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North Charleston Authorities Respond to Crane Fire at CSX Intermodal Facility
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Emergency crews are actively responding to a significant crane fire at the CSX Intermodal Terminal, located at 4201 Meeting Street in North Charleston.
The fire was reported earlier today, prompting an immediate response from North Charleston Fire Department units.
Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a large industrial crane fully engulfed in flames within the intermodal yard.
Due to the scale of the blaze and the presence of potentially hazardous materials in the area, additional fire engines have been requested, specifically those equipped with foam suppression capabilities to contain and extinguish the fire effectively.
Officials have not yet confirmed any injuries, and it remains unclear how the fire started.
Crews are working to gain full control of the incident while ensuring the safety of nearby personnel and property.
Residents and businesses in the surrounding area are advised to avoid the vicinity as emergency operations continue.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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11-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured After Being Struck by Ambulance Near SLAM Charter School in Little Havana
MIAMI, FLORIDA — Authorities in Miami are investigating a departmental crash that occurred Friday morning in Little Havana, where an 11-year-old girl was struck by a Miami Fire Rescue ambulance responding to an emergency call with a patient on board.
The incident took place around 542 NW 12th Avenue, near SLAM Miami Charter School and just blocks from LoanDepot Park, according to Miami Police.
Witnesses at the scene reported that the child was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk on her way to school when the ambulance—identified as Rescue 4—approached the intersection with its emergency lights activated.
According to witnesses, the vehicle appeared to be traveling at a high rate of speed en route to the hospital when it struck the girl.
Emergency crews immediately rendered aid, and the victim, who sustained severe traumatic injuries, was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Her current condition has not been released.
In a statement, SLAM Miami Charter School confirmed that the injured child is one of their students and said the school is in contact with the family and providing ongoing support and counseling resources to students and staff affected by the incident.
“It was a shocking scene,” one witness told reporters, describing the moments following the impact as chaotic and emotional.
Miami Police confirmed that an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances of the crash.
Authorities have temporarily closed NW 12th Avenue between NW 4th and NW 7th Streets while investigators process the scene.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes as the investigation continues.