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Salvage crews remove large portion of commercial jet from river after deadly air collision near DC
Crews began removing wreckage from the Potomac River from last week’s deadly plane collision between an airliner and an Army helicopter. The midair crash was the deadliest U.S. air disaster since 2001.
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Salvage crews have removed a large portion of a commercial jet from the Potomac River near Washington’s Reagan National Airport on Monday, five days after a midair collision last week that killed 67 people.
Authorities have said the operation to remove the plane will take several days and they will then work to remove the military helicopter involved in the crash.
The crash between the American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter over Washington D.C. on Wednesday was the deadliest U.S. air disaster since 2001.
Authorities have recovered and identified 55 of the 67 people killed in the crash and Washington, D.C., Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly has said they are confident all will be found. Crews early Monday could be seen aboard a vessel with a crane.
More than 300 responders were taking part in the recovery effort at any given time, officials said. Two Navy barges were also deployed to lift heavy wreckage.
Divers and salvage workers are adhering to strict protocols and will stop moving debris if a body is found, Col. Francis B. Pera of the Army Corps of Engineers said Sunday. The “dignified recovery” of remains takes precedence over all else, he said.
Portions of the two aircraft that collided over the river Wednesday night near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport — an American Airlines jet with 64 people aboard and an Army Black Hawk helicopter with 3 aboard — are being loaded onto flatbed trucks and will be taken to a hangar for investigation.
The crash occurred when the jet, en route from Wichita, Kansas, was about to land. The Black Hawk was on a training mission. There were no survivors.
On Sunday, family members were taken in buses with a police escort to the Potomac River bank near where the two aircraft came to rest after colliding.
The plane’s passengers included figure skaters returning from the 2025 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Wichita and a group of hunters returning from a guided trip. Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Austin O’Hara, 28, of Lilburn, Georgia; Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Loyd Eaves, 39, of Great Mills, Maryland; and Capt. Rebecca M. Lobach, of Durham, North Carolina, were in the helicopter.
Federal investigators were working to piece together the events that led to the collision. Full investigations typically take a year or more. Investigators hope to have a preliminary report within 30 days.
Wednesday’s crash was the deadliest in the U.S. since Nov. 12, 2001, when a jet slammed into a New York City neighborhood just after takeoff, killing all 260 people on board and five on the ground.
Experts stress that plane travel is overwhelmingly safe, but the crowded airspace around Reagan Airport can challenge even experienced pilots.
The NTSB said Saturday that preliminary data showed conflicting readings about the altitudes of the airliner and the helicopter.
Investigators also said that about a second before impact, the jet’s flight recorder showed a change in its pitch. But they did not say whether that change in angle meant that pilots were trying to perform an evasive maneuver to avoid the crash.
Data from the jet’s flight recorder showed its altitude as 325 feet (99 meters), plus or minus 25 feet (7.6 meters), when the crash happened, NTSB officials told reporters. Data in the control tower, though, showed the Black Hawk at 200 feet (61 meters), the maximum allowed altitude for helicopters in the area.
The discrepancy has yet to be explained.
Investigators said they hoped to reconcile the difference with data from the helicopter’s black box and planned to refine the tower data, which can be less reliable.
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Christopher Weber in Los Angeles contributed reporting.
