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9 storiesnewest firstlatest September 20, 2026
A four‑alarm restaurant fire in Williamsburg on September 20, 2026 drew over 200 firefighters and EMS personnel, resulting in minor injuries but no serious harm. The coordinated response contained the blaze and prevented further damage.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue extinguished a fire that broke out in a duplex near Northwest 12th Avenue on September 12, 2026, preventing further damage and ensuring no reported injuries.
Lower Merion Police seeks $375,000 over five years to fund an automated drone that can be dispatched to 911 calls, aligning with a national trend of police evaluating drone programs while amid heightened concerns about surveillance.
South Florida firefighters Robert Suarez and his son responded to the September 11 attacks, traveling to New York to assist in rescue and recovery as part of a nationwide out‑of‑state deployment.
A three‑year‑old in East Texas assisted her mother during a seizure, illustrating how early teaching of emergency response skills can enable young children to help in critical situations.
Wilton has asked Saratoga County for emergency funding to clear debris from an August EF‑1 tornado, aiming to speed up recovery and restore safety in the community.
A vehicle fire on July 22 ignited a commercial plaza near Eglinton Avenue East and Kennedy Road in Scarborough, prompting Toronto Fire Services to treat the blaze as suspicious and launch an investigation. The fire spread quickly, affecting nearby businesses and causing temporary traffic disruptions.
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara unveiled a statewide "Take Me Home" registry to help first responders locate vulnerable New Yorkers, a move prompted by the death of a seven‑year‑old child with autism. The proposal aims to improve emergency response for at‑risk individuals across New York State.
On the evening of July 5, 2026, Wildwood Beach Patrol, police and firefighters rescued nine swimmers who were struggling in the surf at Wildwood Beach. The coordinated effort brought all individuals safely back to shore without injury.
