A tragic incident in Long Island, New York, where two Maryland sisters died in a house fire caused by shoddy electrical work at a luxury home. The homeowner struck a plea deal and will not serve jail time.
A dog in Tulsa, Oklahoma accidentally started a house fire by chewing on a lithium-ion battery. The fire department released a video showing the dangers of keeping such batteries within reach of pets or children.
Fritch Fire Chief Zeb Smith died while fighting a house fire not connected to wildfires in Texas. He had been battling historic wildfires and died facing unforeseen challenges during the rescue operation.