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Scoreboard Catches On Fire In Ohio [VIDEOS]

Jeremy Fenech — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:55:15 +0000

Here’s a story from the “There’s something you don’t see everyday” file. There was a 50-minute delay at the Columbus Crew stadium over the weekend. It wasn’t caused by rain or severe weather, though that probably would have helped when the scoreboard caught on fire. Apparently the speaker cabinet at the top of the board [...]

Massive Expolsion Rocks Marathon Refinery In Detroit [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:36:24 +0000

As we all know it doesn’t take much for gas prices to take a jump. I wonder if this will make that happen?A tank containing diesel fuel has exploded during maintenance work at Marathon Detroit Refinery, forcing a mandatory evacuation order for a nearby area. Authorities on the ground say the explosion injured an employee. [...]

Burton Fire That Killed 10 Horses Called 'Suspicious' [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:30:52 +0000

I drove past the scene yesterday. What a horrible site. The word ‘suspicious’ was not a word I wanted to hear connected with this story. Sgt. John Richards the acting fire marshal with the Michigan State Police says the fire is suspicious and results from lab tests are now needed to reveal exactly how the [...]

The American Inn On Dort Hwy Burns Locals say might help Curb Area Prostitution Problem [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:19:50 +0000

Thank goodness everybody got out unhurt. Looks like another hollowed out building on Dort Highway. Area residents say it might help curb the Dort Highway prostitution problem.Fire crews from all around the county responded. The cold weather made fighting the fire complicated. Several nearby fire hydrants were frozen. Take a look. ABC 12 – WJRT – [...]

Flint Area Businesses That We're Sad to See Closed in 2012

George McIntyre — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:39:59 +0000

While we're delighted that a few new businesses like Culver's, Crust, Angelo's, Beeman's Snack Shop and Freakin Unbelievable Burgers have set up shop in the Flint and surrounding area, we're saddened to say goodbye to several others.

A Dry Christmas Tree Can Engulf a Room in Flames in Just Seconds [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 18:15:08 +0000

This video of a dry Scotch Pine Christmas tree catching fire is downright scary. Watch how quickly the flames spread.

Fire Destroys Several Businesses in Downtown Byron [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:03:32 +0000

A fire that started in an apartment above Janelle's in downtown Byron has caused extensive damage.

Dotty's Pet Center Destroyed by Fire [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:22:16 +0000

Dotty's Pet Center in Clio was destroyed by a fire that started Sunday night at the business. The adjacent building was also destroyed in the blaze.

Arson is a possibility, as authorities have arrested two young teenagers that may be connected to the fire. The teens, both 14, were released to their parents after questioning, and could face felony arson charges.

Funny: Firemen Dressed in Drag Douse Flames [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:54:13 +0000

First, God bless these men and the work they do. But the question remains: Why are these firemen dressed in drag? Well, it turned out to be nothing scandalous! Just before the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Padua, Minnesota a truck fire broke out near the parade route. Firemen from the nearby town of Sedan [...]

Drunk Guy Doesn't Realize Car Is On Fire [Video]

Erin Bishop — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:46:49 +0000

How drunk do you have to be not to notice your car is on fire, while you're actually in it? A guy in Grand Rapids was so drunk that he fell asleep in his car but didn't notice it was on fire. Cops pulled him out of the car and the guy still didn't realize what was going on, even as cops tried to tell him his car was on fire. Watch what happens after the jump.

How Not to Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey [VIDEOS]

George McIntyre — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:20:48 +0000

"FIRE!"

No, you can't yell it in a movie theater, but that may be exactly what you yell if you cook your Thanksgiving turkey in a deep fryer!

Check out the videos, then please preheat the OVEN!

Couple Gets Married Amid Epic Resort Blaze [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:00:20 +0000

In Nova Scotia, a couple got hitched while a roaring fire tore through their wedding venue at the same time. Not exactly a picture-perfect start to a life of wedded bliss, right? On Saturday, Nancy and Michael Rogers were preparing for their wedding ceremony when the main lodge at the White Point Beach Resort caught [...]

Former 'Country Squire' Fire Labeled 'Suspicious'

J. Patrick — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:53:16 +0000

It's a location that hosted many Cars 108 events and parties. Today it is gone. The once popular eatery known originally as the Country Squire burned down over the weekend in what fire investigators term as a suspicious fire. Fire crews from at least a dozen area fire departments responded to the call about 6pm last Saturday. The building, formerly the home of restaurants like Broadstreet, R.C./ Coopers, and Bosley's, had been closed for almost 5 years. There was no electricity or gas service to the structure.

Suspect In Custody In Connection To Flint Fires [VIDEO]

Erin Bishop — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:52:19 +0000

ABC-12 reports that Flint police have a suspect in custody in regards to the fires that were set early yesterday morning. The person hasn’t been charged yet, but all nine fires are believed to have been set on purpose. Flint Fire Battalion Chief Andy Graves said the fires started around 12:30am yesterday morning, with three [...]

Oklahoma Kids Set Themselves on Fire for Fun

J. Patrick — Sat, 21 May 2011 12:33:53 +0000

There’s a hot new trend among teenagers in Oklahoma — and we emphasize the word “hot.” News 9 reports teens in the state have taken to setting themselves and their friends on fire. The kids douse their bodies with highly flammable body spray and then light themselves up, becoming the sort of stunt you usually [...]

Warrior Dash Draws Cast of Thousands [VIDEO]

Stu Allen — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 20:50:34 +0000

Warrior Dash is a 3.3 mile race that has participants jumping through fire, crawling through mud beneath barbed wire, jumping over junk cars and 9 other grueling obstacles. The event comes to Genesee County Parks’ E.A. Cummings Center on July 30th. As of January 18th, nearly 6,000 have registered for the all-day festival which seems [...]

Fire At Townsquare Media

Erin Bishop — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:46:11 +0000

Our holiday party was Saturday and much to my surprise, they found the copy of the 911 call I made when the building was on fire. I couldn’t believe they actually played it, even after a couple of my co-workers told me they wouldn’t do that! I suffered through the call as they played it [...]