PHOTO: Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection and Tok Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a fire near Scoby Way and Anna Marie early Wednesday morning. Once on scene, they found a small, .25-acre wildland fire that was putting off a black plume of smoke burning in black spruce. Five firefighting engines responded, along with a helicopter performing bucket drops to suppress and get around the fire. The fire was spotting in the front as helicopters and ground firefighters continued working to control the front. The fire grew to .5 acres, and resources have called the fire contained and controlled. Resources will remain on scene to continue mopping up the fire and ensure it is completely out. The fire was determined to be human-caused and will be placed in monitor status for a few days.  

The Hutchinson Fire Department released a new video showing the intensity of a fire at a recycled mattress business on Tuesday. According to HFD, bystanders reported large amounts of smoke and fire coming from the business. Firefighters noticed a "large glow and smoke plume" as they left the station. The first crew on the scene reported heavy fire coming from the business and immediately took a defensive approach. The fire response was upgraded, and mutual aid from multiple agencies was requested. Firefighters encountered numerous hazards, including downed charged power lines, multiple explosions, high heat, and fire that spread to nearby businesses. A rehabilitation crew at the scene ensured firefighters stayed hydrated, checked their vitals, and continued fire suppression efforts.  

VIDEO: New mobile trailer technology offers firefighters new ways to train. Chiefs from across Western Pennsylvania gathered in Cranberry Wednesday to test them out. Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook describes what it means to be a firefighter. "It all comes down to protecting property and saving lives," Cook said. However, like any job, they too require training. Cook said it's even more the case as the environment they work in is constantly evolving as well. "The change in focus from gasoline-powered vehicles to electric vehicles has created a huge change in operations for fire departments over the last five, six years," Cook said. It's just one example and is why chiefs from 40 different agencies came together at Cranberry's Public Safety Training Center.  

PHOTOS: Fire trucks have always been a crucial part of our communities, helping to keep us safe. Over the years, certain historic fire trucks have gained growing interest among collectors and enthusiasts. This gallery shows 9 historic fire trucks that continue to captivate and inspire interest today.  

Samsung is recalling knobs on some of its electric stoves, warning that fires can be set off if pets — or even humans — bump into them. Several videos have shown pets accidentally igniting fires from jumping onto stoves and pawing at the knobs. A Colorado dog set off a house fire in June by doing just that, when the boxes on top of the stove caught on fire. It was all caught on the home's security footage. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said about 1.1 million units are affected. Samsung will provide free knob locks or covers for certain slide-in electric ranges with front-mounted knobs that were sold between 2013 and 2024. "This announcement follows reports that front-mounted range knobs can be activated through accidental contact by people or pets, posing a fire hazard if flammable objects are left on top of the range," Samsung said in a press release. CPSC is looking into fires caused by stoves due to pets jumping on them or humans accidentally bumping into them.