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Oxygen Tank Sparks Fire at Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant in Baltimore
A 911 caller has reported a potential emergency at 3501 Asiatic Avenue, alerting first responders to a possible building fire.
Firefighters on the scene have confirmed they are actively battling a substantial blaze, which involves an oxygen tank and has required hazardous materials (hazmat) teams for safe handling of the volatile situation.
Fire crews are currently staging at the nearby Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Facility as they work to bring the fire under control.
At this time, no traffic disruptions have been reported in the area.
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DODGE COUNTY, NE — Authorities have identified the three individuals who tragically lost their lives in a plane crash on the Platte River late Friday evening.
In a statement released Saturday afternoon, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) confirmed the victims as 43-year-old Daniel Williams of Moundridge, Kansas; 50-year-old Jeff Bittinger of Fremont, Nebraska; and 48-year-old Randy Amrein, also of Fremont.
The fatal crash occurred around 8:15 p.m. on Friday, when a small aircraft went down in the Platte River, just south of Fremont.
Multiple emergency response teams were immediately dispatched to the scene.
Sgt. Brie Frank with the DCSO stated that several agencies, including air and water rescue units, were involved in the coordinated response effort.
Airboats were deployed to navigate the river, and an Omaha Police Department helicopter provided aerial support to survey the crash site.
Assisting agencies included the Waterloo and Valley Fire Departments, the Nebraska State Patrol, and additional regional emergency services.
The investigation into the cause of the crash remains ongoing.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have assumed control of the investigation and will conduct a thorough analysis to determine the circumstances leading to the incident.
No further details have been released at this time.
Authorities have asked the public to avoid the area while recovery and investigative efforts continue.