As Forest Fire Season Nears, New Jersey Issues Prevention Grants to 22 Communities

State officials say the funding will help communities prepare for spring wildfire season through vegetation management and fire prevention projects. Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has awarded…

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Fire Damages Richmond’s Marina Building in Cecil County, Causing $500K Loss

Maryland investigators say the cause of a commercial garage fire along Glebe Road in Earleville remains under investigation. Earleville, MD – A commercial building at Richmond’s Marina in Cecil County was heavily…

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NJ homeowner headed to prison in house fire insurance scheme

Cherry Hill man gets prison time for insurance fraud after house fire TRENTON, NJ — A Cherry Hill homeowner who filed false claims after a fire destroyed his house has been sentenced…

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Dryer fire damages Toms River home displacing residents and pets Tuesday night

Firefighters quickly contained blaze on Northstream Drive after structure fire upgrade. Toms River, NJ – Firefighters in Toms River responded to a reported dryer fire Tuesday evening that quickly escalated into a…

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NJ Transit Bus Destroyed by Fire on New Jersey Turnpike Near Newark Airport

Twenty-five passengers escaped safely after an NJ Transit bus caught fire and became fully engulfed in flames on the New Jersey Turnpike Tuesday evening near Newark Liberty International Airport. Newark, NJ –…

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Baltimore cops close in on suspect in Herbert Street gunfire

Man charged months after Baltimore shooting that wounded victim on Herbert Street Baltimore, Md. — A Baltimore man has been arrested months after a shooting in the city’s Western District left a…

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Mattapan Man Arrested After Police Recover Ghost Gun During Fireworks Incident

Boston police arrested a Mattapan man after officers responding to fireworks recovered a loaded ghost gun during a foot pursuit late Monday night. Boston, MA – Boston police arrested a Mattapan man…

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Mystery couple sought after shots fired in Newark neighborhood

Couple Sought After Gunfire Erupts in Newark Neighborhood NEWARK, N.J. — Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man and woman who were seen near the scene of an early-morning…

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Fugitive wanted on DC firearms charges arrested in Stafford

Fredericksburg man jailed after deputies discover fugitive warrant STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A man wanted on felony firearms charges out of Washington, D.C., was arrested in Stafford County after deputies spotted him…

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Kitchen Fire Quickly Contained at Country Walk Home in Manchester Township

Firefighters stopped a kitchen fire before it could spread through a multi-family home Sunday afternoon. Manchester Township, NJ – Firefighters quickly contained a structure fire Sunday afternoon at a residence in the…

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FDNY rushes to four-alarm fire tearing through Bronx stores

Four-alarm Bronx blaze rips through strip of stores overnight BRONX, N.Y. — A four-alarm fire tore through a row of businesses in the Bronx late Thursday night, damaging 11 stores and leaving…

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Cherry Hill Firefighters Assist After Explosion at Gloucester County Industrial Facility

Specialized rescue and hazardous materials crews from Cherry Hill responded to Logan Township to assist following an explosion at an industrial site. Logan Township, NJ – Firefighters from the Cherry Hill Fire…

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Fire Damages Toms River Home While Family Attends Funeral; Dog Rescued

A dog was rescued and no injuries were reported after a two-story home caught fire Thursday morning in the Silverton section of Toms River. Toms River, NJ – Firefighters battled a house…

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Fire Island National Seashore continues deer management operations after winter storm delays

White-tailed deer reduction efforts took place on federal lands February 23–27. Patchogue, NY – The National Park Service (NPS) has completed White-tailed Deer Management Plan operations at Fire Island National Seashore, following…

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Police seek suspect who opened fire at occupied vehicle in the Bronx

The gunman fled on foot after discharging his weapon on Sheridan Avenue, police say. Bronx, NY – NYPD Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in…

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One dead in early morning house fire on Bellview Drive in Bensalem Township

Firefighters rescued one resident, but a 56-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Bensalem Township, PA – Authorities are investigating a fatal house fire that broke out early Tuesday morning in…

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Three alarm Bronx fire sends two to hospital

Illegally parked cars slow response to 3 alarm fire in Bronx apartment building BRONX, N.Y. — Firefighters battling a three-alarm blaze Tuesday morning in the Bronx faced early obstacles when illegally parked…

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New Jersey high school students could get gym credits for being volunteer firefighters under proposed law

Legislation introduced in Trenton would allow certain students to earn graduation credits by completing a county fire academy course and volunteering locally. New Jersey, NJ – A newly introduced bill in the…

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MAGA hat wearing man sets woman’s boots on fire during hate crime attack in Chelsea

Detectives are investigating a hate crime after a woman was verbally harassed and set on fire during a daylight assault on West 26th Street in Manhattan. MANHATTAN, NY – New York City…

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Man accused of setting Pinecrest Lake townhouse fire while ‘killing spiders,’ police say

TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP, PA – A bizarre and destructive fire tore through a row of townhomes in the Pinecrest Lake community LSDY Monday evening after police say a resident repeatedly set small fires…

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