House Fire Injures Four

(NORTH PLATTE, Neb.) — A story is developing in North Platte about a tragic house fire. Here’s what we know so far.

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Photos added. My heart breaks for them.

There are a lot of rumors bouncing around about the fire, but the truth of the matter is this – a family is hurting. It is not my intention to show disrespect. It is my intention to lift this family up in prayer, which I believe in. Prayers also for the fire fighters and responders.

My deepest prayers and love to this family. Please join me in lifting them up in prayer.

– Melanie

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Here is the full press release from the fire chief.

From Fire Chief Dennis Thompson

At around midnight on June 14, 2024, the North Platte Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire in the 1800 block of West 2nd Street. On arrival to this location, there was a fully engulfed two story single family structure. All three stations responded to the scene. Flames were quickly knocked down and under control at 12:41AM. Crews remained on scene until 3:45AM. On arrival, three occupants had already exited the structure, with one still remaining inside and then rescued by NPFD. All four occupants were transported to Great Plains Heatth by NPFD Paramedics. Cause of fire is currently under investigation by the North Platte Fire Marshal and the State Fire Marshal.

Dennis Thompson, Fire Chief

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God Is Still In Control (5 Fear Fighting Truths) - Elevate Your Day with Andi and Brian Hale

As I wait for my flight I watch the parade of people. Disgruntled teenagers with caps pulled down over their eyes trailing behind determined parents. Bright-eyed couples holding hands with the honeymoon sun still on their faces. A group of grey-headed ladies in pink matching t-shirts laughing and exchanging stories while they sip coffee. I wonder about all of them. Where have they come from? Where are they going? What are their fears? I realize all over again in that moment God knows the answers. He sees every detail of our lives. He’s been with us in every step we’ve ever taken. This reassures me because no human knows what’s ahead. There are certain to be blessings and moments of happiness. There will also be hard days and tears shed. Some parts of our lives will stay much the same and others, like it or not, will inevitably change. We want to know we’re safe. We’re loved. We’re going to be okay. That’s what gives us the courage to pick up our bag and go. I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord watches over you— the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. – Psalms 121:1-8 Psalm 121:8 says, “The Lord will protect your coming and going both now and forever.” This is mysterious to me because difficult things happen, people get sick and life doesn’t always work out the way I planned. But even if I don’t understand them fully, these words offer hope. Because it means whatever may transpire God is still taking caring of me. Three hundred and sixty thousand people will arrive on this earth today. Some will depart. The other seven billion of us will go about our business—catching flights, rocking babies, showing up for work, and eating birthday cake. And God will watch over it all. Every coming and going. Every beginning and end. Every dream come true and heartbreak. He has done this for all of history. He is doing so today. He will continue to do so every day of your life. This is what’s true about your future, no matter what fear tries to tell you: God will be there. You will be loved. Nothing will be too much for you and Jesus to overcome together. You may not know exactly what’s ahead of you but you can be absolutely certain of Who is with you. You are not a random passenger, nameless and unknown in the crowd of humanity. And the One who travels with you isn’t afraid of your tears, overwhelmed by your struggles or hesitant about entering into your happiness and celebrations. We are beloved children of the God who breathed life into our lungs and who numbers every hair on our heads. So let’s go boldly into the next moment with the holy confidence that all things are possible and, in the end, all will be made right. —- Thank you for joining us for this 5-day plan! For more resources and a free gift of 12 Fear-Fighting, Faith-Building Scripture Cards, go to HolleyGerth.com/YouVersion.