

The cause of the fire was not immediately released. (KALB) - State witness testimony is underway in the trial of Tyrone Compton, 23, of Cheneyville, who is charged with second-degree murder for the Oct. According to NFL Network, Ifedi is signing with the Detroit Lions.

More than two hours after the fire was first reported, firefighters continued to work to prevent flames from spreading outside the perimeter of the commercial area. At least three homes were destroyed Wednesday after a fire at a Compton pallet yard spread to nearby structures. Just a week after the Atlanta Falcons parted ways with veteran offensive lineman Germain Ifedi, he has a new home. It was unclear if the house was occupied at the time.Ĭrews from the Los Angeles County Fire and Downey Fire departments also responded to the scene. Were working every day to reduce wildfire threats and improve safety throughout Southern California by: Updating our grid with fire.

Fire crews surrounded the area as flames ripped through rows of school and charter-style buses parked in a lot next door - several of which appeared to be a total loss.įlames were also threatening what appeared to be a nearby home. Multiple structures were reduced to rubble, at least a dozen buses were scorched, several transformers reportedly exploded and power lines were downed as the fire continued to rage.Ī massive column of smoke could be seen from several miles away, including in downtown Los Angeles.ĪIR7 HD was over the scene as daylight illuminated the widespread damage. The fire began in a pallet yard and spread to a nearby bus yard, according to officials. A massive fire in an industrial area of Compton engulfed several structures and buses, sending a thick plume of smoke into the sky Friday morning.Ĭompton Fire crews responded to the scene near Santa Fe and Banning avenues just after 4:30 a.m., officials said. Please do not hesitate to call if I can be of Assistance.A massive fire in an industrial area of Compton engulfed several structures and buses, sending a thick plume of smoke into the sky Friday morning.ĬOMPTON, Calif. Popular fish shop business booming after return from fire. Jimmy Valadez woke up to his uncle screaming, 'Fire Fire Fire' It was 4:30 in the morning Friday as intense flames and dark. About 4:45 p.m., the Compton Fire Department fielded a report of a fire burning in either a tree or some brush near the intersection of Alameda Street and Rosecrans Avenue, said Adriana Fernandez. Firefighters battled a large commercial fire that spread apparently spread from a tree to. Kim Baldonado reports for the NBC4 News on Friday, Feb. With the support of Jodie, my amazing bride of 34 years, Chief Bush, and Deputy Chief Mike Holt, my role in the department has expanded and I am blessed to be certified as a chaplain through the State of Tennessee and humbled to have been ordained for Chaplaincy Ministry through my Church, Indian Lake Penninsula Church on February 19, 2017.Īs I move forward, my prayer is that I will be able to serve you in your time of need, celebrate with you in times of joy, and have the opportunity to build friendships across the department. Park Village Compton Crips VS Lueders Park Piru & Cedar Block Piru War in Cali 77K views 10. A massive industrial fire spread to homes in Compton, as seen on NBC4 News on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. The structure fire rapidly spread to what appears to be a truck yard near the intersection of North Santa Fe Avenue and East Weber Avenue. The Compton Fire Department ranks among the five busiest departments in California, responding to an average of 10,000 emergency calls per year.

Through the highest of high points and through the lowest of low points in my career, I have felt God's presence in my life leading me on the journey to this point. (KION) A massive fire is burning across an industrial area in Compton Friday morning. We are all in a service role as firefighters but I hope to take that service to the next level.Īs I look back on my career as a member of the Hendersonville Fire Department, I can now see the path God has brought me down. Not only to serve members of this department and their families but to serve the citizens of the City of Hendersonville. Firefighter) with wife JodieĮmail: a wonderful honor and opportunity it is to serve as Chaplain for the Hendersonville Fire Department.
