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- 1Crews battle structure fire on Ocean Drive in Emerald Isle▼Emerald Isle crews battling active structure fire on Ocean Drive, officials say
Firefighters in Emerald Isle, North Carolina, are working to put out an active structure fire on Ocean Drive, according to local officials. Details on injuries, the extent of the damage, or the cause have not yet been released, and crews remain on scene as the situation develops.
- 2Firefighter significantly injured as Tesla crashes into fire engine in Simi Valley●Firefighter ‘significantly injured’ after Tesla crashes into fire engine in Simi Valley
A Tesla crashed into a fire engine in Simi Valley, California, leaving a firefighter with significant injuries, according to KTLA. Details on the crash cause and the firefighter's condition have not yet been released. The incident is drawing attention given ongoing concerns about Tesla vehicle crashes and risks to first responders.
- 3Iowa State research targets firefighters' cancer risk●ISU research aims to cut firefighters’ cancer risk
Iowa State University researchers are working on ways to reduce firefighters' elevated risk of cancer, which has been linked to exposure to toxic chemicals and smoke on the job. The Gazette reports on the effort, which comes as firefighting is increasingly recognised as a hazardous occupation with higher cancer rates than the general population.