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Mayday Declared After Structural Collapse Traps Firefighters at Ischua House Fire
ISCHUA, NY – A mayday emergency was declared Friday evening after multiple firefighters became trapped when a house fire led to a structural collapse in the Town of Ischua, Cattaraugus County.
Emergency crews responded to a working structure fire at 400 Yankee Road, where a two-story wood-frame residence was engulfed in heavy flames.
Amid firefighting efforts, the roof collapsed, trapping multiple firefighters inside the burning structure.
Following the collapse, a mayday was declared, prompting an urgent rescue operation.
While most of the trapped firefighters have since been extricated, efforts are still underway to free at least one firefighter who remains trapped inside the structure.
A large-scale emergency response has been deployed, including seven ambulances dispatched to the scene to assist with potential injuries.
Additional resources have been requested to support extrication and fire suppression efforts.
Authorities have not yet released details regarding the conditions of the firefighters involved.
The situation remains active, with crews working to ensure the safe rescue of all personnel and prevent further collapse hazards.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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At least two killed, multiple trapped after explosion at Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol
BRISTOL, Pa. (Bucks County) — Emergency crews are responding to a major incident at the Silver Lake Nursing Home following a reported gas explosion that caused a partial building collapse.
The incident occurred at approximately 905 Tower Road, where a second alarm and a Level 2 Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) response were requested as conditions escalated.
First-arriving units reported significant structural damage to the facility, prompting an immediate search-and-rescue operation for residents and staff.
Authorities on scene indicated that approximately 15 patients were initially accounted for outside the building, while multiple others remain unaccounted for.
Rescue teams have reported numerous individuals trapped beneath debris on the second floor, as well as additional victims trapped in the basement area.
At least two fatalities has been reported in the basement, according to early emergency communications.
As the situation developed, a third alarm was transmitted, bringing in substantial mutual aid resources, including out-of-county fire, rescue, and emergency medical units. A medical helicopter has been placed on standby in anticipation of critical patient transport.
Emergency personnel continue to conduct systematic searches of the damaged structure while assessing stability concerns and coordinating patient triage.
The extent of injuries and the total number of victims have not yet been confirmed.
Road closures are in effect in the surrounding area as emergency operations continue. Officials have advised the public to avoid the scene to allow responders unobstructed access.
This remains a rapidly evolving situation.
Authorities are expected to release additional information as more details are confirmed.