Explosion at North Fort Worth power substation sparks fire, officials say

FORT WORTH – Emergency crews are responding to a fire following an explosion at a power substation in North Fort Worth on Wednesday.

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The incident off Seventeen Lakes Boulevard and Henrietta Creek Road was reported at about 7:15 p.m.

"This is a very active scene with multiple first responders on scene," the Fort Worth Fire Department said in a social media post. "Please avoid the area and leave room for emergency vehicles."

According to Oncor, crews are working to disconnect all equipment so Fort Worth firefighters can begin extinguishing the blaze. Most customers have been rerouted, leaving fewer than 50 without power. Officials said efforts are ongoing to reroute the remaining customers.

Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/explosion-at-north-fort-worth-power-substation-sparks-fire-officials-say/

L.A. Officials Complain There Aren’t Enough Firefighters – After Firing Hundreds Who Refused to Take COVID Vaccine

As fires rage across Los Angeles, city officials are complaining there are not enough firefighters to manage the situation.

Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said that the department was incapable of managing such a massive natural disaster.

“There are not enough firefighters in all of Los Angeles County to address four separate fires of this magnitude,” he said.

“The LA County Fire Department was prepared for one or two major wildfires, but not the four. This is not a normal red flag alert.”

While their lack of manpower is completely understandable given the incredible ferocity of the fires, it is worth noting that many firefighters were fired for their refusal to take the COVID vaccine.

As pointed out by the popular End Wokeness account X, local news media even ran reports back in 2021 about how firefighters had their employment terminated after refusing to provide proof of vaccination or requesting an exemption.

In fact, a group of hundreds of the city’s firefighters even filed a lawsuit against the city for violating their constitutional rights.

More at: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/l-officials-complain-there-arent-enough-firefighters-after/