Fire News

CAPE MAY, N.J. — A fire that broke out in the basement of a Cape May home Thursday afternoon is believed to have been sparked by a charging electric scooter, …

ARLINGTON, VA — Firefighters responded to a blaze at Liberty Tavern on the 3100 block of Wilson Blvd on Wednesday evening, temporarily shutting down a major intersection and prompting a …

LINDEN, N.J. — A two-alarm fire tore through a two-family home on East Blancke Street late Tuesday night, displacing 10 residents and injuring two firefighters who fell through the floor …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A fire that broke out early Saturday morning in the garage of a two-story home on Powder Horn Road was caused by the spontaneous combustion of …

NORTHBOROUGH, MASS. — A group of Northborough firefighters received top honors this week after pulling a woman and her dog from freezing mud and ice in a dramatic February rescue …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A fire sparked by improperly discarded smoking materials forced an emergency response at a Toms River assisted living facility on Tuesday afternoon, officials said. At approximately …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A bombshell lawsuit filed on March 17 in Ocean County Superior Court has rocked the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, alleging that a former police …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A residential fire broke out on Kettle Creek Road Saturday evening after improperly discarded smoking materials ignited items on a windowsill, authorities said. Key Points The …

FALLS TOWNSHIP, PA — A Philadelphia-area fire chief is facing felony charges after allegedly throwing his 3-month-old daughter to the ground, causing severe injuries, police said. Brian Salt, 36, the …

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD — A Hagerstown man was arrested early Sunday after setting fire to his estranged partner’s personal items, an act that led to damage at a home where …

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — Residents in parts of Henderson County are being urged to evacuate voluntarily as nearby wildfires continue to spread in Polk County, local officials announced Sunday. Henderson County …

EATONTOWN, N.J. — A group of protesters is planning to gather outside a Tesla dealership on Sunday for what organizers are calling a “Tesla takedown” event aimed at Elon Musk …

COLUMBUS, N.C. — A mandatory evacuation order was issued for residents in the Piney Gate area of Polk County due to the rapidly growing Deepwood Fire, local emergency management officials …

MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – The treasurer of a labor union representing firefighters and emergency medical technicians in Burlington County has been charged with stealing nearly $10,000 from the organization, prosecutors …

MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ – A student and a teacher at Monroe Township Middle School sustained burns after a fire broke out during a cooking class, prompting a temporary evacuation of …

HARRISBURG, PA – A Northampton County jury has found an Easton man guilty of first-degree murder for the brutal 2018 killing of 18-year-old Tyrell Holmes, who was stabbed and set …

WYCKOFF, N.J. — Fire crews responded to a brush fire at a residential home Wednesday evening, officials said. The Wyckoff Fire Department quickly extinguished the flames and overhauled the area …

DORCHESTER COUNTY, Md. — Fire investigators are examining the cause of a two-alarm fire that tore through a Cambridge townhouse late Thursday night, authorities said. The fire broke out just …

MONTVALE, N.J. — A school bus heading to New York State overturned on the Garden State Parkway on Monday night, injuring multiple passengers and causing an overnight closure of northbound …

FRIENDSVILLE, Md. — A structure fire caused significant damage to a single-story manufactured home in Friendsville on Monday afternoon, with investigators still working to determine the cause. Fire crews responded …

FOREST HILL, Md. — A fire broke out at Wargo’s Restaurant on Saturday morning, causing an estimated $150,000 in damage, officials said. Firefighters responded at 8:12 a.m. to the single-story …

EDGEWOOD, Md. — A fire at an auto dealership and repair shop in Harford County caused an estimated $2 million in damage Saturday afternoon, officials said. Firefighters responded at 2:52 …

WESTFIELD, N.J. — A tree fell onto a car along Route 22 near the Westfield, Scotch Plains, and Mountainside border earlier this evening, bringing down live wires and igniting a …

STAMFORD, Conn. — Firefighters contained a townhouse fire on Stamford’s West Side on Friday afternoon, preventing significant damage to the building. The Stamford Fire Department responded to multiple calls about …

STAMFORD, Conn. — A fire tore through a downtown Stamford commercial building early Friday morning, destroying several businesses and injuring two firefighters. Firefighters responded to an alarm at 184 Bedford …