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Yahoo
15-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Mobile's Alabama Task Force 1 search and rescue team deployed to Texas
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey sent a search and rescue team, including members of Mobile Fire Rescue, to Texas to assist in rescue and recovery efforts on Thursday. Global steel manufacturer announces $61 million investment; 100 jobs coming to Loxley According to a news release from Gov. Ivey's office, the state is sending a 40-person team that includes Alabama Task Force 1 from Mobile, the Tuscaloosa Fire Department and the Saraland Fire Department. The team includes members from different disciplines, including rescue, canine search, medical, hazmat, technical search and communications, according to the release. That multi-discipline tactic allows them to conduct search and rescue in all hazards, to include locating, accessing, medically stabilizing and extricating survivors from affected structures and areas, the release said. 'Search and rescue remains the goal, and Alabama is going to do all we can to lend a helping hand to Texas,' Gov. Ivey said. Gov. Ivey spoke on the connection to the devastating floods in Texas, in the loss of Alabama residents, and some Alabama residents still missing. 'We are heartbroken in Alabama and have lost two of our own,' she said. 'I pray for Sarah Marsh's family as they navigate the unimaginable loss of their precious daughter. My prayers are also with the Santanas as they grieve the loss of Camille and are still searching for three members of their family. Truly, we are all grieving alongside these Alabamians, as well as those in Texas and across our country.' Gov. Ivey said she was glad Alabama had the resources and trained people to assist in this tragedy. 'I am grateful to all those who are part of the search and rescue mission, and I pray for their safety and for the success of their mission,' she said. 'Y'all pray for Texas.' Backstreet boy wants it his way in court case against Walton County Sheriff's Office The team left at 3 p.m. today and will work in 12-hour shifts for up to 14 days, according to the release. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Yahoo
Fire at Mobile apartment complex displaces 3 families
UPDATE (12:30 p.m.): Mobile Fire-Rescue Department officials have released more information about a Monday night fire at The Estates at Lafayette Square. Secret camera in Gulf Shores bathroom leads to arrest, deputies say According to officials, they were called to the complex for a report of a 'possible fire' in building 24. When firefighters arrived, they found flames and heavy smoke coming from a ground-level apartment. Officials said no one was home at the time. Firefighters entered the apartment and found flames in the kitchen area, which were spreading into the walls and moving toward the second floor, according to officials. By 9:30 p.m., officials said the fire was under control. Officials said the damage was mainly limited to the one apartment unit, but three other units received minor to moderate smoke damage. Three families were displaced from their homes due to the fire. No one was injured during the fire, and the cause remains under investigation. PREVIOUS REPORTING MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A fire broke out Monday night at a Mobile apartment complex, has learned. Senior Bowl announces Panini America as new title sponsor Firefighters were called to the Estates at Lafayette Square around 9:15 p.m. on June 23. The apartment complex is located at 900 Downtowner Blvd. INCIDENT LOCATION: News 5 has reached out to Mobile Fire-Rescue for more information. You can see a video of the blaze in the video player above. This story is developing. News 5 will update this article as more information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Yahoo
Two hurt in downtown Mobile crash
UPDATE 6/10/25: Mobile Police sent a brief update Tuesday 'The vehicle was traveling south on Lawrence Street when it left the roadway and struck two light poles. The driver and a passenger had to be cut out of the vehicle by Mobile Fire-Rescue and were transported to a local hospital for treatment.' A spokesperson said speed could have been a factor as they continue to investigate. MOBILE, Ala (WKRG) – Two people are hurt after an SUV crashes in downtown Mobile before dawn Sunday morning. A vehicle crashed into two utility poles and a lamp post Sunday morning at the intersection of Church and South Lawrence Streets. Pensacola man had enough fentanyl to kill over 1.7 million people: ECSO The SUV ended up on its side. When we arrived one person was out of the vehicle on the ground being treated for injuries. Firefighters were still trying to pull a second person out of the vehicle while News 5 was there. The crash happened before dawn, after 3 am. Images and video show the bottom of one power pole was snapped in half, a second utility pole was leaning off center. Hundreds run across iconic Mobile bridge to help Africatown We don't know the condition of the two people who were hurt. We've reached out to Mobile Fire Rescue and are waiting to hear back. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
