Rescue News

Firework injuries and property damage are serious matters. Fortunately for Prince William County, last year's reports of injuries and property damage were minimal.

Imagine a young Golden Retriever being abandoned in the middle of nowhere, shot in the leg, and forced to walk on a shattered femur for over three weeks.

Recovery efforts ended before noon Monday. Deirdre Blake WFLS News Date published: 6/23/2008 The body of a local man who disappeared while swimming in the Rappahannock River Sunday afternoon has been recovered.

Several fire and rescue crews have responded to Forestry Equipment of Virginia on U.S. 460 near New London.

“I'm going to give her a big piece of ham and lots of little cookies”

Catherine Hermary-Vieille, middle, consoles her dog Melody after Crozet volunteer fire fighters and Albemarle animal control officer Kim Maddox, right, helped free the mixed breed dog who had been stuck inside ... via WSLS

As a series of powerful storms swept across the Hampton Roads region, the black skies and the tornado warnings stirred memories of the "super cell" of April 28 that sent destructive twisters on a trail of havoc ... via Hampton Roads Daily Press

The National Weather Service says it has had multiple reports of structural damage caused by hail, heavy rain and strong winds in two Virginia counties. via 13 WVEC.com

“I'm fine. I'm here. I'm in the land of the living.”

Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine walks with homeowner Michael Henson, left, as he tours the Hillpoint Farms subdivision to view the tornado damage in Suffolk, Va., Tuesday, April 29, 2008. via CBS News

Each year, approximately 4,000 Americans die and another 20,000 are injured in fires. via Potomac News

In 2006, Virginia reported more than 4,000 injury-related deaths in children ages 1 to 9 with falls being the leading cause of injury. via Potomac News

The search for a man missing in Shenandoah National Park since late March ended Tuesday morning, with the discovery of his body in the park's north district. via The Daily News-Record

Shenandoah National Park Rangers are searching for Jose Alfonso Martins, Jr., a 42 year old Manassas man. via WVAW

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Old Brunswick Camp 512, Sons of Confederate Veterans, will be at Chippokes Plantation State Park, 695 Chippokes Park Road, Surry County. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

Bay School, 279 Main St., Mathews, needs volunteers who are artistic - or not. People are needed to help with classes for children and senior citizens, office work, special events and performances - even to ... via Hampton Roads Daily Press

“He was just shy of 50 years of service”

Bidding Farewell Fire department remembers one of its own. By Jennifer Lesinski March 19, 2008 To Contribute Donations may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association, 11240 Waples Mill Road, Suite 402, Fairfax, VA ... via Alexandria Gazette-Packet

The Hampton Police Division is seeking the public's assistance in locating the suspect wanted in connection with the Newton Road homicide. via WTKR-TV Norfolk

In the U.S., flooding is a coast-to-coast, year-round threat causing on average $4.6 billion a year in damage. via Journal Messenger

“We have been unable to rule out arson”

News Isle of Wight CARROLLTON A warehouse that housed a pair of family-owned, wood-working businesses was destroyed by fire early today, despite an almost day-long effort by more than 50 firefighters. via PilotOnline.com

“Our main focus right now is on the rescue effort”

Rescue crews were searching Wednesday for a Northrop Grumman shipyard worker who fell overboard from an aircraft carrier into the James River. via WSLS

Since September 2007, recruit firefighters from the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department have been training to respond to hazardous materials incidents, vehicle extrication operations, swift water ... via Fairfax County