Investigators: Fire at Mobile’s Warren Village Apartments Was Deliberately Set
Mobile Fire-Rescue says someone forced entry into a vacant unit at Warren Village Apartments and intentionally started a fire early Tuesday.
Overnight House Fire on Mobile’s Poplar Street Leaves One Dead
A fire at a makeshift dwelling on Poplar Street in Mobile left one person dead overnight, with fire officials awaiting an autopsy to confirm the victim's identity.
37,000 Votes Send Gulf Shores Fire-Rescue to the ‘Good Morning America’ Finals in New York
Backed by more than 37,000 votes, Gulf Shores Fire-Rescue earned a spot in the finals of ABC's 'Good Morning America' firefighters' challenge, sending three firefighters to New York City.
Mobile Weighs $240,000 in Repairs to Keep Aging Fire Stations in Service
Mobile officials moved to confront a backlog of repairs at aging Fire-Rescue buildings, with the City Council set to weigh roughly $240,000 in projects ranging from new shower tiles to…
Fire Tears Through Balcony at Maison DeVille Apartments in Mobile
Mobile Fire-Rescue responded to a balcony fire at Maison DeVille Apartments that spread through a second-floor unit, forcing an evacuation.
Two Boats Destroyed in Early Morning Fire at Orange Beach Marina
Orange Beach firefighters battled a pre-dawn blaze that destroyed two boats at Bear Point Marina, with no injuries reported.
Boat Fire at Mobile Yacht Basin Caused Major Damage and Pollution Response in 2009
A 2009 fire at Mobile’s Scenic Basin Yacht Club sank two boats, caused more than $1 million in damage and prompted a diesel and oil cleanup response.
Prichard Announced Layoffs and Four-Day Workweeks in 2009
Prichard announced 17 layoffs, four-day workweeks for most city employees and limits on take-home vehicles in February 2009 to address municipal financial problems.
Mobile Firefighters Contained Two-Alarm Vacant-Home Fire in 2008
Mobile firefighters contained a two-alarm fire at a vacant house on Michael Donald Avenue in July 2008; no injuries were reported.
Foley Boy Found Safe After Search in 2008
An archived 2008 WKRG report said a young boy who wandered away from a Foley motel was found safe and treated for heat exhaustion.