emergency services

Fire in JFK Airport Sparks Chaos, Prompt Evacuation

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A fire that broke out in an escalator at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Wednesday morning led to a chaotic evacuation of Terminal 8. The incident, which occurred around 7 a.m., filled the terminal with smoke, prompting a swift response from the Fire Department of New York (FDNY). Videos shared on the Citizen App depicted the ensuing chaos as police and firefighters arrived at the scene. Travelers, many with luggage in tow, were seen …

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Woman’s False 911 Calls Result in Person’s Death

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An Ohio woman, aged 34, has been found guilty of multiple felonies after making hundreds of fraudulent 911 calls, which led to the death of another individual due to the diversion of emergency services. Keisha S. Kennedy pleaded guilty to one count of disrupting public services, one count of making false alarms, and 25 counts of misuse of 911 systems. Kennedy, a resident of Zanesville, was accused of using local first responders as a personal …

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Man Sets Himself Ablaze in Supermarket

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A shocking incident unfolded in a Florida supermarket on Wednesday night when a 30-year-old man set himself ablaze, leaving him in a critical condition. The event took place in a Publix store located in Plant City, where customers and staff witnessed the horrifying act of self-immolation. Upon witnessing the incident, several customers immediately dialed 911, while others in the vicinity rushed to the man’s aid, attempting to extinguish the flames. Their quick actions likely prevented …

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American Airlines Plane Veers Off Runway at Rochester Airport

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An American Airlines aircraft veered off the runway and onto the grassy area after landing in snowy conditions at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport in New York on Thursday. The Embraer E145, which was carrying 53 passengers, had just touched down and was being taxied to the terminal around 4 p.m. when the incident occurred, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and American Airlines representatives. The mishap was attributed to “snowy airfield conditions” …

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Woman Found Dead on British Airways Flight

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A 73-year-old woman, initially believed to be asleep on a British Airways flight from London to Nice, was found to be deceased, reportedly due to a heart attack during the flight. The unsettling discovery was made by fellow passengers upon landing when the woman remained motionless while others were gathering their belongings to exit the aircraft. The alarm was raised when attempts to wake her proved futile. Concerned passengers alerted the flight crew, who promptly …

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Construction Worker Impaled by Rebar at Job Site

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A construction worker in Miami suffered severe injuries on Wednesday after a fall at a work site resulted in him being impaled by a piece of rebar. The incident occurred at a construction site located at 77 SE Fifth St. in downtown Miami, with emergency services arriving on the scene shortly after 1 p.m., according to Lt. Pete Sanchez. The injured worker was attended to by paramedics from the City of Miami Fire Rescue, who …

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