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Donald Trump Under Fire for Telling Iowans to “Get Over” School Shooting

Perry, Iowa – Former President Donald Trump addressed a campaign event in Iowa, telling the audience to “get over” a deadly shooting at a high school in the state that occurred just 36 hours earlier. This statement came following the tragic incident where one student was killed and seven others were wounded during the first day of school. While Trump initially offered sympathy and emotional support for the victims and their families, his comment to …

17-Year-Old Opens Fire at Iowa High School, Killing a Sixth-Grader and Wounding Seven Others on the First Day Back from Winter Break

PERRY, Iowa — A 17-year-old student at a small-town Iowa high school opened fire on the first day back from winter break, tragically killing a sixth-grader and injuring seven others. The victims included four students and three staffers. The suspected shooter was later identified as Dylan Butler, a student at Perry High School. Following the shooting, school superintendent Clark Wicks announced that classes will be canceled for the entire next week, with a planned return …

Tragedy Unfolds as 17-Year-Old Opens Fire at Iowa High School After Winter Break

PERRY, Iowa – A tragic incident unfolded at a high school in Perry, Iowa, as a 17-year-old student opened fire on the first day back after the winter break. The shooting resulted in the death of an 11-year-old sixth-grader and left seven others injured, prompting chaos and panic as students sought refuge and safety. The victim, Ahmir Jolliff, succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds, and the Iowa Department of Public Safety ruled his death a homicide. …

Aurora Woman Sentenced for First-Degree Murder and Arson After Fatal House Fire

Sentencing is currently ongoing in a Barrie, Ontario courtroom for Melissa Galea, a woman found guilty of first-degree murder and arson in connection with a house fire that took the life of a 38-year-old man four years ago. The victim, Troy Stephen Oakley, was discovered dead inside the Edward Street house in Aurora after firefighters extinguished the flames on July 27, 2019. During victim impact statements, Oakley’s family expressed the devastating impact of his death, …

Person Injured in Woburn, Massachusetts After Fire and Apparent Explosion

Woburn, Massachusetts – An individual sustained injuries on Thursday afternoon following a fire and apparent explosion in Woburn, Massachusetts. Emergency responders were quick to the scene on New Boston Street, where the victim was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Massachusetts Fire Marshal’s Office. The presence of a large emergency response and footage depicting the scene drew attention to the incident. Fortunately, investigators confirmed that a sprinkler system contained and extinguished …

New Documentary “Behind the Smoke” Tells the Story of St. Augustine Gas Station Fire and Its Impact on Firefighters

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – A documentary is set to premiere at the St. Augustine Film Festival, shedding light on the 2011 explosion at a BP gas station located on State Road 16 and Masters Drive. The film, titled “Behind the Smoke,” focuses on the challenges faced by firefighters and the long-term impact of toxic smoke exposure. Filmmaker Jacob Whitley captures the harrowing day of the gas station fire and the subsequent struggles of the firefighters. …

Quincy Man Arrested for Allegedly Trying to Set Raccoon on Fire

QUINCY, Mass. – A Quincy man has been arrested and charged after allegedly attempting to set a raccoon on fire. The Quincy Police department responded to a home on Royal St. on Saturday night, where they found two neighbors arguing and a live raccoon with burn injuries in a trap cage. Police officers obtained a video showing 63-year-old Andrew Chieu building a fire in a tin can and then placing the cage, with the raccoon …

Raccoon Rescued from Fire After Quincy Man’s Arrest

QUINCY, Mass. – A 63-year-old man, Andrew Chieu, was arrested in Quincy, Massachusetts, on Saturday for allegedly attempting to set a raccoon on fire. According to reports from NBC Boston, officers were called to a home on Royal Street and discovered two neighbors arguing in the backyard. As they intervened, they noticed a live raccoon in a trap cage with burn injuries. A video presented as evidence showed Chieu building a fire in a tin …

Disaster Averted as Passengers and Crew Safely Evacuate from Plane Fire in Japan

TOKYO, JAPAN – A heroic tale of an airplane crash at Tokyo’s Haneda airport unfolded as passengers, crew, and the pilot worked together to safely evacuate the Japan Airlines jet after it collided with another plane and burst into flames. The pilot’s quick actions, the crew’s adherence to safety procedures, and the passengers’ cooperation resulted in a successful evacuation, despite the terrifying situation. The intense blaze took over six hours to extinguish, but the 12 …

Tragic Fire Breaks Out in Cambridge, Displacing Dozens and Resulting in One Fatality

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Early Tuesday morning, a fire broke out in a four-story, 29-unit building at 15 Chester St. in North Cambridge, displacing around 40 people and tragically leading to one fatality. Cambridge firefighters, police, and emergency medical services responded to the scene at 4:41 a.m. following reports of a loud explosion and heavy flames. The fire escalated to a three-alarm status, but emergency responders were able to bring it under control by 5:14 a.m. …