Official: Plane in Chicago had rare, serious engine failure

Pilots were forced to abort a takeoff and evacuate passengers from a burning American Airlines flight on a runway at Chicago O'Hare International Airport after the airliner experienced what a federal official said was a rare and serious type of engine failure. American Airlines Flight 383 to Miami experienced an "uncontained engine failure," in which engine parts break off and are spewed outside the engine, the official said.

Official: Plane in Chicago had ‘uncontained engine failure’

A federal official pointed to a rare and serious engine malfunction after pilots were forced to abort a takeoff and evacuate passengers from a burning American Airlines flight Friday on a runway at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. The official, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to speak publicly about the investigation, said American Airlines Flight 383 to Miami experienced an "uncontained engine failure," in which engine parts break off and are spewed outside the engine.

County approves funds for new fire station in Timberon

County approves funds for new fire station in Timberon County Commissioners approved $200,000 to go into the building of a new fire station in Timberon. Check out this story on AlamogordoNews.com: http://a-dnews.co/2eTl0s4 County Emergency Services Director Paul Quairoli discussed reallocating $200,000 from a bond project in Chaparral to build a new fire station in Timberon at the latest county commission meeting Wednesday, Oct. 19. ALAMOGORDO - County Commissioners approved to reallocate $200,000 from a bond project that was to build a second Chaparral fire station to instead build a new fire station in Timberon.

Samsung tells users: Turn off your Galaxy Note 7 phone NOW

Samsung issued an alert to customers on Monday, asking users to immediately turn off their Galaxy Note 7 smartphones -- which have been spontaneously catching fire. In a corporate statement, Samsung said it will also "ask all carrier and retail partners globally to stop sales and exchanges of the Galaxy Note7" while it investigates the cause of the fires.

Fort Campbell Soldier, Volunteer Firefighter receives commendation for saving a child

Congratulations to Woodlawn Volunteer Firefighter and Staff Sergeant James Munns for receiving a letter of commendation from the City of San Antonio Fire Department for his heroic efforts on August 11th while he was in Texas for military schooling. According to the letter from San Antonio Fire Chief Charles Hood, "Munns took quick, skilled actions in treating a toddler for symptoms of potential heat exhaustion from being left alone in a hot car for an extended amount of time."

Officials buy body armor for fire department

Outbreaks of violence across the country prompted local fire officials to seek funding for body armor for Greenfield's firefighters. Employees of the Greenfield Fire Territory will soon carry bullet-proof vests - similar to those worn by police officers - as protection in case they are called to the scene of an active shooter, officials said.

Court clears Jacksonville in black firefighter case

In an issue that goes back decades, a federal appeals court said the city of Jacksonville should not be held in contempt for its handling of an agreement that required hiring more black firefighters. The case stemmed from a 1982 court-approved agreement, known as a consent decree, that required the city to begin hiring an equal number of black and white firefighters for the Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department.