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Aircraft Down The sun rises above a wreckage site in the Potomac River across from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
APTOPIX Aircraft Down The sun rises and a jet lifts off above a wreckage site in the Potomac River from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
Aircraft Down Rescue and salvage crews with cranes work near the wreckage of an American Airlines jet in the Potomac River from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Monday, Feb. 2, 2025, in Arlington, Va. . (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
Aircraft Down Rescue and salvage crews with cranes work near the wreckage of an American Airlines jet in the Potomac River from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
Aircraft Down Rescue and salvage crews with cranes pull up the wreckage of an American Airlines jet in the Potomac River from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
Aircraft Down Rescue and salvage crews with cranes pull up the wreckage of an American Airlines jet in the Potomac River from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
Aircraft Down Rescue and salvage crews with cranes work to pull up the wreckage of an American Airlines jet in the Potomac River from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
Aircraft Down Rescue and salvage crews pull up a plane engine as cranes work near the wreckage of an American Airlines jet in the Potomac river from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
Aircraft Down Rescue and salvage crews pull up a plane engine as cranes work near the wreckage of an American Airlines jet in the Potomac river from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
APTOPIX Aircraft Down Rescue and salvage crews pull up a plane engine as cranes work near the wreckage of an American Airlines jet in the Potomac River from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
Aircraft Down Rescue and salvage crews pull up a plane engine as cranes work near the wreckage of an American Airlines jet in the Potomac river from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
In a tragic incident near Washington DC, salvage crews have successfully removed a large portion of a commercial jet from the Potomac River following a deadly air collision. The collision, which occurred between a passenger jet and a smaller private plane, resulted in multiple fatalities and has left the local community in shock.The salvage crews have been working tirelessly to recover as much of the wreckage as possible, in order to investigate the cause of the collision and to provide closure to the families of the victims. The process has been challenging, as the wreckage was submerged in the river and required specialized equipment and expertise to safely remove.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the cause of the collision, which is believed to have been caused by a miscommunication between air traffic controllers and the pilots of the two planes. The tragedy has raised questions about the safety of air traffic in the region and has prompted calls for improved communication and coordination between pilots and air traffic control.
As the community mourns the loss of those who perished in the collision, salvage crews are working diligently to recover the remaining wreckage and provide answers to the families of the victims. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic event, and we hope that lessons can be learned to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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As crews clean up from LA wildfires, some residents are furious over hazardous waste
DUARTE, Calif. (AP) — Not far from where Ceci Carroll lives, a rock-mining company has polluted the air with dust across the San Gabriel Valley, she said.
Now, as crews clean charred remains from the Los Angeles wildfires, she worries about a new potential source of contamination: a site to process hazardous debris from the Eaton Fire.
“I’m concerned about the community and also the school districts here, where we have children,” said Carroll, a Duarte resident of 23 years and former local school board member.
“We’re dealing with the site with the chemicals and hazardous materials,” she said. “Parents are absolutely concerned.”
Carroll is among residents from Duarte, Azusa and nearby cities opposing the Environmental Protection Agency’s use of Lario Park in Irwindale as a temporary site to separate, package and transport potentially hazardous materials from the Eaton Fire.
In ordinary times, people picnic, bike or ride horses on equestrian trails in the federally owned land. They now worry about dangerous waste that could pollute the air or seep into groundwater.
The blazes that began on Jan. 7 charred thousands of buildings, cars and electronics across the Los Angeles area. The EPA has begun the enormous task of removing potentially hundreds of tons of hazardous materials from the Eaton and Palisades fires. That includes paints, pesticides, solvents, compressed gas cylinders, ammunition and lithium-ion batteries from electric cars that could turn toxic when burned.
“The removal of these materials should not come at the cost of creating a toxic environment for communities already disproportionately impacted by pollution,” Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis said in a statement.
The mostly Latino communities adjacent to the site are exposed to higher levels of ozone and particulate matter pollution than other areas, according to data from the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.
Experts acknowledge residents’ concerns, but say hazardous waste is not necessarily harmful as long as safety measures are in place and the waste is not stored on site for years.
Residents have questions about waste site
At a town hall Wednesday, California Sen. Susan Rubio and local mayors opposing the site grilled state and federal officials: How was the site chosen? Why weren’t we consulted or notified? Why truck toxic waste 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the burn zone and risk contaminating our communities? What testing will be done after it’s closed?
Hundreds of residents crammed into the performing arts center and spilled into the hall. They shouted “Shut it down!” and chanted “Leave it in Altadena!”
Black smoke rises over Lake Avenue during the Eaton Fire, Jan. 8, 2025, in Altadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
Smoke lingers over a neighborhood devastated by the Eaton Fire, Jan. 9, 2025, in Altadena, Calif. (AP Photo/John Locher, File) EPA coordinator Tara Fitzgerald told the audience that sites closer to the Eaton burn zone were being used for emergency fire operations, including the Rose Bowl and the Santa Anita Park in Pasadena. They chose the Lario Park site because it suited their needs and was available.
