5-11 Alarm fire in Salem WI 9-27-13

This is from Tim Olk: A 5-alarm fire was reported at the Salem Fire Protection District on Friday around 4 a.m. The incident took place at 9730 276th Ave in Camp Lake, involving a two-story apartment building measuring 100 by 75 feet. The call also included an interdivisional Box Alarm, indicating

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Level 3 charging speed explained (2023 update)

Last updated on July 14, 2023 Level 3 charging, often referred to as fast charging or DC charging, is the most potent form of electric vehicle (EV) charging. It allows vehicles to charge significantly faster compared to other charging levels like AC charging. Typically, Level 3 charging can charg

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Level 3 charging speed explained (2023 update)

Last updated 14-07-2023 Level 3 charging, also known as fast charging or DC charging, is the most powerful electric vehicle (EV) charging standard, offering much faster charging speeds than other levels of charging (AC) regular AC charging. When using a Level 3 charging station (DC fast char

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Box Alarm fire in Skokie, 1-21-20

Here’s a rewritten version of your text: --- Extracts from abc7chicago.com: A fire broke out early Tuesday morning in a house that was undergoing renovations on the 5200 block of Fargo Avenue in Skokie, located between Niles Center Road and the Edens Expressway. The incident was repor

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Fire Service News – Ford SUV recall

Excerpts taken from abcnews.go.com highlight a recent recall issued by Ford concerning nearly 43,000 small SUVs due to a potential issue where gasoline may leak from the fuel injectors and seep onto hot engine parts, thereby increasing the risk of fires. However, the proposed solution in this recall

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Fire Service News – Ford SUV recall

Extracted from abcnews.go.com: Ford has announced a recall for approximately 43,000 small SUVs due to potential fuel leaks from the fuel injectors, which could seep onto hot engine components, thereby heightening the risk of fires. However, the current recall fix doesn't involve directly repairing

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Evanston Fire Department history Part 39

From Phil Stenholm: Another Chapter in the History of the Evanston Fire Department Hey folks, I thought I’d share some interesting facts about how the Evanston Fire Department evolved during the 1920s and '30s. In the 1920s, the department grew significantly, hiring sixty new firefighters

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Evanston Fire Department history Part 39

From Phil Stenholm: Another chapter in the History of the Evanston Fire Department Motorola During the roaring twenties, the Evanston Fire Department expanded to include an 84-man team, bringing in sixty new firefighters. However, things took a turn during the 1930s when only nine new recruit

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House fire in Lake Zurich, 3-14-23

The Lake Zurich Fire Department was called to a house fire on Tuesday evening around 8:50 PM at 1073 Midlothian Road. Emergency responders quickly arrived on the scene to tackle the blaze, which appeared to have caused significant damage based on the images captured by local photographer Jim Leibach

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House fire in Lake Zurich, 3-14-23

The Lake Zurich Fire Department was called to a residential fire at 1073 Midlothian Road on Tuesday evening, just moments before 9 PM. Emergency responders quickly arrived on the scene to tackle the blaze, ensuring the safety of the residents and containing the situation. Attached are several image

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