Harford County man dies in Christmas morning house fire

JOPPA, Md. — A Christmas morning house fire claimed the life of a 68-year-old man in Joppa, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. Deputies from the Harford County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the…

December 26, 2024

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Man dies in accidental fireplace fire at Northwest D.C. apartment

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – A man lost his life early Tuesday morning after a fire, caused by fireplace debris, broke out in a Northwest D.C. apartment. D.C. Fire and EMS crews responded to…

December 26, 2024

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Nonprofit steps up to aid displaced families in the wake of a devastating apartment fire in Asbury Park

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ASBURY PARK, N.J. — The Asbury Park Police Department expressed gratitude on Monday for the efforts of “We Are Loved,” a local nonprofit organization, We Are Loved, in aiding families affected by…

December 23, 2024

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Columbus Fire Department Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Individual in Fire Investigation

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Columbus Fire Department Seeks Public's Help Identifying Individual in Fire Investigation **Columbus, OH** - The Columbus Division of Fire is requesting the public's assistance following an incident that occurred on Tuesday morning.…

December 22, 2024

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Suspect Faces Multiple Charges Following Firearm Incident

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Suspect Faces Multiple Charges Following Firearm Incident **Delmar, MD -** An incident involving a firearm occurred on December 12, leading to severe allegations against a suspect in Delmar, Wicomico County. Deputies from…

December 22, 2024

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Stamford firefighters rescue worker from trench collapse

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STAMFORD, Conn. — A worker trapped in a trench collapse was rescued Friday morning in Stamford after a swift and coordinated effort by the city’s fire department and emergency personnel. The Stamford…

December 21, 2024

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Second alarm building fire in Camden

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CAMDEN, N.J. — Firefighters from Ladder 1324 are assisting Camden City Fire Department crews in battling a second alarm fire at a building in Camden. Details of the incident, including the location…

December 21, 2024

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Middlesex County man arrested on stolen firearm charges after Cranford police stop

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CRANFORD, N.J. — A Piscataway man was arrested early Friday morning after Cranford police discovered a loaded, stolen firearm during a motor vehicle stop on Raritan Road. The incident occurred at approximately…

December 21, 2024

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Jackson man sentenced to 20 years in prison for aggravated assault and firearm possession

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A Jackson Township man was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in state prison for aggravated assault stemming from a 2023 car crash and an unrelated firearm charge, according…

December 21, 2024

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Suspect arrested after threats with firearm near Navy Yard in Southeast D.C.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly threatening another individual with a firearm in the Navy Yard area of Southeast D.C., police said. The incident occurred on December…

December 21, 2024

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Cherry Hill house fire claims one life, two others escape safely

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CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Firefighters and EMTs responded to a fatal house fire on Severn Avenue that claimed the life of one resident on Thursday. Two other residents escaped safely after being…

December 20, 2024

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Gunfire damages vehicles in Severn

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SEVERN, Md. — Anne Arundel County Police are investigating an early morning shooting in the 1700 block of Meade Village Circle where multiple vehicles were struck by gunfire, officials said Thursday. Officers…

December 19, 2024

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Hackensack narcotics bust uncovered six pounds of meth, a stolen firearm, arrests of a father and son

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HACKENSACK, N.J. – A father and son from Hackensack are facing multiple charges after authorities uncovered over six pounds of crystal methamphetamine, cocaine, and a stolen firearm during a narcotics distribution investigation,…

December 19, 2024

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Woman killed in South Jersey house fire that spread to neighboring homes

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CHERRY HILL, N.J. — A woman died early Thursday in a fast-moving house fire that engulfed three homes on Severn Avenue, according to officials and local reports. The Cherry Hill Fire Department…

December 19, 2024

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Protesters ejected from Middletown council meeting after singing ceasefire carols

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MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. — A group of activists advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza were removed from the Middletown Common Council meeting Tuesday night after singing modified Christmas carols calling for Palestinian liberation.…

December 19, 2024

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House fire on Lincoln Drive quickly contained, no injuries reported

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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Firefighters responded to a house fire on Lincoln Drive in the Laurel Springs section of Gloucester Township on Tuesday afternoon after a washing machine caught fire. Gloucester Township…

December 18, 2024

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Cookie drive honors late teen firefighter, supports first responders’ mental health

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PITTSBURGH, PA — The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office expressed gratitude for its inclusion in an annual holiday cookie drive honoring the memory of Mark Matesic, a 16-year-old junior firefighter who died by…

December 18, 2024

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Gloucester Township house fire displaces family, dog rescued

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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A house fire on Tuesday afternoon in the Clementon section of Gloucester Township displaced a family but caused no injuries, authorities said. Gloucester Township Police responded to 1718…

December 17, 2024

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5-year-old girl critically injured after 3-year-old brother fires unsecured gun in D.C.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 5-year-old girl remains in critical condition after being accidentally shot by her 3-year-old brother while they were playing with an unsecured firearm inside a Southwest D.C. apartment Monday…

December 17, 2024

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Single-family home in Hancock damaged in fire

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HANCOCK, MD — A fire caused significant damage to a single-story home on Fairview Road on Monday, resulting in an estimated $60,000 in losses. The blaze occurred at a single-family residence owned…

December 17, 2024

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