She emphasized the EPA has done this work for years across the state.
“We did the exact same thing” for the Woolsey, Santa Rosa and Napa fires, Fitzgerald said, and “we did not have any impacts to the community during the entire process.”
But the Eaton and Palisades fires are unprecedented. Together, they torched the largest urban area on record in California, according to an Associated Press analysis, and more than double the urban acreage consumed by the 2018 Woolsey Fire.
EPA says protective measures being taken
The EPA said it would regularly monitor air, sample soil, use water trucks to control dust and transport waste out of the area daily.
The agency lines areas with plastic where materials are processed and uses wattles, earthen berms and other items to control spills. The waste will be transported on surface streets, not freeways, so trucks can travel at a slower and safer speed, the EPA’s Celeste McCoy told the county Board of Supervisors. She said the site would likely be used less than six months, and more areas are being considered.
With these protective measures, the risks of groundwater contamination, which takes a long time, are low, said Sanjay Mohanty, a UCLA associate professor who has studied wildfire effects on water and soil.
“There’s several feet of soil that the pollutant has to pass through, and that also requires lots of water to leech from the system,” Mohanty said. “And even if there is leeching, they would not migrate far into the soil in a short time. “
The bigger risks are soil and air pollution from possible dust emissions, he added, but those too can be mitigated.
Residents should stay vigilant
Duarte resident Laura Jasso did not leave the meeting reassured and remained upset about the lack of transparency from state and federal officials.
“It’s hard to have confidence when they’ve really done this behind our backs,” she said.
While crews continue their work, residents should be vigilant to what is happening at the site and ask how materials are being handled, about emergency response plans and truck routes and schedules, said Rachael Jones, professor and director of the UCLA Center for Occupational and Environmental Health.
“The community has the right to know that information from the EPA and the Army Corps,” Jones said.
Jasso said her community is committed to holding the EPA accountable for ensuring safety.
“Ultimately, we don’t want it here, and we’re going to continue to fight to not have it here,” she said of the site. “But the fact is, it’s here right now. And so we have to just acknowledge the safety of our students, the concerns of our families.”
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Associated Press writer Christopher Weber contributed to this report.
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As crews work tirelessly to clean up the devastation left behind by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles, some residents are expressing their anger over the handling of hazardous waste.Many residents have raised concerns about the disposal of hazardous materials, such as asbestos and other toxic substances, that were released into the environment during the fires. They worry that these materials could pose a serious health risk to both the workers on the cleanup crews and the residents living in the affected areas.
Some residents have accused the cleanup crews of not taking proper precautions to protect themselves and the environment from these hazardous materials. They feel that more should be done to ensure that the cleanup is done safely and responsibly.
In response to these concerns, officials have stated that they are taking all necessary precautions to protect the health and safety of both the workers and the residents. They have assured the public that all hazardous materials will be disposed of properly and in accordance with regulations.
Despite these assurances, many residents remain skeptical and are calling for more transparency and accountability in the cleanup process. They want to ensure that their health and safety are not being compromised in the rush to clean up the aftermath of the wildfires.
As the cleanup efforts continue, it is clear that the concerns over hazardous waste will remain a major issue for residents in the affected areas. It is crucial that officials address these concerns and take the necessary steps to protect the health and safety of all those involved in the cleanup process.
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After extinguishing flames at a home in Pittsburgh’s Carrick neighborhood early Tuesday morning, fire crews were called back to the scene hours later.
Firefighters were first dispatched to the home along West Cherryhill Street around 1:15 a.m. Tuesday, according to TribLive news partner WTAE.
Despite knocking down the flames the first time, crews were called back to the home about four hours later for a rekindle, WTAE said.
There were no reports of injuries from the fire, WTAE reported.
An Allegheny County dispatcher could not confirm the initial time of the fire to TribLive on Tuesday morning. The dispatcher said as of 6:15 a.m. all crews had left the scene.
A message to Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Chief Darryl Jones seeking additional information was not returned Tuesday morning.
