Firefighters responded to the building, which held a theatrical costumes shop, in a downtown commercial district at about 10 a.m., Fire Commissioner William Renaldo said. A GoFundMe to cover McClanahan's funeral expenses has raised nearly double the $10,000 goal, and Indiana Gov. The fire chief described the slain victim as "truly dedicated, one of our better firefighters and a true loss to our department.". The suspect is on the loose. Dogs Will Fight the Smuggling of Critically Endangered Pangolins. Indiana volunteer firefighter Jacob McClanahan was killed Wednesday, May 18, 2022, by a stranded Kentucky motorist he stopped to help, police say. "As fire chief, I never thought when our firefighters face danger, they would face that danger at one of our community fire stations," Osby said. Your brothers at Harrison Township will miss you. Stockton, Calif., Fire Capt. An Indiana firefighter was shot dead without explanation Monday after stopping to help a stranded motorist. Want to get in touch with someone at KENS 5? Vidal "Max" Fortuna, a more than 21-year veteran of the force, was shot. Renaldo said workers were using blowtorches on the buildings exterior before the fire and that heat may have transferred through brick or mortar to the interior and ignited paper or other combustibles. CNN A captain in the Stockton, California, fire department has died after a man shot him at the scene of a fire, officials announced at a news conference Monday. 1:31. Latest in Stoneham Firefighter Shot Dead: Suspect Arraigned - Stoneham, MA - The 24-year-old firefighter and another man were drinking and tossing a gun back and forth, officials say. You can follow him on Twitter @timothynerozzi and can email him at timothy.nerozzi@fox.com, Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. An ambulance was ordered, but he was declared dead upon arriving at the hospital. Fire crews have since put out the fire at the firefighter's residence and officials discovered a body in the yard of the home, CBS Los Angelesreported. Max was always considered a legacy firefighter and hes going to be missed.. 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Rescuers initially held out hope that the missing firefighter would be found alive as crews tried for hours to reach the spot where he was believed trapped. ABC 7 reports that the shooting occurred around 11 a.m. The Associated Press notes the fire station is about 45 miles north of Los Angeles. BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - A firefighter died inside a burning commercial building in downtown Buffalo on Wednesday, where a fire and sudden blast sent flames and smoke billowing into the street. Example video title will go here for this video. "She fought for her husband, her daughter, and all those in the community whose deceased family were treated with similar disrespect. A burning home in Acton, Calif. believed to be the home of an off-duty firefighter who was involved in a shooting at the Agua Dulce fire station, June 1, 2021. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Nine of these 18 firefighters suffered fatal cardiac events and three suffered strokes. The off-duty 1:52. No word on how the fire may have been started or the damage to the unit caused by the fire. Today, KENS 5 continues to set the standard in local broadcasting and is recognized by its peers for excellence and innovation. A firefighter in California was fatally shot Monday while putting out a dumpster fire, officials said. Officials say a veteran central California firefighter was fatally shot when he and others responded to a report of a dumpster fire and authorities arrested a suspect. Dont really know too many other firefighters who enjoyed the job as much as him, remembered Stockton Firefighters 456 Union President Mario Gardea. The county fire department said the shooting occurred just before 11 a.m. local time at Fire Station 81, which is located about 50 miles north of Los Angeles. All rights reserved. The family of the late Kobe Bryant has agreed to a $28.5 million settlement with Los Angeles County to resolve the remaining claims in a lawsuit over deputies and firefighters sharing grisly photos of the NBA superstar, his 13-year-old daughter and others killed in a 2020 helicopter crash, attorneys and court filings said Tuesday. A Warner Bros. Four firefighters were shot, two fatally, while responding to a blaze in upstate New York on Monday, and investigators believe the shooter set a trap. A captain in the Stockton, California, fire department has died after a man shot him at the scene of a fire, officials announced at a news conference Monday. Police said the suspected shooter died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. The man, who police believe was in his 50s, had been shot multiple times. Fire Capt. Fire Chief Richard Edwards said he was "devastated.". We use cookies to better understand website visitors, for advertising, and to offer you a better experience. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 81. 