House reduced to rubble after fire on Sylvania Avenue, firefighters working to prevent spread
The fire at the west Toledo residence was reported around 3:30 p.m. No civilians were injured in the blaze but a couple of firefighters were treated for minor burns. Author: WTOL Newsroom Updated: 8:04 PM EDT April 26, 2021
TOLEDO, Ohio A house was reduced to rubble Monday afternoon as a blaze tore through the structure in the 800 block of Sylvania Avenue, though no major injuries were reported.
Fire crews were working to prevent the fire from spreading around 4 p.m. Monday. Damage to siding on a house next door in the west Toledo neighborhood was observed.
You never think people will come out and help like this | Red Cross steps up quickly for victims devastated by south Toledo apartment fire
American Red Cross volunteers set up a pop-up shelter at Church of the Cross to help those who were displaced after their homes were destroyed in a fire Wednesday. Author: Michael Tatar (WTOL) Updated: 6:33 AM EDT April 1, 2021
TOLEDO, Ohio The American Red Cross wasted no time in getting help to residents affected by the fire at Tanglewood Apartments on Cresthaven Lane in south Toledo Wednesday.
Many people across Toledo were able to see the thick smoke from this fire, including Pastor Joel Schutte of Church of the Cross.
Ohio AG s letter pleas with Gov. DeWine to vaccinate law enforcement against COVID-19
Pvt. Sterling Rahe with the Toledo Fire and Rescue Department says he s glad to hear the AG is behind them. Author: Roxanne Elias (WTOL) Updated: 4:36 AM EST January 7, 2021
TOLEDO, Ohio Ohio law enforcement comes into contact with people who may have COVID-19 each and every day. However, Gov. Mike DeWine has yet to add them to the first phases of the vaccination.
This week, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost responded to the need and is taking the message straight to the governor.
Yost requested DeWine to protect Ohio first responders from the coronavirus by moving them up in the list of those being vaccinated.
People are doing more at home, leading to more distractions that can become hazardous. Author: Ariyl Onstott Updated: 7:43 PM EST December 17, 2020
TOLEDO, Ohio Accidental house fires frequently increase around the holidays and during winter months. Now, the pandemic is playing a factor.
More people are staying at home: working from home, schooling kids at home and, of course, cooking at home.
Trying to balance so much in one environment can lead to risky distractions. According to the National Fire Protection Association, it is this multi-tasking that leads to accidents, and Toledo isn t immune.
In Nov. 2019, there were about 90 structure fires in the Glass City. Yet, in Nov. 2020, there were around 130. Both fire and EMS runs are up for Toledo Fire and Rescue.