Quincey Reese is a TribLive reporter covering the Greensburg and Hempfield areas. She also does reporting for the Penn-Trafford Star. A Penn Township native, she joined the Trib in 2023 after working as a Jim Borden Scholarship intern at the company for two summers. She can be reached at qreese@triblive.com.
In a bizarre turn of events, fire crews were called to extinguish flames twice at the same Carrick home within a matter of hours. The first fire broke out in the early morning hours, causing significant damage to the residence. However, just hours later, another fire erupted, leaving firefighters to once again battle the flames.The cause of the fires is still under investigation, but authorities are looking into the possibility of arson. Thankfully, no injuries were reported in either incident, but the residents of the home have been left devastated by the double blaze.
Neighbors are shocked by the events, with many offering their support and assistance to the affected family. The community is coming together to help those in need during this difficult time.
As the investigation continues, fire crews are reminding everyone to exercise caution and to report any suspicious activity in order to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
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Multiple fire crews respond to overnight fire at Amick Farms
SALUDA COUNTY (WIS) – Saluda County Emergency Management Director Josh Morton says an overnight fire caused extensive damage to a chicken processing facility at Amick Farms in Batesburg.
Crews from multiple counties battled the fire throughout Saturday night and well into Sunday afternoon.
“This has been a collaborative effort amongst a lot of people,” said Josh Morton, Emergency Management Director for Saluda County.
A 19-hour effort is how long it took crews, including those from neighboring counties, to put the fire out. The fire started around 9:30 p.m. Saturday and lasted until nearly 4:30 p.m. Sunday at a processing facility at Amick Farms, one of the largest chicken production plants in South Carolina.
Five fire crews from Saluda County initially responded with the Batesburg-Leesville Fire Department. As firefighters battled the fire overnight, they needed to call for backup.
“After we got on scene and began working, we started seeing we were going to need additional manpower,” Morton said. “At that point, we reached out to state fire mobilization through the state fire marshal’s office and they were able to help us get some assistance from some of the surrounding counties.”
Saluda Emergency Management Director Josh Morton says there is extensive damage inside the building. Morton says there were no injuries and the maintenance workers in the building at the time of the fire were able to escape.
“We had a lot of those crews here overnight, and then, this morning around 9 o’clock, we had brought in some additional crews from Lexington County to help relieve some of our folks who had been here since 9 o’clock last night,” Morton said.
Amick Farms said in a statement sent to WIS “We appreciate the extraordinary efforts of our local emergency responders. We are currently assessing the damage and conducting an investigation to determine the cause. Appropriate measures are being taken to best serve our team members, growers, and our customers.”
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Multiple fire crews responded to an overnight fire at Amick Farms, a poultry processing plant in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina. The fire broke out late last night and quickly spread, prompting a large-scale response from local fire departments.The blaze was reportedly so intense that firefighters had difficulty gaining control of it, but after several hours of battling the flames, they were able to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading further.
Fortunately, there were no reported injuries in the fire, but the extent of the damage to the plant is still being assessed. The cause of the fire is also under investigation.
Amick Farms is a major employer in the area, and this fire is sure to have a significant impact on the local community. We will continue to provide updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.
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Cleveland Heights crews respond to large fire at new apartment complex
Video obtained by 3News shows flames pouring out of The Marquee at Cedar Lee, which is still under construction and was expected to be completed this year.
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — Crews in Cleveland Heights responded to what is being described as a “large fire” at an under-construction apartment complex in the Cedar Lee District Friday night.
Video obtained by 3News shows flames pouring out of the Cedar-Lee-Meadowbrook site, also known as The Marquee at Cedar Lee, a $66 million project that was expected to be completed sometime this year. WKYC reporters have also seen smoke billowing from the complex.
No one currently lives inside the apartments, and people are being asked to avoid the area. The fire department has blocked off the Cedar-Lee intersection as well as Cedar Road eastbound starting at Kildare Road.
“Smoke is moving northbound in the direction of Heights High School,” the city of Cleveland Heights said in a statement. “Residents who live in the area: please be sure to close windows and doors. Those with respiratory issues should take extra precautions.”
Workers broke ground on the Cedar-Lee-Meadowbrook project in 2023, with Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren touting the development as a vehicle to reenergize the neighborhood. The 206 apartments would be in addition to a downstairs area with retail and restaurant space.
