Israel returns fire following shooting from Syria

JERUSALEM-The Israeli military says gunfire from Syria hit an Israeli patrol on the Golan Heights overnight, damaging a vehicle and prompting the troops to fire back.

denverpost.com (17 hours ago)

Monster tornado demolishes Okla. town

A monstrous tornado as much as a mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods with winds up to 200 mph, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school.

thedailyjournal.com (17 hours ago)

Dodgers' Kershaw does job against Brewers amid questions about manager's job

Los Angeles Dodgers General Manager Ned Colletti was evasive when asked Monday about Don Mattingly's job status, refusing to say whether the last-place team could fire its manager this week.

miamiherald.com (17 hours ago)

Fire damages home, displacing four

CHARLTON - A three-alarm fire heavily damaged a North Main Street home Monday morning.

telegram.com (17 hours ago)

Official skeptical of FD report

STURBRIDGE - A top official with the Western Massachusetts Fire Chiefs Association is questioning the motive and expertise of the consultant who recently did a critical study of the Sturbridge Fire Department.

telegram.com (17 hours ago)

Galena City Council promotes Randy Beadle to fire chief

The City Council has approved the promotion of Randy Beadle to fire chief for the city of Galena. He previously has served as assistant fire chief.

thonline.com (18 hours ago)

Embattled G4S boss Nick Buckles to step down

The boss of security giant G4S is to stand down - just months after he came under fire for his company's botched handling of its Olympics Games contract.

independent.co.uk (18 hours ago)

2 Lansford meth labs shut down

Just hours after a fire Sunday in a Lansford home that contained a methamphetamine lab, police arrested three people and shut down a second meth lab in the small Carbon County community. "In four hours we took down two suspected meth labs," Lansford poli

standardspeaker.com (18 hours ago)

Syria crisis: Israel returns fire

Israeli troops have shot at targets in Syria in response to gunfire at its forces in the Golan Heights as the violence in Syria also spills over into Lebanon and IraqMatthew WeaverGuardian readers

guardian.co.uk (18 hours ago)

Fishing vessel fire out; no injuries - Tue, 21 May 2013 PST

SEATTLE – The Coast Guard said an engine room fire originally reported as uncontrolled aboard a 314-foot fishing vessel off the Washington coast has been extinguished. No injuries were reported ...

spokesman.com (18 hours ago)

N.H. firefighters urge House to pass casino bill

New Hampshire firefighters are urging the House to pass a casino bill Wednesday to provide more revenue for state programs. David Lang, president of the Professional Fire Fighters Of New Hampshire, said at a State House press conference Monday that the state needs money to pay for mental health programs and other...

boston.com (18 hours ago)

TowerBrook strikes quick-fire clothing double

The private equity firm has bought a majority stake in French retailer Kaporal, its second investment in a clothing company in little over a week

efinancialnews.com (18 hours ago)

Firefighters rescue small dog in mobile home fire

Firefighters saved an unconscious dog named Scooter from a mobile home fire in the 6400 block of 201st Avenue SW in the Rochester/Grand Mound area Monday morning, according to the West Thurston Regional Fire Authority.

theolympian.com (18 hours ago)

Dunkirk hydrant-flushing under way

Town employees will be flushing fire hydrants in Dunkirk this week through Friday.

thestarpress.com (18 hours ago)

'Catching Fire' a Cannes hit

msn.com (18 hours ago)

Fire captain's rank restored by Civil Service Commission

A Tucson fire captain demoted over sexual assault allegations by a former firefighter had his rank restored on Monday.

azstarnet.com (18 hours ago)

Briefs -- Published May 21, 2013

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK - Fire season began Monday in Yosemite National Park, park officials announced.

recordnet.com (18 hours ago)

Officially fire season at Yosemite

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK - Fire season began Monday in Yosemite National Park, park officials announced.

recordnet.com (18 hours ago)

Israel returns fire following shooting from Syria

The Israeli military says gunfire from Syria hit an Israeli patrol on the Golan Heights overnight, damaging a vehicle and prompting the troops to fire back. The military said on Tuesday that the Israeli troops reported a "direct hit" from the return fire but provided no further details. Sporadic fire from Syria's...

foxnews.com (18 hours ago)

G4S boss Nick Buckles steps down

The boss of security giant G4S is to stand down - just months after he came under fire for his company's botched handling of its Olympics Games contract.

standard.co.uk (18 hours ago)

Israel returns fire following shooting from Syria

JERUSALEM (AP) - The Israeli military says gunfire from Syria hit an Israeli patrol on the Golan Heights overnight, damaging a vehicle and prompting the troops to fire back.    

boston.com (18 hours ago)

Woman suspected of setting grass fire

Woman suspected of setting grass fire A woman has been arrested for allegedly using a lighter to start a hilly grass fire in Martinez that burned close to homes before firefighters snuffed it, authorities said Monday. Firefighters with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District put out the blaze, with the help...

sfgate.com (18 hours ago)

Fire restrictions start Wednesday in most forests

Most of Arizona's national forests will impose fire restrictions for the Memorial Day weekend as the state enters the long, dry period before monsoon moisture arrives in early July and the pot…

azstarnet.com (18 hours ago)

Deptford cop saves man in fire

The quick action of a veteran police officer likely saved a man's life early Monday morning.

courierpostonline.com (18 hours ago)

Israel returns fire following shooting from Syria

JERUSALEM (AP) - The Israeli military says gunfire from Syria hit an Israeli patrol on the Golan Heights overnight, damaging a vehicle and prompting the troops to fire back.

yahoo.com (18 hours ago)

Proposed frack rules draw fire

The U.S. Department of Interior has proposed new rules for hydraulic fracturing of oil and gas wells ...

abqjournal.com (19 hours ago)

2 kids killed in condo fire

Authorities say two children have died and four other people injured from a fire at an Indianapolis condominium building.

journalgazette.net (19 hours ago)

Springs fire department plucks bear from pine

COLORADO SPRINGS - It was a bigger-than-average tree rescue for firefighters in Colorado Springs.

denverpost.com (19 hours ago)

Off Wash. coast: crew puts out fishing vessel fire

The crew aboard a 314-foot fishing vessel off the Washington coast managed to extinguish an engine room fire originally reported as uncontrolled, the Coast Guard said Monday.

seattletimes.com (19 hours ago)

Tamarack fire defendant a no-show at sentencing

KINGSTON - Lance Muckenhaupt was a no-show at his sentencing Monday for his role in a fire that heavily damaged the Tamarack Lodge last year.

recordonline.com (19 hours ago)