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OCTROT heated blankets and throws recalled after multiple fires and injuries

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Roughly 178,000 OCTROT-brand heated blankets and throws are being recalled because they can catch fire or cause electrical shocks, according to federal safety regulators.  The cord on the product can detach and ignite, posing a “risk of serious injury or death from fire, burn and shock hazards,” the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a … Read more

4th firefighter dies from burn injuries battling Colorado’s Knowles wildfire

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A fourth firefighter died from burn injuries battling Colorado’s Knowles wildfire in the western part of the state at the end of June. Nathan Matthews, 43, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died from injuries sustained while battling the blaze, the U.S. Department of the Interior said in a statement.  “This is another heartbreaking loss for our wildland fire … Read more

4th firefighter dies from injuries in western Colorado blaze

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A fourth firefighter has died from burns after he and several colleagues were overcome by a fast-moving wildfire near the Colorado-Utah border last month, officials said Saturday. Nathan Matthews, 43, died Friday, the federal Interior Department said in a release. He was from Lincoln, Nebraska. “This is another heartbreaking loss for our wildland fire family,” … Read more

U.S. launches 10th straight night of strikes on Iran as Pentagon reports nearly 100 injuries in July

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The U.S. on Monday launched its 10th straight night of strikes on Iran, CENTCOM said. The news comes as the Pentagon confirms nearly 100 U.S. service members were hurt in Iranian airstrikes on multiple bases this month. CBS News’ Charlie D’Agata and Aaron MacLean have the latest. Source link

Adrenaline and some injuries in Pamplona’s streets during annual “Running of the Bulls”

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At least nine people have been injured so far during the traditional “Running of the Bulls” in Pamplona, Spain. Despite the risk, thrill-seekers gather yearly for the nine-day festival. Bucket List Events’ Toby Atkins joins CBS News and calls the intense run “like a thousand heartbeats beating at the same time.” Source link

No injuries after roof collapses at New Jersey BJ’s Wholesale Club due to heavy rain, flash flooding

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Flash floods in New Jersey left streets underwater after the weekend brought thunderstorms and relentless rain, and even caused the roof to partially collapse at a wholesale club less than 60 miles from New York City. No one was hurt in the incident. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak has the latest. Source link

The co-owner of lumber mill has died of injuries from the mill fire and explosion

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PORTLAND, Maine — The co-owner of a Maine lumber mill has died from injuries he sustained during a fire and explosion at the facility, bringing to three the number of fatalities. Alden J. Robbins died Thursday from injures he suffered in the May 15 fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, according statements Friday from Maine … Read more

Top Democrat lawmaker suffers minor injuries in Delaware car crash

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., said he is expected to make a full recovery after suffering minor injuries in a multi-vehicle crash in Delaware on Sunday that was triggered by a driver experiencing a medical emergency. The Delaware Democrat said he was riding in one of several vehicles struck … Read more

Wounded U.S. soldiers accuse Army of downplaying their war injuries

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Since the start of the war with Iran and Operation Epic Fury, some 400 U.S. soldiers have been wounded in the conflict. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said 90% of those suffered minor injuries and returned to duty. But some of those wounded soldiers are pushing back on that in a CBS News exclusive. CBS News … Read more