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Three-alarm fire burning at San Jose storage facility, explosions reported

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:52 GMT

(KRON) -- A fire burning at a Public Storage facility in San Jose has been upgraded from two alarms to three alarms, the San Jose Fire Department confirmed on Wednesday evening. The Public Storage is located on Blossom Hill Road at Cottle Road. Video of the fire shows a massive amount of smoke and flame billowing from the structure. Tesla involved in ‘major injury’ vehicle collision in Santa Clara Roads in the area are closed and traffic is delayed. People are being advised not to drive over fire hoses and to obey all directions from fire crews and police officers. There are no injuries and everyone is accounted for, fire officials confirmed.Fire officials also said there have been reports of audible explosions from the facility. In video from the scene, "popping" sounds could be heard emanating from the blaze. Traffic conditions in the area are described as "bad."The San Jose Police Department is also on the scene and advises motorists that Blossom Hill Road is being impacted in ...

Sheriff: Missing teen last seen at Hayward home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:52 GMT

(KRON) -- Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a missing teenage boy, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) announced Wednesday evening on Twitter. Elijah Buttler, 16, was last seen Monday around 1 p.m. at his Hayward home on Standish Avenue. Elijah has black hair with short locks and brown eyes, authorities said. He is approximately 6-foot-3 and 120 pounds.He was last seen wearing a black windbreaker jacket, black shirt and gray Adidas sweatpants with white stripes. Elijah is often at Meek Estate Park on Hampton Road in Hayward, ACSO said. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }ACSO says if you have information about Elijah's location, contact 510-667-7721.

Three people given nine Narcan doses at BART stations after suspected overdoses

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:52 GMT

(KRON) -- Narcan was deployed three different times at two Bay Area Rapid Transit stations on Tuesday, and two took place at the San Francisco International Airport Station, according to BART police. Tesla bursts into flames after 'major injury' collision in Santa Clara The life-saving overdose reversal drug has been essential to emergency responders since the opioid epidemic and resulting fentanyl crisis took a firm hold on San Francisco. A transit ambassador administered four doses of Narcan to an unresponsive man at the 19th Street station. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }An officer deployed three doses of Narcan to an unresponsive man at the San Francisco International Airport station just after 4 p.m. Hours later, another officer admini...

Postal service executes Mission Terrace search warrant in connection to mail thefts, robberies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:52 GMT

(KRON) -- The execution of a search warrant in a San Francisco neighborhood took some community members by surprise on Wednesday morning. Tesla involved in 'major injury' collision in Santa Clara Community members in the Mission Terrace neighborhood woke to several United States Postal Inspector Service officers outside of a house on the 200 block of Tingley Street near Cayuga Avenue around 7:30 a.m. The officers were executing a search warrant in connection to a postal investigation, Jeff Fitch of the USPIS told KRON4. Photos from the scene show more than six USPIS officers. The San Francisco Police Department confirmed to KRON4 that its officers were also at the scene to assist. Movie theater to leave SF mall after Westfield departure Since the investigation is ongoing, USPIS could not confirm which incident the search was connected to. Fitch told KRON4 that there has been a significant uptick of crimes involving mail, particularly after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. T...

Big-rig fire on eastbound 580 in Livermore closes lanes, spreads to hillside

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:52 GMT

(KRON) -- A big-rig fire on I-580 east of North Flynn Road in Livermore shut down traffic across two lanes and set fire to a nearby hillside, according to Caltrans. Cal Fire says the fire has now spread to 10 acres and is 40% contained. One lane remains closed on eastbound I-580 as of around 7:20 p.m. Wednesday.The truck caught fire in the eastbound lanes. Major delays are expected, the CHP said shortly before 4 p.m. Wednesday. A photo of the burning truck shows a large cloud of smoke billowing from the rig's cab. 240 stolen catalytic converters found in Bay Area theft ring bust "Thank you for your patience and driving safely," the CHP said in a tweet.The fire has extended to the adjacent hillside, however, the driver was able to safely exit the vehicle, according to a Traffic CAD alert.There is no word yet on what caused the rig to catch fire. Crews are working to put out the fire on the adjacent hillside.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Canadian wildfire smoke gives Minnesota city the worst air in the US

