NEWDALE, N.C. — A fire on Forbes Lane has been fully contained, according to an update from the Newdale Fire Department. Officials confirmed the containment late Saturday and stated that …
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WESTOVER, Md. — A small fire broke out inside a jail cell at Eastern Correctional Institution on Friday evening, but it was quickly extinguished by the inmate before causing significant …
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How Volunteers use Toms River Fire Department experience to launch careers in emergency services
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — While volunteer firefighting is unpaid, many who serve at the Toms River Fire Department have used the experience to launch careers in emergency services. Some professions, …
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CENTREVILLE, MD – A fire broke out at the State Highway Administration facility in Centreville on Wednesday night, prompting a two-alarm response from multiple fire departments. Firefighters arrived at the …
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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A house fire in the Shenandoah neighborhood Tuesday night displaced residents but caused no injuries, officials said. Gloucester Township police responded to 40 Shenandoah Drive at …
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JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Firefighters from all four Jackson Fire Companies responded to a structure fire Saturday afternoon, operating for nearly four hours before returning to their stations. The fire …
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JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A man was found dead Friday evening after a fire broke out near 1000 Newark Avenue, prompting an investigation by the Hudson County Regional Arson Task …
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WAPPINGER, N.Y. — Authorities have identified the victims of a fatal house fire in Wappinger and announced additional charges against the suspect, who is accused of killing them before setting …
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MARDELA SPRINGS, Md. — A fire at Calloway Family Farm destroyed two large buildings, farm equipment, and vehicles Tuesday, causing an estimated $2 million in damages. Firefighters from Mardela Springs …
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BETHESDA, MD — Emergency crews responded to a dramatic scene Saturday morning on the southbound I-270 Spur, where a delivery truck went over a Jersey wall and caught fire, leaving …
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Fire Sprinkler Saves Bel Air Condominium from Significant Damage; Cat Reunited with Owner
BEL AIR, MD – A fire sprinkler system is being credited with preventing major property damage and saving lives, including a beloved pet, during a fire at Park View at …
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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A house fire on Thursday afternoon at 220 Laurel Place in the Cherrywood Townhomes section of Gloucester Township displaced six residents, authorities said. Police officers and …
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DEAL ISLAND, Md. — A fire tore through a private island in Somerset County on Monday afternoon, destroying four structures and causing an estimated $600,000 in damages. The fire was …
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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A family of seven was displaced after a house fire broke out Sunday morning on Lee Ann Drive in the Somerdale section of Gloucester Township, authorities …
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CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Firefighters brought a blaze under control late Saturday night after it swept through several units at the Tavistock Condominiums, according to the Cherry Hill Fire Department. …
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MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A woman died following a single-car crash Saturday evening in Middletown Township, police said. Officers responded to Brownsville Road and South Buckthorne Avenue around 6:30 p.m. …
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CASSVILLE, N.J. — Fire crews from Cassville Volunteer Fire Company #1 and Whitesville Volunteer Fire Department quickly responded to a fire involving two outbuildings behind a residence on Tuesday evening, …
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Fire breaks out at California Power Plant, world’s largest lithium battery facility; residents urged to stay indoors
MOSS LANDING, Calif. — A fire erupted Thursday afternoon at the Moss Landing Power Plant’s 300-megawatt Phase I energy storage facility, prompting evacuations and air quality warnings for nearby communities, …
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Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm Blaze at Garrett County Stockyard; Cattle Loose Amid Freezing Temperatures
GARRETT COUNTY, Md. — A two-alarm fire broke out Wednesday evening at Friends Stockyard in Garrett County, prompting an extensive emergency response and efforts to contain loose cattle in freezing …
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QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY, Md. — A mobile home fire in Queen Anne’s County claimed the lives of two residents Wednesday afternoon, prompting an active investigation by the Maryland State Fire …
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CAMBRIDGE, M.D. — A fire broke out late Tuesday night at a garage apartment in Cambridge, causing significant damage but resulting in no injuries, officials said. The blaze was reported …
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Maryland Firefighters Respond to Bombs, Exploding Mailboxes, and a Bazooka Round in 96 Hour Period
BALTIMORE, M.D. — The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal announced Tuesday that its teams have responded to 29 incidents across Maryland and Virginia over the past 96 hours. …
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SALISBURY, MD — Authorities are investigating a residential fire that caused significant damage to a mobile home in Salisbury, Wicomico County, on Monday afternoon. The fire occurred at 1026 Hinman …
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With California Under Fire Over Budget Cuts, Mismanagement, How is New Jersey’s State Fire Budget?
TRENTON, N.J. — As a recent increase in forest fires continues to intensify wildfire risks across New Jersey, the Murphy Administration’s 2025 budget presents a mixed approach to funding wildfire …
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RAWLINGS, MD — A devastating early morning fire tore through a single-family home on Golden Eagle Drive in Rawlings, displacing nine residents and causing an estimated $250,000 in damage. The …