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I-Team Uncovers New Information on Firefighter's Death
An LA County firefighter died while battling flames that ripped through a home in Palos Verdes. But the NBC 4 I-Team is learning new information about the circumstances that led to his death. Eric Leonard reports for the NBC 4 News at 5.
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Memorial Grows for Firefighter Killed While Battling Fire
Family and friends remember a firefighter that died in the line of duty. Beverly White reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2021.
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LA County Firefighter Who Died Battling Rancho Palos Verdes Blaze Was Father of Two
A procession carried his body from hospital, and counselors were brought in to help those grieving Jonathan Flagler. Angie Crouch reports Jan. 6, 2022.
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WATCH: Firefighter Body Camera Captures ‘Smoke Explosion' in Portland Blaze
Fire officials in Portland, Ore., released footage on Wednesday showing the moment several businesses combusted in what they call a “smoke explosion.”
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OC Firefighter Displays 2,977 Flags to Honor Lives Lost on 9/11
For nearly 20 years, an Orange County firefighter has decorated his front yard as a tribute to 9/11, but it’s more than flags and crosses. Vikki Vargas reports for the NBC4 News.
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OC Firefighter Pays Tribute to 9/11 Victims Using 2,977 Flags to Honor Lives Lost
For nearly 20 years, an Orange County firefighter has decorated his front yard as a tribute to 9/11, but it’s more than flags and crosses. He says it’s a slice of history created so that people never forget.
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How PG&E Is Fighting Its Massive Wildfire Problem With Microgrids, Power Shutoffs and Cutting Down Trees
California’s largest utility company has been blamed for half of the state’s most destructive fires since 2015. Now it has a plan to reduce the risk of sparks.
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Questions Remain Over Deadly Shooting of Firefighter by Colleague in Agua Dulce
As the LA County Fire Department mourned the death of a firefighter, a probe continues into the shooting motive. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.
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Firefighters Salute Colleague in Procession From Agua Dulce Fire Station
A procession carried the body of a slain firefighter from the Santa Clarita Valley fire station where he was shot and killed to the coroner’s office. Darsha Philips reports for Today in LA on Wednesday June 2, 2021.
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Heartbroken Community and Colleagues Mourn Firefighter Killed at Fire Station
Firefighters saluted a colleague Tuesday night as the body of a slain colleague killed in a shooting was transported in a solemn procession from Fire Station 81 in the Santa Clarita Valley to the coroner’s office near downtown Los Angeles.
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Tight-Knit Community Reacts to Deadly Shooting of Firefighter
Acton is a small close-knit community and because it’s no stranger to fire season, it shares a strong bond with firefighters who protect their homes. Hetty Chang reports for the NBC4 News on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.
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Deadly Threat: Firefighter Occupational Cancer Survivor Now Educating Colleagues
According to the International Fire Fighters Association, occupational cancer is the leading cause of line of duty deaths in the fire service.
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Celebration of Life for SF Firefighter Killed on Duty
A celebration of life for San Francisco firefighter-paramedic Jason Cortez took place Tuesday morning at Oracle Park in San Francisco.
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Couple Arrested in Disappearance of Los Angeles Firefighter in Baja California
Two people allegedly involved in the disappearance of a Los Angeles firefighter in Rosarito, Baja California have been arrested, the Attorney General’s Office of the State of Baja California confirmed.
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Couple Arrested in Missing Firefighter Case
According to the Attorney General, suspects Fanny N., 32, and Santos N., 27, were arrested Thursday, on a highway to Playas de Rosarito for their alleged involvement in the disappearance of Frank Aguilar, a California firefighter who disappeared without a trace in late August. Hetty Chang reports for NBC4 News on Oct. 9, 2020.
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Missing Firefighter May Have Been Picked Up, Investigators Continue Searching for Clues
The search for a firefighter reported missing more than a week ago continued through the weekend.
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Firefighter Likely Kidnapped in Mexico
The mayor addressed the case of a missing firefighter. Carolyn Johnson reported on NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020.
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Body Recovered of Detroit Firefighter Who Helped Save Girls
Crews have recovered the body of a Detroit firefighter who vanished in the Detroit River while helping save some girls from drowning
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Firefighter Charged With Groping Girl in Newport Beach, Having Child Porn
A U.S. Forest Service firefighter was behind bars Thursday on charges of possession of child pornography and groping a 12-year-old girl in Newport Beach. Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying additional potential victims. Jacob Daniel Carothers, 38, of San Jacinto, was arrested Wednesday on a warrant by Newport Beach police and was being held on $100,000 bail….
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Firefighter Home After Long Battle with COVID-19
As seen on Today in LA on Sunday, June 28, 2020.