Residents downwind of the fire but further than a half mile away from its source were urged to bring pets indoors and shelter in place.

"You got a guy who was a champion leader last year and something like this happens. It's not something you think that would happen."

The family lived on the upper floor and the fire had taken over their only exit, so they waited upstairs for help to arrive.

When police spotted a missing boy, he wasn't alone -- he was standing there talking with his mother.

“I am extremely proud of the incredible response by our law enforcement, fire department, and first responders during this very active event."

The search has been called off for a 14-year-old boy who apparently went missing while wearing a bizarre T-shirt.

Thomas Schiro was convicted of a horrible crime and was given the death sentence. Now he walks free, and his whereabouts are unknown.

A young amateur MMA fighter collapsed and went into cardiac arrest in the middle of a match in southern Indiana. His future is uncertain.

An Indiana deputy with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office was participating in basic training when he suddenly fell ill and died.

Matt Pobereyko was in his apartment in a Chicago suburb on Friday when he collapsed. He died two days later, his family said.