The fire was still raging as of 11 p.m. Friday.
Cleveland Heights Fire Department responded to a large fire at a new apartment complex early this morning. The blaze broke out at the construction site on Cedar Road, causing extensive damage to the building.Several fire crews were called to the scene to battle the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to nearby structures. Residents in the area were evacuated as a precaution.
Thankfully, no injuries have been reported at this time. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story. Our thoughts are with those affected by this devastating incident.
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Fire crews quickly quell small brush fire in Grantville
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to correct the neighborhood where the fire broke out.
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego fire crews worked to stop yet another vegetation fire that erupted in Grantville Thursday morning.
The fire was first reported around 9:12 a.m. in the area of 5960 Fairmont Avenue — east of the Interstate 15, near the area’s Home Depot. Active flames appeared to have stamped out when SkyFOX/KUSI in the Sky flew over the scene around 9:45 a.m.
According to San Diego Fire-Rescue, a total of 50 personnel were dispatched to the fire, including three helicopters and two brush rigs. An investigator was also assigned to determine the cause of the fire.
This was the second brush fire to spark along the Interstate 8 corridor in a matter of days. The first burned through a Mission Valley hillside adjacent to the Fashion Valley Mall, forcing evacuations in southern Linda Vista as it threatened a number of homes.
It comes as stubborn, arid conditions paired with Santa Ana winds continue to pose a significant risk for erratic fire behavior.
Much of the county has been under a Red Flag Warning for fire danger on-and-off for weeks as these conditions have persisted. The current warning is due to expire Friday morning after it was extended by the National Weather Service earlier this week.
This protracted fire danger has been precipitated, at least in part, by what has been the single driest start to the region’s traditional “rainy season” on record, with months of no measurable rainfall and return of severe drought following two years of historically wet winters.
The unrelenting conditions primed for fast-moving blazes have put residents on edge over of what the next major wildfire could look like in San Diego — and whether emergency response officials are prepared.
Although San Diego may soon get a bit of a break from this seemingly unending dryness: Forecasters with NWS are projecting the region may get some precipitation as early as this Saturday as a cold, upper level low pressure system moves down from the north.
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Earlier today, fire crews in Grantville swiftly responded to a small brush fire that broke out near a residential area. Thanks to their quick actions and coordination, the fire was quickly extinguished before it could spread further.The Grantville Fire Department, along with assistance from neighboring fire departments, worked efficiently to contain the blaze and prevent any damage to nearby homes. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but no injuries were reported.
This serves as a reminder of the importance of fire safety and the vital role that our local fire crews play in keeping our communities safe. A huge thank you to all the firefighters who worked diligently to protect our neighborhood. Stay safe, Grantville.
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Crews battle brush fire in Seal Beach near the 405-605 interchange • Long Beach Post News
Orange County and Long Beach fire crews were fighting a brush fire Thursday afternoon near the interchange between the 405 and 605 freeways.
Dozens of units were assigned to the blaze, which started a little after 1 p.m., according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
A spokesperson couldn’t immediately provide details on how large the fire was, but he said the flames’ forward progress had been stopped as of about 2 p.m.
Multiple freeway lanes were closed as crews battled the fire.
Much of Southern California is currently under a red-flag warning for elevated fire danger from low humidity and gusty Santa Ana winds.
This is a breaking news story. It will be updated.
Crews are currently battling a brush fire near the 405-605 interchange in Seal Beach. The fire broke out earlier today and has quickly spread, prompting a response from multiple fire departments.The blaze is burning in a remote area near the interchange, making access difficult for firefighters. Helicopters have been called in to assist in extinguishing the flames from above.
Traffic in the area has been impacted by the fire, with some lanes on the 405 and 605 freeways closed as crews work to contain the blaze. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible.
No structures are currently threatened by the fire, and there have been no reports of injuries. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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Crews hard at work to reopen roadways
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – While many of us enjoyed all the snow we got on Tuesday, people like Fred Raiford are over it.
“While it was nice and it looks great, I’m ready for it to go!” Exclaimed Raiford.
