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Garage Explosion Prompts Emergency Response in Minocqua, Wisconsin
Emergency crews in Minocqua, Wisconsin, are responding to a garage explosion that has triggered a MABAS (Mutual Aid Box Alarm System) Box Alarm due to the fire spreading to a nearby residence.
Authorities were alerted to the incident and dispatched multiple fire departments to the scene to contain the rapidly escalating situation.
The explosion originated in a residential garage, with flames extending to the main structure, posing a significant risk of further damage.
Firefighters are actively working to extinguish the blaze and prevent additional spread.
Emergency medical personnel are also on standby to assess any potential injuries.
Officials urge residents to avoid the area to allow first responders to operate efficiently.
Updates on the situation, including potential injuries and the cause of the explosion, will be provided as more information becomes available.
WALKER COUNTY, Ala. — Alabama State Troopers are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that claimed the life of a 63-year-old man Thursday evening in Walker County.
Authorities identified the victim as Roger D. Naramore, a resident of Nauvoo, Alabama.
The collision occurred shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Alabama Highway 5, approximately five miles north of Jasper.
According to Senior Trooper Gregory Corble, Naramore was operating a Suzuki VZ800 motorcycle when he collided with a Chevrolet Trailblazer driven by 32-year-old Kayla House.
Emergency personnel responded to the scene, but Naramore was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of his injuries.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.