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Fire chief pressed after fatal Sofa Super Store blaze report
A federal NIOSH report cites lack of water and poor command structure in the June 18 Sofa Super Store fire where nine firefighters died. Calls for Charleston Fire Department leadership changes rise as families and union officials push for accountability. Mayor Riley avoids comment on leadership changes while acknowledging past mistakes.
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National Institute For ‘Occupational Safety and Health
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International Association of Fire Fighters
Harold Schaitberger
Post and Courier
Jean Dangerfield
Michael French
Ladder Co
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Ann Muley
Louis Mulkey
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Charleston Fire Department
Joe Riley
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