3 firefighters among 25 killed in Russia wildfires

By Mansur Mirovalev The Associated PressMOSCOW &#8212; Forest fires raged across Russia on Friday, destroying villages, surrounding one southern city and killing at least 25 people, including three firefighters. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin consoled survivors at one smoldering village and urged officials to redouble their efforts against the blazes.The fires have spread quickly across more than 200,000 ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWatchdeskPost/~4/KN7xcrmMAsM" height="1" width="1"/>

Firefighter faces new sexual assault charge

DAYTONA BEACH -- A second woman who told police of a harrowing experience she had with firefighter Adam Silva -- already charged with rape -- has surfaced and now investigators are looking to arrest the 30-year-old suspect, officials said today.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWatchdeskPost/~4/v2PUHCKEbdI" height="1" width="1"/>

Firefighter jailed on new sexual assault charge

DAYTONA BEACH -- A second woman has come forward telling police that firefighter Adam Silva tried to rape her and the attack occurred right after the suspect sexually battered another woman, detectives said. There is a warrant out for Silva, 30, in the second incident. Police could not find him Thursday night.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWatchdeskPost/~4/TmtoTaEQtbE" height="1" width="1"/>

Arson suspected in Junction City fire

JUNCTION CITY - Authorities believe a fire that completely burned an unoccupied home in Junction City early this morning was arson.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWatchdeskPost/~4/sE13Llk5Tlo" height="1" width="1"/>

Torrington Volunteer Fire Department MD fundraiser

The Torrington Volunteer Fire Department and the Muscular Dystrophy Association are teaming up for a Fill-the-Boot event Saturday, Aug. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the intersection of Main Street and U.S. Highway 26/85.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWatchdeskPost/~4/p0LNVvzyGoY" height="1" width="1"/>

Arson destroyed a Junction City house, chief says

Arson caused an early Friday morning fire that destroyed an abandoned, vacant Junction City house th<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWatchdeskPost/~4/AMXSFydHYV8" height="1" width="1"/>

Va. Town May Consider Pre-emptive Devices

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Firefighter faces additional sex charge

A Daytona Beach firefighter who was arrested earlier this week on a charge of sexual battery now faces a charge of attempted sexual battery in an unrelated case.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWatchdeskPost/~4/MTBTr1EA0XE" height="1" width="1"/>

House Fire in Youngsville

Major house fire at 119 Romero Road off of Chemin Agreable in Youngsville. The house was engulfed in flames. There are no reported injuries. Permalink &#124; Comments<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWatchdeskPost/~4/2FOP5Kkzx4U" height="1" width="1"/>

Firefighters attack river of flame near LA; 1,000 homes evacuated

The Associated PressPALMDALE, Calif. &#8212; Aircraft and about 500 firefighters attacked a river of flame running through grassy hills northeast of Los Angeles Friday as residents of about 1,000 homes waited to see if the blaze is kept away.The wildfire in the Antelope Valley has burned at least three outbuildings, and homes in Leona Valley and Anaverde were still evacuated.A mandatory evacuation for ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWatchdeskPost/~4/weVrIsU1ONI" height="1" width="1"/>