fire – STAR 94.3

Greer Fire expands to 20,000 acres, over 700 personnel battling flames

Monday, May 19 by ABC News

(GREER, Ariz.) -- A wildfire in eastern Arizona continues to burn, expanding to over 20,000 acres, with more red flag warnings in effect on Monday.The Greer Fire, named after the small community in Arizona's White Mountains where the blaze sparked on May 13, has... Read More.

No more Nottoway: Historic Louisiana plantation house destroyed in massive fire

Friday, May 16 by ABC News

(WHITE CASTLE, La.) -- A devastating fire destroyed the Louisiana's historic Nottoway Resort, the largest antebellum mansion in the South, officials confirmed Friday."The fire has been contained now, but there's no more Nottoway. The house is completely destroyed," Iberville Sheriff's Department Capt. Monty Migliacio... Read More.

Fatal New Jersey house fire ruled a murder-suicide: Prosecutor

Wednesday, May 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- A massive fire on Sunday that leveled a New Jersey home, where first responders later recovered the bodies of a man and a woman, has been ruled a murder-suicide, authorities said Tuesday.Neighbors reported hearing a blast around the time of... Read More.

Minnesotas raging Camp House Fire explodes to nearly 12,000 acres

Wednesday, May 14 by ABC News

(ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MN) -- Three major wildfires raging out of control in the same Minnesota county have burned more than 20,000 acres combined, destroying dozens of structures, triggering evacuations and prompting the governor to call in the state National Guard to help battle... Read More.

IDF investigation finds Israeli tank fire responsible for death of UN staffer

Friday, April 25 by ABC News

(GAZA) -- Initial findings in an ongoing Israel Defense Forces investigation found that Israeli tank fire caused damage to a United Nations structure in central Gaza in March, killing one UN staffer and injuring five others.The incident occurred one day after the ceasefire collapsed,... Read More.

It could have been me: FSU student who saw gunman fire first few shots recounts harrowing shooting

Friday, April 18 by ABC News

(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) -- Members of the Florida State University community will return to the areas in and around the student union building on Friday for the first time since Thursday's shooting.They are being allowed there to retrieve the personal belongings they left behind --... Read More.

6 million under red flag warnings as extreme fire danger increases in Southwest

Thursday, April 17 by ABC News

(ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.) -- More than 6 million people in multiple states across the Southwest and South Plains are under red flag warnings Thursday as strong winds and warm temperatures are forecast to increase wildfire threats.Firefighters in New Mexico, West Texas, Colorado, eastern Arizona, central Kansas... Read More.

United Airlines flight sees engine fire after takeoff due to apparent rabbit strike

Wednesday, April 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A United Airlines flight experienced an engine fire shortly after takeoff that was apparently caused by a rare rabbit strike.United Flight 2325 had departed Denver International Airport en route to Edmonton, Alberta, on Sunday when the incident occurred.LiveATC audio documents the... Read More.

First look at Avatar: Fire and Ash shows off new Navi clans

Friday, April 4 by ABC News

Avatar: Fire and Ash made a big splash at CinemaCon 2025.Convention attendees were all given 3D glasses to wear while watching a trailer for the film, which has yet to be released to the general public. According to Variety, the trailer showed off... Read More.

Animal sanctuary owner, about 100 cats die in fire, officials say

Tuesday, April 1 by ABC News

(MEDFORD, N.Y) -- An animal sanctuary owner and roughly 100 cats have died in a fire on Long Island, according to officials.The flames broke out at approximately 7:15 a.m. on Monday at Happy Cat Sanctuary in Medford, according to the Suffolk County Police Department.... Read More.

Silver Fire in California spreads to 1,200 acres, prompts evacuations

Monday, March 31 by ABC News

(BISHOP, CA) -- A vegetation fire in California rapidly spread to 1,250 acres on Sunday, prompting evacuations of parts of Inyo and Mono counties.The fire was first reported just after 2 p.m. PT near Highway 6 and Silver Canyon Road north of Bishop, California,... Read More.

3 people, including 3-year-old girl, critically hurt in fire and possible explosion at Detroit apartment building

Monday, March 31 by ABC News

(DETROIT) -- Three people, including a 3-year-old girl, were critically hurt in a fire and possible explosion at an apartment building in Detroit, officials said.The fire was reported around 4 a.m. Monday, and when crews arrived, they found people "hanging off" windows, "ready to... Read More.