plans to rebuild her home. The home was built by her grandfather and she had lived there all her life.

Information from: Southern Standard

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