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Tuesday November 24 2009

Paltry Sale For Once-proud Dome In Once-proud City

Talk About Getting Stuck With The Cheap Seats The Pontiac Silverdome, Built Three Decades Ago For $56 Million, Is Being Virtually Given Away Sold At Auction... more »
3:42 PM
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Teen Makes First Statement To Boy Set On Fire

The Youngest Of The Five Teenagers Accused Of Surrounding A Teenager And Setting Him On Fire Last Month Wished His Former Friend A Full And Speedy Recovery Jeremy... more »
11:29 AM
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Picayune To Annex Airport

The City Of Picayune Is Taking Steps To Annex The Local Airport The City Council Approved The Annexation This Past Week An Annexation Petition Must Now Be Filed... more »
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Man Charged With Gasoline Attack

A Hillsborough County Man Was Arrested After Authorities Say He Reportedly Threw Gasoline On His Girlfriend's Son And Threaten To Set Him On Fire The Sheriff's... more »
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Monday November 23 2009

2 Riley Agency Heads Exchange Barbs On Facebook

Two Agency Heads In Gov Bob Riley's Administration Have Traded Barbs On Facebook Over A Candidate For Governor Who Is Critical Of Riley The Montgomery Advertiser... more »
10:34 AM
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Feds To Release 2nd Chinese Drywall Report

The Federal Government Is Set To Release Its Second Report On Problematic Imported Chinese Drywall The U S Consumer Product Safety Commission, Which Is Leading... more »
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Woman In Wheelchair Rescued From Ala. Fire

Moulton's Fire Chief Says A Woman In A Wheelchair Was Rescued Through A Window After A Late-night Fire Broke Out In Her Home The Decatur Daily Reported That... more »
8:44 AM
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Cause Of Fire That Killed 5 Still Undetermined

Investigators Are Still Trying To Determine What Started A Mobile Home Fire That Killed A Young Mother And Her Four Small Children, The Youngest Just 2 Months ... more »
5:33 AM
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Dead Identified In Halter Marine Fire

Authorities Have Released The Names Of The Men Killed Friday In An Apparent Flash Fire Inside The Tank Of A Tugboat They Were Working On At V T Halter Marine In Moss Point... more »
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Saturday November 21 2009

5 Killed In Ocala Fire

An Ocala Woman And Her Four Children Were Killed When Their Home Caught Fire A State Fire Marshall Says The Single-wide Mobile Home Was Engulfed In Fire, And... more »
8:59 AM
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Baby Can Wait As Expectant Dad Finishes Spacewalk

A Spacewalking Astronaut Put Aside The Impending Birth Of His Daughter And Blazed Through His First-ever Venture Outside The International Space Station On Saturday ... more »
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Astronauts Finish Another Spacewalk, Still No Baby

A Spacewalking Astronaut Put Aside The Impending Birth Of His Daughter And Blazed Through His First-ever Venture Outside The International Space Station On Saturday ... more »
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Friday November 20 2009

Fire Destroys Abandoned House

An empty, single story house was destroyed Friday morning in West Mobile. more »
2:58 PM
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Comment by mob1: Thats cool, you just sounded like someone I know from Semmes fire.. Its all good. 10 Responses »

Gulfport Fire Chief ‘moving On’ After 34 Years

Fire Chief Pat Sullivan Is Retiring After More Than 34 Years With The Department Sullivan, Who Was Promoted To Chief In 2001, Would Not Discuss The Reasons Behind... more »
3:51 AM
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Victims Of Home Explosion Flown To Burn Unit

Two People Were Flown To A Burn Unit After Their Destin House Caught On Fire Authorities Say The Unidentified Victims Were Taken By Helicopter To Sacred Heart... more »
3:30 AM
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Deputies Fatally Shoot Man In Attack On Deputy

Authorities Say Palm Beach County Sheriff's Deputies Fatally Shot A Man In His Home After He Stabbed A Deputy During An Altercation Deputies Were Called To... more »
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Thursday November 19 2009

