Fire News

CHRISTIANA, Pa. — Authorities are investigating a June burglary at the Christiana Fire Company in Lancaster County, where over $50,000 in emergency rescue tools were stolen during an early morning …

DENTON, Md. — Authorities are investigating an attempted arson at Murphy’s Transport in Caroline County after multiple vehicles were targeted and damaged, officials said Wednesday. The incident was discovered the …

SPRING LAKE, N.J. — A small fire in the engine compartment of a southbound NJ Transit train caused delays Wednesday night on the North Jersey Coast Line, according to transit …

PATERSON, NJ — A sweltering heat wave turned what should have been a joyous celebration for Paterson’s graduating seniors into a medical emergency on Monday, June 23, as soaring temperatures …

MECHANICSVILLE, Md. — A 47-year-old Mechanicsville man has been arrested and charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to his own home early Monday and later admitting to torching his …

BEACHWOOD, N.J. — A shed fire broke out just after midnight Monday in the rear yard of a residence on the 700 block of Forecastle Avenue, according to the Beachwood …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — The Lakewood Fire Department officially swore in two new career firefighters and appointed a new volunteer during a recent meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners. Volunteer …

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A pregnant woman and her two children lost their lives in a house fire that tore through their Philadelphia home early Friday. Authorities believe the fire was …

DOVER, Del. — The Dover Police Department has issued a community alert regarding the smell of smoke across the city, attributing it to wildfires burning in the region. In a …

SHAMONG TWP., N.J. — Crews with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service are making progress containing a wildfire burning in Wharton State Forest near the Carranza Memorial in Burlington County. …

SECAUCUS, NJ — A structural fire broke out Thursday at 14 Acorn Road, according to the Secaucus Police Department. Authorities reported the fire shortly before noon and urged the public …

BARNEGAT, N.J. — Two teenagers have been charged with aggravated arson and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose after authorities say they fired a flare gun into a …

OAKLAND, Md. — A one-story home in Garrett County sustained major damage in a structure fire Monday night, leaving one resident injured and causing an estimated $400,000 in property and …

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — A 32-year-old Hagerstown man has been arrested and charged with arson and multiple related offenses after investigators concluded he intentionally set fire to a downtown apartment building …

PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — A fire early Sunday morning forced the evacuation of a multi-unit apartment building on Hidden Village Drive, though no injuries were reported, according to the Perth …

WORCESTER, Mass. – A team of Worcester police officers and firefighters were honored this week by the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office for rescuing a father and daughter trapped on …

MONROE TWP., N.J. — Three Monroe Township police officers pulled a man from a burning bedroom during a mental health crisis on May 17, despite threats of violence and visible …

HEBRON, Md. — A structure fire at a vacant three-story home in Wicomico County early Monday morning has been ruled incendiary, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. The …

CLEAR SPRING, Md. — A Memorial Day morning fire caused significant damage to a single-family home on Draper Road in Clear Spring, with estimated losses totaling $300,000, according to fire …

ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. — A fire inspector for the Borough of Elmwood Park has been arrested and charged with tampering with public records and falsifying documents, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark …

SALISBURY, Md. — Authorities are investigating a fire that damaged a storage building Tuesday night behind the Travelodge on North Salisbury Boulevard. The fire, deemed incendiary in nature, resulted in …

EASTON, Md. — A fire damaged three commercial dumpsters behind a produce distribution center in Talbot County, prompting a response from local firefighters on Monday. The incident occurred at Teddy …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners, alongside Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr and Fire District Administrator Yehuda Beer, announced the promotion of Career Fire Lieutenant Robert J. Leon …

JOPPA, MD — The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a double fatal fire that occurred Thursday morning in Harford County. Emergency crews were dispatched around 8:10 a.m. to …

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A 97-year-old man was critically injured Thursday afternoon after a fire broke out in the basement apartment of a residential building on York Street, authorities said. …