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One Firefighter Killed, Four Others Injured Battling Intense Baltimore Rowhome Fire One Firefighter Killed, Four Others Injured Battling Intense Baltimore Rowhome Fire
One Firefighter Killed, Four Others Injured Battling Intense Baltimore Rowhome Fire Maryland is in mourning after one firefighter died and sever others were injured battling a massive rowhouse blaze. Several homes went up in flames on Thursday afternoon in Baltimore, and the furious fire claimed the life of one and left at least four other with various burns and other injuries, according to city officials. The firefighter's name has not been released, pending the notification of his family. "Tonight, it is with a heavy heart that I must announce one member has tragically perished as a result of his injuries," Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace said during a briefing. Sh…

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by Zak Failla
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Funeral Arrangements Announced For Fallen Baltimore City Firefighter Juan Wilson Funeral Arrangements Announced For Fallen Baltimore City Firefighter Juan Wilson
Funeral Arrangements Announced For Fallen Baltimore City Firefighter Juan Wilson The Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734 announced funeral arrangements for a paramedic and firefighter who suffered a medical emergency while on the job and died late last month. Visitation for Juan Wilson will be held between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, and Tuesday, Nov. 15 at the Wylie Funeral Home on Liberty Road in Randallstown. The following day, there will be a Line of Duty Memorial Service at the New Antioch Baptist Church of Randallstown on Old Court Road, with a planned uniformed fire department lineup at 9 a.m. and the service will begin at 10:30…

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by Zak Failla
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D.C. Fire Department Announces Death of Firefighter With 19 Years Of Service D.C. Fire Department Announces Death of Firefighter With 19 Years Of Service
D.C. Fire Department Announces Death of Firefighter With 19 Years Of Service The D.C. fire department announced this week that a 19-year veteran of the department has died.  Firefighter Dejuan Woodland passed away from a medical issue on Wednesday, June 29, a department spokesperson said. Woodland joined D.C. Fire and EMS in 2003 and was stationed on Truck 2 during his entire tenure, a tweet announcing his death said.  Fire officials are meeting with Woodland's family on Thursday to discuss how the department can help. They do not plan to release any more information until after speaking with them.  #DCsBravest are deeply saddened to announce the death of Activ…

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by Josh Lanier