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Crews Kept Busy With 2 Vacant House Fires Story from WYTV Channel 33 Web Site on 01/13/2012. Photo from the WYTV Channel 33 Web Site. Fire crews in two communities were kept busy battling vacant house fires Thursday evening. The first call came into Youngstown just after 6 p.m. When crews arrived at Albert and McGuffey, they found a house fully engulfed. Firefighters just let the structure burn. There is a used car lot next to the house and they sprayed the cars with water so they wouldn't get damaged. Then around 7:30 p.m., firefighters from Campbell and Coitsville battled a vacant house fire at 6th Street and McVey. Firefighters were able to contain the fire quickly, leaving mostly just smoke damage. There have been several vacant fires in Campbell in recent weeks, according to firefighters.

Jaws Of Life Used In Youngstown Accident Story from WFMJ TV21 Web Site on 01/22/2012. Firefighters had to use the Jaws of Life to free an accident victim. Around 7:00 p.m. Saturday evening an SUV and car collided with one another at the intersection of Midlothian Boulevard and Hillman Street. One victim was trapped and had to be cut out of a vehicle. That victim was taken to the hospital along with at least two others. There condition is unknown. No word on any charges at this time.

Two Youngstown Firefighters Promoted Story from WYTV Channel 33 Web Site on 01/24/2012. Photos from the WYTV Channel 33 Web Site. The city of Youngstown has promoted two of its firefighters. Tuesday morning, Mayor Chuck Samarrone swore in Terrrance Gamble and Michael Saddler as the newest lieutenants at the Youngstown Fire Department during a ceremony at City Hall. The two men will be taking over for firefighters who recently retired. Fire Chief John O'Neill said city officials have been committed to making sure there are enough firefighters to protect the city. "The mayor and council have been really supportive making sure our staff remains about 138 right now, and we have been real consistent with it," said O'Neill. "Budget-wise, it's fitting in real nice from year to year. With the tiered wages, it's really helped out a lot." O'Neill said they continue to hire more firefighters as more holes need filled. He hopes to have a larger swearing in ceremony in February for any new firefighters hired.

Firefighters Battle Blaze On Youngstown's South Side Story from WKBN TV27 Web Site on 01/25/2012. Photo and video from the WKBN TV27 Web Site. Youngstown fire crews were kept busy Tuesday, battling a vacant house fire at the corner of Dewey and Gibson on the city's south side. The house was engulfed in flames when fire crews arrived on scene around 8:30 p.m. and they just let the structure burn. It collapsed within 20 minutes. Firefighters did pour water onto a house next door to keep it from catching fire. No word on how the fire started.

Arson Investigators Looking At South Side House Fire Story from WKBN TV27 Web Site on 01/26/2012. Photo and video from the WKBN TV27 Web Site. Arson investigators are looking in to a house fire that broke out on the city's South Side Wednesday. It happened at a home on Cameron Avenue and was reported just after 10 a.m. The Youngstown Fire Department said no one was at home when the fire started. When crews arrived, smoke and flames could be seen coming out of the living room. It didn't take long to put out the fire.

Fire Damages Youngstown Home Story from Youngstown Vindicator on 01/26/2012. City fire personnel continue to investigate a blaze that broke out on Cameron Avenue this morning. Capt. Terry Stephens, of the Youngstown Fire Department, said the fire started at about 9:30 a.m. in the living room of a home at 927 Cameron Ave. The captain said the house is occupied, but no one was home at the time of the fire. Damages were estimated at about $5,000. Arson investigators are on the scene, and Stephens said the fire is still under investigation.

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