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9-1-1 Caller Reports Jesus On fire

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This photo was taken by Tiffani West-May, of Fairborn, who was on her way home from Cincinnati on Monday June 14, 2010. The photo was shot at 11:20 p.m. The large Jesus statue, iconic to I-75, was destroyed following an apparent lightning strike during a thunderstorm late Monday night.

Damages are estimated at $700,000.

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Read the entire story at the Western Star site.

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Fire breaks out at First St. scrap yard

2 mile area under smoke advisory
Traffic on East First Street has been blocked
Updated: Thursday, 20 May 2010, 12:32 PM EDT
Published : Thursday, 20 May 2010, 9:02 AM EDT

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) - A fire in East Dayton has firefighters busy and streets clogged.

The fire is burning in a scrap yard at Franklin Iron & Metal.

City officials are advising area residents and workers to remain indoors until more information in know about the toxicity of the smoke.

During an interview on 2 NEWS at noon, Chief Ron Fleming said they do not have enough resources to contain the fire. The fire department will need to let the fire burn throughout the day.

Officials from the Dayton Fire Department, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Emergency Management Authority and Public Health of Dayton and Montgomery County are currently on the scene.

Traffic on East First Street has been blocked in front of the business and police are advising drivers to avoid the area.

Franklin Iron & Metal is the same location that an artillery shell was found earlier in the week, prompting the call-out of the Dayton Bomb Squad.

The Montgomery County Health Department urges people living or working close to the fire should stay inside.

Dayton Childrens Hospital has also taken necessary precautions to prevent the smoke from entering the building.

The Montgomery County EMA has activated its Rumor Control Hotline at 225-6217 to answer additional questions from the public.

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Arson has crews working at the car wash

Officials first thought the cause was electrical

Updated: Tuesday, 18 May 2010, 8:16 AM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 18 May 2010, 8:15 AM EDT

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WDTN) - A fire at a car wash early Tuesday morning is being called arson by investigators.

Crews battled back flames at the Four Season's Car Wash on Yankee Street. The damage was contained to mostly one bay.

Officials first thought the fire was electrical in nature, but a look at surveillance video showed two people using a lighter to catch the brushes in the bay on fire.

The two men are described as white males in their 20's with slender builds. One had blond hair and another brown hair. The two were wearing hooded sweatshirts.

The fire was spotted by Miami Township fire crews who were coming back from a medic call. They went to check it out and were able to get the fire under control before Washington Township crews, who handle that terriotry, arrived.

Officials say the good fortunate of having firefighters first see the flames likely saved the building from further damage.

Sheriff's deputies are now investigating the arson. If you have any information call Crime Stoppers at 222-7867.

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WHIO TV http://whiotv.com and WKEF/WRGT http://daytonsnewssource.com both covered this fire, as well. WHIO does not provide video embed codes for their coverage. WKEF had very little coverage on their web site at the time of this post.

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Virginia Dog Causes Fire in FF Home

In reality, the fire was caused because items were left on the stove. The dog just contributed to the hazard by knocking the burner as it made its way to the stove top.

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100 Believed Dead in Perm, Russia Nightclub Fire

The use of pyrotechnics during a nightclub anniversary celebration in Perm has resulted in many injuries and deaths. RT.com has provided several reports and video in this compilation clip. It runs approximately eight minutes.

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Storage Unit Fire

Washington Township Fire crews have knocked down a storage unit fire this morning on Congress Park near Paragon road. More than six units are involved. No one has been injured. Cause of the fire is unknown; the fire marshal is on scene to investigate.

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Fire: Rental Insurance

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If you are a renter, don't hesitate to have a renter's insurance policy. Fortunately, the renter at this apartment did.

Also, if you have a stovetop fire, the recommended way to extinguish it (I'd rather you get out and call the FD) is to put a lid or bigger pan or cookie sheet over the top of it. Use the lid as a shield as you approach the burning pot or skillet. Tilt it into place and cover the pot. Turn off the heat. DON'T move the pot or skillet. Leave it there to completely cool.

Also, Ohio, as in many states, has a law that requires you to report fires like these. Best not to take chances.

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9-1-1 Caller Reports Jesus On fire

Fire breaks out at First St. scrap yard

2 mile area under smoke advisory

Traffic on East First Street has been blocked

News Video from WDTN

Arson has crews working at the car wash

Officials first thought the cause was electrical

Virginia Dog Causes Fire in FF Home

100 Believed Dead in Perm, Russia Nightclub Fire

Storage Unit Fire

Fire: Rental Insurance

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