Fatal House Fire

Birmingham Fire & Rescue

Birmingham Firefighters responded to a house fire where a possible explosion may have taken the life of a 98 year old lady who lived with her daughter. While Birmingham Firefighters did all they could to save the lady, it was too late.

Neighbors reported hearing explosions.

Birmingham Fire & Rescue is investigating the cause of the fire.

My prayers go out to the family.

From the Birmingham News story:

The victim's daughter, Dorris Jean Parker, had gone to the drug store to pick up some medicine and cranberry juice for her mother, neighbors said.

"I heard two explosions: Boom! boom!" said Linda Sims, who lives across the street from the house in the Briarmont Estates neighborhood halfway between Tarrant and Huffman.

She said she saw a large ball of fire billowing from the garage door of the brick split-level home. Then she saw fire advancing through the rest of the house, visible through the windows.

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PIO Captain Mardis interviewed by local media...

1988 BFRS Ensley Fire Video

Birmingham Fire & Rescue

A video, sent in by Lt. Bryan Reid, has been added to the videos list.

Thanks, Bryan!

KC-135 : AL vs AU

Alabama vs Auburn

These are two KC-135 tankers from the 117th Air Refueling Wing in Birmingham, AL. The first is painted with an Alabama paint scheme on the tail. The second, Auburn.

Turn Back The Clock pt. 23

Birmingham Fire & Rescue

William Smith sent the following pictures from a house fire that occurred in the 1600 blk of 4th Street North on April 17, 2002.

A special thank you to William for sharing these great shots!