Firefighters rescued animals from a kitchen fire

Firefighters rescue two dogs and a cat from Lake Worth Beach kitchen blaze

Firefighters rushed into a Lake Worth home Friday morning, rescuing two dogs and a cat from a kitchen fire as smoke and flames spread.

The Palm Beach County Fire Rescue says they were called to a house fire Friday morning on Colony View Drive in Lake Worth Beach.

Firefighters rushed into the kitchen, put out the fire, and searched the entire house, where they found two dogs and a cat and brought them to safety.

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House Fire on North E Street

A house caught fire Sunday evening on North E Street

The fire ignited just after 6 p.m.

When crews first arrived, smoke was showing from the eaves of the single-story home, according to fire officials. Crew were able to quickly extinguish the fire with water, then vertically ventilated to remove smoke and hot gases from inside the home.

The home was unoccupied at the time of the fire.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Governor DeSantis signs Firefighter's bill while at their convention at PGA

Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at Florida Professional Firefighters Convention

He was in Palm Beach Gardens on Thursday, speaking at the 81st Annual Convention of the Florida Professional Firefighters (FPF).

Firefighters from across the state gathered at PGA National for this year’s event. The meeting allows for discussions about safety, budgeting and legislation.

During the event, DeSantis signed HB 929, ensuring that firefighters and first responders stay safe and healthy on the job. The bill also calls for mental health protections.

“With HB 929, we are providing firefighters with additional tools, support and protection that they deserve,” he said.

DeSantis added that the bill “updates the Florida Firefighters Occupational Safety and Health Act to reflect the full scope of harm that firefighters face, including occupational diseases and mental health ramifications.”

It will also attempt to reduce burnout by limiting regular shifts to 42 hours a week and adding suicide prevention to safety protocols.

HB 929 bill summary

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