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Crash, Inferno at Kansas Race Recalled

July 25--Those who were at the Kansas State Fairgrounds on that sizzling hot day in late July 1974 can still see the images. The sounds are still ringing in their ears. It was the annual Hutchinson Grand Nationals auto races, and a capacity crowd was on hand. What happened during the super-modified feature's first lap became one dirt-track car racing's most infamous moments. As the first lap was being completed, a thick cloud of dust engulfed the final turn and the straightaway. Visibility...

Crash, Inferno at Kansas Race Recalled

Brad Hallier
The Hutchinson News, Kan.
Created: July 25, 2014

There was no fire truck at the site because of a financial dispute.
New Haven Fire Chief Raises Right Hand

Rich Scinto
New Haven Register, Conn.
Created: July 25, 2014

Allyn Wright's swearing-in ceremony was accented by bagpipes.
Bacon, Mac & Cheese Chips Could Mean Lots of Dough for Ohio Firefighter

Amelia Robinson
Dayton Daily News, Ohio
Created: July 24, 2014

Dayton's Matt Allen is mixing it up in a national competition.
Tornado Leaves at Least Two Dead in Virginia Campground

Associated Press
Created: July 24, 2014

The twister also left more than 20 injured.

Ga. Firefighters Hurt in Tower Failure Suffered Back Injuries

Firehouse.com News
Created: July 24, 2014

Will Griffin suffered vertebra fractures, and underwent surgery.
Mother, Daughter Hurt in Philly Food Truck Blast Die

The Associated Press
Created: July 24, 2014

The teen died Tuesday, just days after her mother died of injuries...
Montana Apparatus Collision Leaves Chief Injured

Firehouse.com News
Created: July 24, 2014

Fort Shaw's tender and brush truck collided while responding to a grass...
Slow Alert to N.D. Oil Fire Causes Concern

JOSH WOOD
Associated Press
Created: July 24, 2014

A more efficient system must be established to alert residents.
Five-Alarmer Damages Businesses in Williston Park, N.J.

John Valenti
Newsday
Created: July 24, 2014

Thirteen departments assisted with the blaze.
Hurricane Shutters Trapping Fla. Residents in Homes

Eliot Kleinberg
The Palm Beach Post, Fla.
Created: July 24, 2014

Firefighters say they should stay up when there's no threat of storms.