Man Hurt In Meth Lab Explosion

Baldwin County Sheriff Hoss Mack says Seminole man critically injured when meth lab exploded inside his mobile home more »
5:51 PM
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Comment by javaturner: Who Cares? I wish they would all blow up,maybe then the world would be rid of these losers. 1 Responses »
Monday November 02 2009

Woman Escapes Fire In Her Apartment

Mobile Fire Rescue says the fire started in a bedroom and caused $15 thousand in damage. The 52-year-old woman who lived there made it out unharmed. more »
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Friday October 30 2009

Fire Destroys Firefighter’s Home

A Gulf Shores Firefighter's home was destroyed in a fire--but smoke detectors saved his families life. more »
Tuesday October 20 2009

Family Of Four Loses Everything In Fire

A two and three year old girl need clothes. more »
Saturday October 17 2009

Apartment Fire Sends Woman To Hospital

A woman is in critical condition following a late night apartment complex fire near Pensacola. more »
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Comment by rmseek1234: 25 and a heart attack…not good. view »
Wednesday September 23 2009

Apartment Fire Damages Three Units

The fire at Canaan Apartments in Prichard started when a resident left a skillet on her stove. Everyone escaped without injury. more »
1:14 PM
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Comment by rmseek1234: Glad to hear everyone was OK. Things can be replaced,people can’t. view »
Thursday September 10 2009

Theodore Family Loses Everything They Own In House Fire

Mobile firefighters say an electrical problem caused the fire at 6360 Rester Road. more »
11:20 AM
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Sunday September 06 2009

Lightning Probably Started House Fire

Mobile Fire-Rescue officials say lightning likely sparked a destructive house fire in Mobile. more »
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Wednesday September 02 2009

18-Wheeler Explodes On I-10 Bayway

CAUGHT ON CAMERA ALDOT says the bridge is structurally safe. more »
Comment by SumOneILove: Thank gooness the driver was ok! view »

Fire Sinks Two Boats At Mobile Yacht Club

More than one million dollars in damages reported in early morning fire at yacht club off Dog River. more »
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Comment by pbrcoastie: FYI…it was the Coast Guard Sector Mobile’s Response department, not the Strike Team.  view »
Thursday August 20 2009

Midtown Man Charged With Arson

Mobile fire investigators make an arrest in Springhill fire.. more »
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Comment by JOESPKN: I think Kenneth will be soon feeling a old Bob Seger lyric “fire down below”, which there is several over the counter remedies. 9 Responses »
Wednesday August 19 2009

Tasered Homeless Man Catches On Fire

Ohio Police Say Officers Struggled with Man Inhaling from Aerosol Can.. more »
8:45 AM
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Comment by BamaBob: Tell her the man just heard that Al Franken is now a U.S. Senator. 15 Responses »
Friday August 14 2009

Big Loss For Small Businesses

Three Theodore businesses go up in smoke after an early morning fire and authorities are looking for answers. more »

Preview:  Theodore Business Owner Heartbroken

UPDATE: Mobile Police say a stolen car may be connected to the fire. more »
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Saturday August 01 2009

Lightning Strikes And Burns Prichard Home

Neighbors say a fast-moving storm led to a destructive fire Saturday afternoon. more »
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Comment by stewart66: Maybe the mayor of Prichard can get with Mother Nature(lighting) to do some clean up work in Alabama Village….... 1 Responses »
Tuesday July 21 2009

Fire Forces Tenants Out of Apartment Building

Quck spreading blaze breaks out in midtown Mobile. more »
7:49 PM
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Comment by bobcat: Good job MFD and rescue, MPD and everyone else who put their own safety aside when it came down to saving the lives of others, and to save as much personal… view »
Tuesday July 14 2009

Thrift Store Gutted By Fire Re-opens

Salvation Army Thrift Store in Foley re-opens 15 months after fire destroyed building more »
Wednesday July 08 2009