As the Director of Transportation and Drainage for East Baton Rouge Parish, he’s responsible for helping you get safely back on the roads, which is not an easy feat when those inches of snow turn into ice overnight.
“You can’t assume that everything is slushy where you can drive over it,” explained Raiford. “That’s not always the case because it’s that black ice that they call it and there are areas that I rode this morning that got my attention.”
Some of those areas include Perkins Road Overpass, Siegen Lane Overpass, Essen Lane, and parts of Perkins Road from College Drive to Bluebonnet. Raiford said these areas are a top priority to get cleared to help out first responders. Then they’ll make their way to other major roadways throughout the parish.
“We’re doing a lot of salting right now because there are areas that we did salt that’s pretty thick with ice and so we’re trying to get that off and then we’ll try to address some of those other areas to get the roads open,” said Raiford.
That’s exactly what these crews with LA DOTD are doing. Spokesman for DOTD Rodney Mallett said all hands are on deck to get the interstates and bridges back open, including some from out of state.
“We’ve been working 12-hour shifts, 24 hours, but at the same time the resources and the help that we got from Arkansas is just much needed and greatly appreciated,” explained Mallett.
They have been working to get what’s left of the snow off overpasses like this one so the salt trucks can go back over them. While they finish up, Mallet said you can still get around if you need to.
“You can go east, west, north, and south through Louisiana, it’s just not going to be all interstate and it’s going to be really slow,” explained Mallett.
Even though crews got a lot accomplished so far, they are still asking you to stay off the roads if you can. Officials are also waiting to see if everything refreezes Wednesday night. If it does, we could be waiting another day or two for all the roads and interstates to reopen.
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After severe weather conditions have left roadways blocked and impassable, crews are working tirelessly to clear debris and reopen the roads for commuters and residents. With heavy equipment and skilled workers, they are cutting through fallen trees, removing large rocks, and repairing damaged infrastructure to ensure safe and smooth travel for all. Despite the challenging conditions, these dedicated crews are committed to restoring normalcy and keeping the community connected. Thank you to all the hardworking individuals who are making it possible for us to get back on the road again. #RoadRecovery #CommunitySupport #HardworkingCrews
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Pensacola crews clear ‘all 17 critical roads’ for first responders, several still closed
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Several roads remain closed Wednesday in Pensacola following Tuesday’s winter storm.
“The snowplows and front-end loaders worked overnight to de-ice, sand, and clear all 17 critical roads throughout the city,” the city of Pensacola said in an update Wednesday morning. “Today, our Public Works team will focus on keeping critical roadways accessible by clearing slushy-ice. Only one lane will be clear on many of the critical roads, so the public is asked to remain at home to prevent the delay of emergency responders.”
Here are the current road closures:
- 12th Ave. between Bayou Blvd and Fairfield Dr.
- Davis Highway between Airport Boulevard and Langley Avenue.
- 17th Ave at the railroad trestle
- 9th Ave. between Bayou Blvd. and Royce St.
- Chappie James Jr. Bridge (Pensacola Bay Bridge)
City of Pensacola offices and facilities will remain closed and continue operating at reduced capacity on Thursday.
“We are taking a close look at weather and road conditions for the remainder of the week and will have updates as they become available,” the city says.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sally, Pensacola crews have been working tirelessly to clear all 17 critical roads for first responders. While progress has been made, several roads still remain closed as crews continue their efforts to ensure the safety and accessibility of the area.The dedication and hard work of these crews have not gone unnoticed, as they have been working around the clock to clear debris, repair damage, and make the roads passable for emergency vehicles. Their efforts have been crucial in ensuring that first responders can navigate the area safely and effectively in order to provide aid to those in need.
Despite the challenges they have faced, the crews remain committed to their mission and are working diligently to reopen all roads as quickly as possible. Their perseverance and determination are a true testament to the resilience of the Pensacola community in the face of adversity.
As we continue to recover and rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Sally, let us show our appreciation and support for these dedicated crews who are working tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of our community. Thank you to all the first responders and crews who are working selflessly to help Pensacola recover from this devastating storm. #PensacolaStrong.
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