Atlanta firefighters declare "state of emergency" as engine shortages grow
As Atlanta faces fire station closures and equipment outages, the city's firefighters' union claims public safety is at risk and urges residents to speak out.
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As Atlanta faces fire station closures and equipment outages, the city's firefighters' union claims public safety is at risk and urges residents to speak out.
Dry vegetation, low humidity and gusty winds, combined with ongoing drought conditions, could create critical fire weather conditions across parts of eastern and central Georgia on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Floyd County leaders have approved a plan to stabilize the county's historic courthouse following a fire that caused significant damage to the downtown building.
A child has died after officials say they were pulled out of a burning townhome in Henry County.
Commissioners say the quick work of the firefighters and employees helped protect lives during the quickly-spreading fire.
A catastrophic fire that heavily damaged the historic Floyd County Courthouse has forced court closures and disrupted government operations across the county.
A massive fire has forced the evacuation of the Floyd County Historic Courthouse and nearby streets in downtown Rome.
A massive early morning fire destroyed an apartment building in Union City, displacing multiple families but leaving no reported injuries, officials said.
A car fire inside a Brookhaven apartment garage spread rapidly, destroying several vehicles and causing part of the structure to collapse.
Atlanta Fire Rescue investigated a Fair Street SW residence after gunshots raised fears of a damaged gas line.
Officials say a devastating overnight fire in downtown Barnesville destroyed two businesses, but no lives were lost as multiple agencies worked through the night to contain the flames.
Every year in February, Elizabeth Gill holds a luncheon to honor her late daughter and the firefighters who gave her a few last moments with her after the devastating fire.
A late-night apartment fire in Cobb County turned deadly after flames tore through a second-floor unit, killing three people and displacing dozens more.
A late-night fire at a Gwinnett County apartment complex displaced 25 households, prompting emergency rescues and long-term displacement. One resident recounts the terrifying moments and lasting trauma.
Residents reported hearing an explosion near a busy Midtown intersection Monday night, prompting a response from Atlanta Fire Rescue crews who later found and extinguished a small underground fire that knocked out power to thousands of customers.
Firefighters in Forest Park are battling a large fire Monday morning in a single-family home, and prompting nearby residents to stay away as crews work to control the flames.
Shoppers and employees were safely evacuated after a fire erupted at Dillard's in the Mall of Georgia; the cause is under investigation.
The owner's cousin was hospitalized after he rushed into the burning funeral home to recover the remains still inside.
Firefighters raced into action late Monday night after smoke began filling apartments at a Gwinnett County complex, rescuing residents trapped on upper floors as flames spread through a lower-level unit.
Emergency crews were responding to a dangerous chemical fire at 71 Barnett Road in Forest Park on Thursday afternoon, prompting urgent evacuation orders and roadblocks in the area.
Newly released bodycam video shows Lilburn police officers rushing into a burning home Sunday evening, attempting to rescue a man who had already saved his mom, went back inside, and died trying to save the family dog.
More than 14,000 chickens have died after an early morning fire broke out at commercial poultry farm in Georgia.
A Lilburn man died after going back into his burning home to save the family dog, just moments after making sure his mother got out safely, Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services said.
A late-night New Year's Day fire left a Hiram couple with nothing — but they say a city councilwoman's quick actions saved their lives.
An insurance company has filed a federal lawsuit against BioLab Inc. over the massive warehouse fire that forced thousands to shelter in place last year.
Eury Pérez pitched a one-hitter for just the 11th complete-game shutout in the major leagues this season, and the Miami Marlins beat the playoff-bound Atlanta Braves 3-0.
For young people with sensory needs, a haircut can be challenging, but one Georgia speech therapist is helping the activity be more comfortable through a free service.
Love was in the air in Norcross as dozens of elderly Vietnamese couples renewed their wedding vows, celebrating how their relationships outlasted war, political imprisonment, and resettlement in a new country.
The Tiny Doors across the city are only a few inches tall, but they have become part of Atlanta's landscape.
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