Wicomico County Man Died, Woman Injured in House Fire

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WICOMICO COUNTY, MD – Fire inspectors continue their investigation of a fire the took place at home in Wicomico County that claimed the life of one person. According to police, Deputy State…

August 16, 2022

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Arsonists Arrested for Setting Fire at Salisbury Home Over Domestic Dispute

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SALISBURY, MD – A Salisbury man has been charged with arson after intentionally setting a home on fire because of a domestic dispute. The Deputy State Fire Marshals determined the cause of…

July 14, 2022

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Gloucester Township Family Displaced by Fire

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Gloucester Township – A family has been displaced after a fire damaged their home Thursday morning in Gloucester Township. According to police, at approximately 6:29 am, officers responded to Lillian Place in…

July 8, 2022

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Discarded Cigarettes Cause of Fatal Bronx Fire

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NEW YORK, NY – New York City fire marshals said the cause of this week’s fatal 4-alarm fire which occurred at 2194 Valentine Avenue in the Bronx was accidentally caused by the…

May 12, 2022

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L.A. woman perishes in home fire

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LOS ANGELES, CA – A 60-year-old woman perished in a fire in a home on Monday, but firefighters were able to rescue a man by cutting bars on the windows. Firefighters cut…

December 15, 2020

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Hero New Jersey Cop Climbs Burning Building to Save Children

Community News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – On Saturday night, patrol units were dispatched at approximately 1019pm to reports of multiple buildings on fire on Albury Way and Kempsey Drive, within the Governor’s Point section.…

December 12, 2018

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Carbon Monoxide Safety

Ocean County News

In the past decade, people have become more aware of the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in the home. often called the silent killer, carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless, colorless…

February 12, 2016

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Kitchen Fire Displaces Resident From Hackettstown Apartment, Investigation Underway

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HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. – A Friday evening kitchen fire forced the evacuation of an apartment building on Center Street in Hackettstown, temporarily displacing one resident while firefighters brought the blaze under control. According…

July 18, 2026

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Perth Amboy firefighters join city parade, remind residents to stay safe this holiday season

Central Jersey News·Community News·New Jersey News

PERTH AMBOY, NJ – Members of the Perth Amboy Fire Department joined the community for the city’s annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting, using the event to share important reminders about fire…

December 7, 2025

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Two cats killed in Manchester Township blaze as couple escapes

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Couple escapes midnight inferno in Whiting but cats perish in fire sparked by electrical malfunction MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A late-night fire tore through a single-family home in the Whiting section of…

October 29, 2025

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Blaze rips through Hagerstown apartment, injures two residents

Maryland News

HAGERSTOWN, MD – A pre-dawn fire tore through a downtown high-rise apartment building early Sunday, sending two residents to the hospital and forcing them from their home. Flames erupted inside a unit…

October 26, 2025

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Lakewood Garbage Truck Fire Caused by Improperly Discarded Lithium Batteries

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Lithium battery sparks fire in garbage truck prompting warning from Lakewood Fire Department LAKEWOOD, NJ – Wednesday — A garbage truck was forced to dump its burning load on a township street…

August 20, 2025

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Six dead including four children in devastating Maryland house fire

Maryland News

Waldorf, MD – A Sunday morning house fire in a Waldorf neighborhood claimed six lives, including four children, as investigators worked into the night to determine the cause. The first 911 calls…

August 11, 2025

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Basement fire damages Midland home, quick response limits loss

Maryland News

MIDLAND, Md. — A structure fire at a single-family home on Omara Avenue caused an estimated $20,000 in damage Monday evening, though quick action by firefighters and an unexpected water pipe break…

July 15, 2025

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Fire destroys Clear Spring home, no injuries reported

Maryland News

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 officials. No…

May 27, 2025

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Massive fire guts Delmar pallet warehouse, $380K in damage reported

Maryland News

DELMAR, MD — A structure fire broke out late Tuesday morning at Kings Mulch and Pallets in Wicomico County, tearing through a large pole building and causing an estimated $380,000 in damages,…

April 30, 2025

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$300K blaze destroys Maryland home as investigators seek cause of North East fire

Maryland News

NORTH EAST, Md. — A fire that tore through a single-family home on Vanders Lane resulted in a complete loss of the property, with damages estimated at $300,000, officials said Tuesday. Key…

April 9, 2025

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Carbon Monoxide Warning Issued to Residents Near Evesham Forest Fire

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BURLINGTON COUNTY, N.J. — Dense smoke from the Bethany Run wildfire drifted northward overnight, setting off carbon monoxide alarms in several neighborhoods as low temperatures kept the smoke close to the ground.…

November 10, 2024

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Structure Fire on Chapline Street in Sharpsburg Quickly Controlled

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SHARPSBURG, MD — A fire broke out at a two-story single-family residence located at 207 W Chapline Street on Thursday. The Sharpsburg Volunteer Fire Company responded to the scene after a passerby…

August 10, 2024

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Mobile Home Destroyed by Fire in Cordova

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Cordova, MD – A significant fire engulfed a mobile home at 29678 Schockley Lane on Monday afternoon, causing an estimated $100,000 in damages. The fire, reported at 4:06 PM, was brought under…

July 17, 2024

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