18-Wheeler Catches On Fire On I-65

Southbound lanes of I-65 were closed between I-165 and Highway 45 in Prichard because of an 18-wheeler that caught on fire. more »
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Monday July 06 2009

Bill Would Stop Convicted Teachers From Collecting A Paycheck

The bill was inspired by the case of former Washington County teacher Charlene Schmitz, who continues to draw pay more than a year after she was convicted of luring a student for sex. more »
Comment by ickthus: Good intentions but bad idea. Maybe leave it to just sex crime with children. 2 Responses »
Friday July 03 2009

Keep The 4th Fun

Fire officials want you and your family to have fun this Independence Day, they are warning you to celebrate safely. more »
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Comment by turnipman: Hey, it gives them clowns a chance to drive like they are at Daytona and BLAST thier SIRENS!!! 1 Responses »
Thursday July 02 2009

Lightning May Be To Blame For Fire

A house in flames in Fairhope Thursday night. Neighbors say they heard lightning hit. more »
10:52 PM
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Tuesday June 30 2009

Fire Destroys Business, Damages Two Others

The quick spreading blaze happened in Citronelle. more »

Firefighters Batte Strip Mall Fire In Citronelle

The fire damaged three businesses at a strip mall on North Third Street (Hwy 45). The southbound lane of Hwy 45 is closed. more »
2:08 PM
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Comment by mob1: I can not believe Civilians were allowed to walk into the building at Min 6 of the You tube video. Fire command at the time might want to review this next… view »
Sunday June 28 2009

Save The Baybreak Concert

Folks gathered to help a Fairhope business through song. more »
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Tuesday June 23 2009

Fire Officials Keeping Vigil In Bayou La Batre

A controlled burn gets out of hand, forcing evacuations. more »
Comment by Monkeys Uncle: The current ban allows forestry burns. I remember a burn got out of control in that same area in the not too distant past. Whoever did that last burn did… 3 Responses »

Fire Burning Out Of Control In Bayou La Batre

BREAKING NEWS The City of Bayou la Batre is evacuating people who live on Downey Street and in the Bayou Bend Apartments. more »
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Comment by rmseek1234: Can we do some controlled burns around some of the junk properties? Hope no lives or property(homes) are lost…. 4 Responses »

Deadly Apartment Fire

Mobile Fire-Rescue says 44-year-old Vincent Milne woke up to find his garage apartment on fire. But he couldn't get out. more »
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Sunday June 21 2009

Coden Church Moves Forward After Disaster

Sweet Bethel Missionary Baptist Church had an outdoor service on Father’s Day since their house of worship was destroyed. more »
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Comment by mustuknow: Where is Coden?  I am sorry I am not from the area, familiar with the South Alabama area but have never heard of Coden.  It is a shame that another… view »
Friday June 19 2009

Fire Engulfs Landmark Georgia Theatre In Athens

Police say a major fire has erupted at the landmark Georgia Theatre in Athens that has been a venue for Georgia bands including REM., Widespread Panic and the B-52s. more »
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Thursday June 18 2009

Coden Church Forced Outdoors

Members of Sweet Bethel Missionary Baptist Church are rebuilding after a fire and planning on holding services outside. more »
Wednesday June 17 2009

96 Year Old Church In Coden Catches On Fire

Firefighters have just extinguished a fire at Sweet Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Coden. more »
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Comment by Bikermike: I bet it was an electrical fire. view »
Sunday June 14 2009

Neighbors Help Rescue Family From Fire

The blaze tore through a Spanish Fort home Sunday, June 14th, 2009. more »
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Friday June 12 2009

Women’s Chenille Robes Recalled After Deaths Reported

Consumers are being urged to stop wearing a certain type of chenille women's robe made by Blair LLC after reports of six deaths when the robes caught on fire. more »
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Thursday June 11 2009

Storage Fire Cause Unknown

Customers will have to wait a little longer to assess the damage. more »
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Comment by jlb1198: I think you should be able too, kinda like renters insurance. The owners should have some sort if insurance that covers things like this. I feel sorry… 1 Responses »

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