A Different Kind of Brush Truck

 

AN ATLANTA, GEORGIA, LADDER TRUCK WAS ON THE STREETS Monday during a violent storm spate when they came across a large tree that had fallen across the roadway.  While they were out cutting the downed tree to clear the path, a gust of wind came along and toppled still another one that fell across the ladder...READ STORY and SEE MORE PICTURES

GM Recalls 1.5 Million Vehicles For Car Fire Dangers

Monday, 13 April 2009 

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WASHINGTON – General Motors Corp. is recalling 1.5 million vehicles because of potential engine fires.

GM says there have been no reports of any fires or injuries.

Some of the recalled vehicles are no longer in production. The recall includes the 1998-1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue, the 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1997-2003 Buick Regal, and the 1998-2003 Chevrolet Lumina, Monte Carlo and Impala.

It involves vehicles with a 3.8-liter V6 engine. The government says drops of oil could fall into the exhaust system and cause a fire in the engine.

GM spokesman Kerry Christopher says it was a precautionary measure for consumers

NJ Easter Garage Fire With Propane Tank Explosion

Monday, 13 April 2009

Hellskitchen2134 on YOUTUBE puts up a great video that reminds us of the dangers of garage fires and fires in general. Keep in mind in garage fires there may be flammable liquids, gases, or materials stored inside.

Text from hellskitchen:
At about 1320 on Sunday April 12 2009 the Bergenfield Fire Department was dispatched to 73 River Edge Road for a garage fire. Upon the arrivial of DC1, fire was showing from the garage area of the house. As first arriving companies entered the block, a propane tank exploded sending a chunk of the tank skipping across the street and hitting a house. Members made a quick stop of the fire preventing it from spreading to the attached house. A New Milford FAST Team along with engines from Hackensack and Teaneck responded to the scene while an engine from Dumont and an Englewood ladder covered the town. Companies were off the scene by 1530. Video by Alex Kneisler