Firefighters responded to a structure fire Tuesday afternoon on Seaton Road in Toms River, where heavy smoke and flames were reported coming from a single-story ranch-style residence. Toms River Fire…
CHESTERTOWN, Md. — A lightning strike ignited a house fire Monday night in Kent County, causing an estimated $260,000 in damage to a single-family home on Augustine Herman Highway. The…
SHAMONG TWP., N.J. — Crews with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service are making progress containing a wildfire burning in Wharton State Forest near the Carranza Memorial in Burlington County.…
GREENSBORO, MD — A fire broke out late Saturday night at a two-story single-family home on Greensboro Road in Caroline County, prompting a large emergency response and an active investigation…
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — One person was killed and several families were displaced Wednesday night after a fire tore through a mixed-use building on North Black Horse Pike in the…
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…
WORCESTER, MA — A Worcester woman has pleaded guilty to four counts of second-degree murder and multiple related charges in connection with a deadly 2022 fire that killed four people…
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,…
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…
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…
Bensalem, PA – Arson Suspect Arrested After Blaze Destroys Home and Endangers Residents
On Monday, February 10, at 5:22 a.m., Bensalem Township Police and the Bensalem Volunteer Fire Department responded to a dwelling fire on the 5200 block of Merganser Way. Fire services discovered six adult residents who had evacuated, some escaping from second-story windows. The fire resulted in the total loss of the two-story single-family dwelling, while two dogs perished and all six adults were hospitalized with injuries.
Investigation by Bensalem Fire Rescue and Bensalem Police Detectives revealed the fire was deliberately set. Surveillance footage captured a black sedan arriving at the scene at 5:01 a.m.; an individual is seen approaching the residence and returning to the car 15 minutes later. Following the suspect’s departure, smoke appeared from the rear yard followed by a large explosion. The surveillance provided investigators with an image of the black sedan.
Detectives utilized Automated License Plate Readers to trace the 2021 black Volkswagen Passat, registered to Brian Jones from Rockford, Michigan. The investigation revealed Harrison Jones, the ex-boyfriend of a planned visitor to the Merganser Way home
WASHINGTON — A fire broke out in a one-story home on the 3600 block of Bangor Street SE, forcing two adults, two children, and a dog to evacuate, according to DC…
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,…
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…
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…
CHENANGO, N.Y. — New York State Police provided critical aerial support during a fire at the Quality Pallet Company in the town of Chenango, utilizing drone technology to aid firefighters…
Arson Task Force Probes Jersey City Blaze
**Jersey City, NJ** – A fire that occurred Wednesday at a residential building on Monticello Avenue is under investigation by the Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force and Jersey City Fire Department. The fire was reported shortly before 6:00 a.m. at 274 Monticello Avenue, where emergency responders found heavy smoke and fire in the building’s basement and first-floor hallway.
During response operations, a 70-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man were discovered injured. Both were initially taken to Jersey City Medical Center and later transferred to Jacobi Medical Center in New York City for further medical treatment. Their condition is reported as stable.
The fire, which began in the basement, is not viewed as suspicious at present. In total, 33 residents have been displaced due to the incident, and a firefighter suffered minor injuries receiving treatment at Jersey City Medical Center.
Investigation into the fire’s cause is ongoing. Authorities request anyone with relevant information to contact the Prosecutor’s Office at 201-915-1345 or submit a tip online, assuring that all information provided will remain confidential.
Brick Township, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Charles Maulbeck, 51, from Toms River was charged with aggravated arson on October 7. The charge stems from…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — DC Fire and EMS crews fought a challenging fire in Northeast D.C. on Monday afternoon, which broke out just before 3 p.m. in a two-story building on the…
STAMFORD, Conn. — Firefighters in Stamford successfully contained a house fire in the city’s Waterside neighborhood on Monday afternoon. The Stamford Fire Department responded to a report of flames at…
Linden, NJ – At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Linden Police and Fire units responded to reports of a fire at the Hollywood Terr Apartments on the 600 block of…
Blackwood, NJ – On Friday, July 5, at approximately 3:28 PM, Gloucester Township Police Officers observed heavy smoke in the area of 1900 Erial Road. Officers located flames in the…
LAKEWOOD, NJ—Early Friday morning, Lakewood firefighters responded to a significant fire at 226 Cedar Bridge Ave, a multi-unit apartment building. The incident, which escalated to two alarms, began around 2:30…
On Tuesday, Baltimore County Police Department Aviation unit, in collaboration with Baltimore County Fire Department and the National Guard, worked together to extinguish a fire in the Loch Raven Reservoir…
Newark, NJ – One firefighter was injured and nearly 40 individuals were displaced in Newark following a three-alarm blaze on Monday. The incident occurred at 576 Broadway, where a 3-story,…