2023 The Associated Press. If she didnt see the start of the fight, all she knows is her boyfriend is getting strangled," he said. POMPTON LAKES, N.J. When a house in North Jersey exploded while firefighters "I stand here with a heavy heart. He has been charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Max Fortuna was responding to a blaze about 4:45 a.m. Monday, according to By signing up to the Blaze News newsletter you agree to receive electronic communications from Blaze Media that may sometimes include advertisements or sponsored content. Max Fortuna, a veteran firefighter with the Stockton Fire Department, was killed on the job, according to a statement from Stockton Fire Chief Richard Edwards, who said he was "devastated.". Legal Statement. Indiana volunteer firefighter Jacob McClanahan, right, was killed Wednesday, May 18, 2022, by a stranded Kentucky motorist he stopped to help, police say. The clerk asked Taylor to leave the store, but he refused. Longtime firefighter specialist Tory Carlon was shot and killed by his colleague Tuesday morning at Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 81 in the Agua Dulce area. Please check back for updates. Fortuna and other firefighters responded to call about a dumpster fire at about 4:45 a.m. Monday. Firefighters responded to the building, which held a theatrical costumes shop, in a downtown commercial district at about 10 a.m., Fire Commissioner William Renaldo said. Once they were on the scene, firefighters found a dumpster fire threatening a structure, Edwards said. CBS Green Bay affiliate WFRV-TV reports that Lundgaard war married and a father of three children. Chris Chester, Vanessa Bryant's co-plaintiff at the trial, was also awarded $15 million at trial, and reached his own settlement with the county in September for nearly $5 million more. A firefighter was killed in a massive four-alarm fire on Main Street in Buffalo's Theatre An Indiana firefighter was shot dead without explanation Monday after stopping to help a stranded motorist. Members of the firehouse identified the suspect to officers and gave them the description of his getaway vehicle, Lt. Brandon Dean of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said. Santi had been with KCFD since 2011. Anthony Santi, 41, died after being shot Oct. 6 during an altercation with another man that spilled into the parking lot. I ask you to keep Captain Fortunas family and the Stockton Fire Department family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.". Li told jurors that the close-up photos had no official or investigative purpose and were mere "visual gossip" shared out of a gruesome curiosity. Lundgaard died in a local hospital hours after being shot at the Transit Center in Appleton, about 100 miles north of Milwaukee. Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln said Fortuna was a hero. A gun was recovered at the scene, he said. Video recorded by bystanders showed teams of firefighters outside the building being knocked over and enveloped in a cloud of ash, then flailing to regain control of spraying hoses. Moore then retrieved a shotgun from the vehicle and fired at Holly. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Captain Vidal "Max" Fortuna, 47, was Hashmall argued that the sheriff acted swiftly and appropriately when he ordered the photos deleted. Fugitive in $18 million COVID fraud scheme extradited to U.S. Where things stand in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial, U.S. requests extradition of drug kingpin's son, Mexico says. We're proud of our legacy as we serve San Antonians today. The figure includes a newly agreed upon payment from the county of $13.5 million along with the $15 million a federal jury awarded Bryant's widow, Vanessa Bryant, at a trial in August. All rights reserved. Godspeed Jacob T. McClanahan. Firefighters responded to the fire and found the deceased man inside, shot several times. Eric Holcomb directed flags in Indiana be flown at half staff in Harrison County to honor McClanahan. The scene of the partial building collapse on January 24 in Baltimore, Maryland. The death toll has now risen to 38, as the fire department said Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Did you encounter any technical issues? A Stockton Fire Department SUV is parked at the scene where fire Capt. Moore was asked to place a small knife he was carrying inside his vehicle. The firefighter was believed to have been trapped by falling debris from a blaze that led to an explosion that sent flames and smoke billowing into the street. The rest of our firefighters on the scene were able to safely evacuate and unfortunately, he was not able to, Renaldo said at an afternoon news conference. Market data provided by Factset. 2023 Blaze Media LLC. The suspected gunman also wounded a fire captain before traveling to his nearby home where he barricaded himself and the residence was set on fire and burned for hours. First published on March 1, 2023 / 4:28 AM. Five were killed in motor vehicle crashes. 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You can find KENS 5 in more places than ever before, including KENS5.com, the KENS 5 app, the KENS 5 YouTube channel, KENS 5's Roku and Fire TV apps, and across social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more! Capt. 5 A firefighter from the Agua Dulce Fire Station in California was fatally shot Credit: abc7 This is my worst nightmare as the fire chief, Edwards said. However, prosecutors have declined to charge the customer's girlfriend, who shot the firefighter, claiming that she shot him to defend her boyfriend's life. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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