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:52 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — St. Paul had the worst air quality in the United States on Wednesday as smoke from massive Canadian wildfires drifted across Minnesota a week after similar smoke blanketed the northeastern U.S. The smoke was “near the worst” on record for the Twin Cities, the Star-Tribune reported, citing Nick Witcraft, an air-quality meteorologist with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.Air quality hit “red” on the U.S. government’s color-coded index, meaning it was unhealthy for everyone. The air was particularly dangerous for children, older people and those with asthma and conditions like diabetes and heart disease.Karen Berg-Moberg decided to go on a bike ride at Como Lake in St. Paul with a friend despite the air. She was ready to cut their trip short if needed but didn’t think the smoke would slow them down. “I can smell it. It’s kind of nasty,” she said. “We debated it, but thought, ‘What the heck?’ ”St. Paul had an air quality index, or AQI, reading of 256...

Story to fawn over: Stafford County deputies help reunite baby deer with mother

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:52 GMT

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office deputies spotted a white fawn crossing a road. (Courtesy Stafford County Sheriff’s Office)Why did the “goat” cross the road?The answer isn’t one that Stafford County, Virginia, sheriff’s deputies were expecting to find out Wednesday morning.It all started at the crack of “fawn” before 8 a.m., when Stafford County dispatch got a call about a goat loose along Celebrate Virginia Parkway.When deputies arrived, things were not as they seemed.“It’s a complete case of misidentification. It’s actually a fawn that we all decided to name Shawn,” said Stafford County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Ryan Wilbur.Deputies O.J. Martins and D.R. Ludoplh noticed the baby deer appeared to be alone and afraid. Wilbur said it was then that they shifted into gear and quickly helped Shawn the Fawn hoof it out of the road.“Luckily, as they were attempting to get it to cross the road, another dee...

How to get a good spot to watch the Nuggets victory parade

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Preparations are underway just hours before the Denver Nuggets 2023 Champions Celebration parade and rally. The parade starts at 10 a.m. at Union Station and then travels down 17th Street for 14 blocks before turning on Broadway to end at Civic Center Park. Firefighters roll dice for chance to drive Nuggets in victory parade Video screens will be positioned at the park and on Bannock Street. A pre-parade rally will begin at 9 a.m. at Civic Center Park. The post-parade rally begins after the parade around noon as the last players make their way from the float to the stage. The event continues through 1 p.m. The Downtown Denver Partnership said 17th Street will close at 7 a.m., so fans should arrive early to find a good spot to view the procession. FOX31 will carry the parade and rally live on air and on streaming at KDVR.com. News coverage will start at 4:30 a.m. as usual, with parade and rally coverage expected to kick into gear around 9 a.m.Where to go to watch t...

Paramedics ready to support fans during Nuggets parade and rally

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — With hundreds of thousands of fans expected to pack the Denver Nuggets parade and rally, teams are working on ways to make sure people stay safe in the crowds.Denver Health's Paramedic Division expects over 200,000 people to pack the 2023 Champions Celebration. Paramedics are spreading out around the crowds and shouldn't be too far. How to watch Nuggets parade: Time, TV channel, free live stream They’ll have eight bike medics and a number of paramedics along the parade route and Civic Center Park. They’ve got ambulances on standby, a special event trailer and Gator ATVs.FOX31 asked operations Capt. Jake McCaig about the most prevalent emergency situations in large celebrations.“We always see a lot of overheating and sometimes overconsumption as well,” McCaig said. “Those are obviously things that we deal with pretty frequently anyway, and we get pretty good at those. So once we get into situations like this with large crowds, it can be a little bit more ...

Rishi Sunak urged to fill UK anti-corruption post left vacant for a year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:52 GMT

LONDON — Rishi Sunak has been urged to speed up the appointment of a new anti-corruption adviser after a year-long vacancy in the key government scrutiny role.In a letter to the British prime minister shared with POLITICO, two former U.K. anti-corruption champions — whose role saw them hold ministerial feet to the fire on anti-graft plans — said domestic and international efforts to tackle corruption were being undermined by the continued empty post.Conservative MP John Penrose, who quit the role last year with a blast at then-prime minister Boris Johnson’s ethics record, and Labour MP Hilary Benn both said the appointment was “vital” to keeping the anti-corruption agenda on track.“We urge you to seize this moment and appoint a Champion at the earliest opportunity, so that Britain can continue being a leading example in the global fight against corruption,” the pair said in a joint letter.In their letter, Benn and Penrose point to a flurry of official r...