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Evacuation Order in North Lubbock Reduced by Lubbock Fire Department

Allen Corbin — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:04:31 +0000

The evacuation zone in North Lubbock has been sizably reduced after crews started cleaning up an acid spill.

Evacuation Order Continues for Part of North Lubbock as Hazmat Crews Continue to Work on Containing Chemical Leak

Rob Snyder — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:23:28 +0000

About 100 people are still affected by an evacuation order issued last night due to a chemical leak in North Lubbock

UPDATED: Parts of North Lubbock Evacuated Due to Acid Leak with Bayer Crop Science

Rob Snyder — Thu, 09 May 2013 06:44:12 +0000

An acid leak in North Lubbock has caused some evacuations early Thursday morning

Man Identified in East Lubbock Fire Over the Weekend

Allen Corbin — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 22:07:09 +0000

The victim discovered at an East Lubbock apartment fire has been identified. 56 year old Lee Andrew Dial, Jr. was discovered at the Starlight Apartments by the Lubbock Fire Department.

Saturday Morning Fire in East Lubbock Leaves 1 Dead

Allen Corbin — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 16:21:08 +0000

The Lubbock Fire Department responded to a call at 12:37 a.m. to the Starlight Apartments at 2306 Fir Avenue. 1 person was killed in the blaze.

Toddler Dies After Being Backed Over in Parking Lot Thanksgiving Night

Cole Shooter — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 22:16:11 +0000

Authorities say that Carlos Gonzales had managed to run away from his mother in the parking lot, and ran behind a truck as it was backing out of a parking space.

Lubbock Fire Department to Hold Pinning Ceremony For 2012 Recruit Class

Cole Shooter — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:07:54 +0000

The pinning ceremony comes after an orientation period, a written exam and a physical test, as well as the basic certifications required for the job.

One Dead Following Lightning-Sparked House Fire in South Lubbock

Cole Shooter — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 16:10:03 +0000

Firefighters at a nearby station saw smoke coming from the home, and found the home without a 911 call being placed.

Lubbock Fire Department Kicks Off Annual "Fill the Boot" Fundraiser [AUDIO]

Ariel Walden — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:13:03 +0000

On Thursday's edition of Lubbock's First News, Daniel Garvin of the Lubbock Fire Department joined Chad Hasty and Rex Andrew about the upcoming "Fill the Boot" fundraiser.

Fire at Three B Brush Warehouse Erupts Tuesday Evening

Cole Shooter — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:38:55 +0000

Fire departments from Lubbock, Woodrow, Buffalo Springs Lake, and Wolfforth fought the blaze, which caused a a sizable amount of damage.

Motorcycle Crash Causes Fire in West Lubbock

Cole Shooter — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 23:19:44 +0000

The man had just purchased a new Harley Davidson motorcycle from Wild West Harley Davidson, located near Frankford Avenue and 58th Street this afternoon.

Lubbock City Council Approves Agreement Allowing Firefighters to Perform Emergency Treatments

Cole Shooter — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 21:46:24 +0000

Under the first response agreement, firefighters that are certified by the Texas Department of State Health Services will perform actual patient care.

Lubbock Firefighters Continuing Rescue Training at Water Tower

Rob Snyder — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:57:56 +0000

The Lubbock Fire Department will continue rescue training exercises at the water tower at 50th Street and Indiana Avenue tomorrow, starting at 8:30a.

Identities of Deceased Trailer Fire Victims Released

Julie Fisher — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:42:55 +0000

The three people who died in a fire Monday night have been identified.

Three People Dead in Southeast Lubbock Fire

Julie Fisher — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:19:38 +0000

Three people are dead after a mobile home fire in southeast Lubbock County.

UPDATED: Explosion at Lubbock Apartment Complex [VIDEO]

Chad Hasty — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:08:00 +0000

Major fire and explosion rocks the 1300 block of 65th Drive.

Four Car Crash on Loop Delays Traffic; One Vehicle Catches Fire

Julie Fisher — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:50:43 +0000

A four car pileup resulted in several injuries today on the Loop.

Lubbock Fire Department Conducting Rescue Training Exercises on Water Tower

Rob Snyder — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:11:18 +0000

Lubbock Fire Department firefighters will conduct three days of rescue training on the water tower at 50th Street and Indiana Avenue, near Monterey High School.

Authorities Find Body in Burning Building Sunday Evening

Cole Shooter — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:37:51 +0000

The fire broke out about 11:15 p.m. at Speedpro Imagining, located at 82nd Street and Avenue L.

Lubbock Firefighters Extinguish Blaze at Central Lubbock Apartments

Cole Shooter — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 22:17:44 +0000

57 firefighters were on the scene Monday afternoon with eight fire engines to fight the blaze at the Red Oaks Apartments.