Schenectady officer rescues man from burning home on Fourth of July
SCHENECTADY, NY — A Schenectady police sergeant is being credited with saving a man’s life during a large house fire late on Independence Day, officials … Read more
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Body found in burning car outside Davidsonville business
DAVIDSONVILLE, Md. — Police in Anne Arundel County are investigating a suspicious death after human remains were discovered in a vehicle that was fully engulfed … Read more
Route 46 wildfire fully contained after burning 100 acres in Hackettstown
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced full containment of a wildfire that burned approximately 100 acres in Hackettstown, Warren County. The fire, which began … Read more
Dog saves woman from burning camper in Delaware
MILLINGTON, MD — A woman was hospitalized after a camper trailer fire broke out Thursday afternoon in Queen Anne’s County, authorities said. The blaze, which … Read more
Lakewood announces nine sites for Passover Chometz burning with safety rules in place
LAKEWOOD, NJ — Lakewood Township has designated nine official locations for residents to conduct Chometz burning on Friday, April 11, between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 … Read more
After Receiving $200 Billion in War Aid, Video Shows Ukrainian Soldiers Burning Effigy of President Trump
KYIV, Ukraine — A group of Ukrainian soldiers burned an effigy of former U.S. President Donald Trump in a video circulating on social media, expressing … Read more
NYPD seeks suspect in string of Lower Manhattan subway arson attack, burning two vehicles, including NYPD
NEW YORK, NY — The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect linked to a series of … Read more
Body discovered in burning vehicle prompts death investigation in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, Md. — A death investigation is underway in Northwest Baltimore after a body was found inside a burning vehicle on Bonnie View Drive. Police … Read more
Maryland issues statewide ban on open air burning due to wildfire risk
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced an immediate statewide ban on open air burning in response to persistent dry … Read more
They’re Burning the Ballot Boxes in Washington and Oregon
Incendiary device discovered in Portland ballot box, investigation underway PORTLAND, Ore. — An investigation is ongoing after authorities discovered an incendiary device inside a ballot … Read more
Child Rescued from Burning Jersey Shore Apartment
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A fire at the Middlebrook Apartments on Saturday afternoon led to the rescue of a child from a two-story garden-style building, … Read more
Two indicted for murder, dismemberment, and burning of man’s body in Yonkers
BRONX, N.Y. — Two individuals have been indicted on murder and related charges for the killing and dismemberment of a man, whose torso was transported … Read more
Pennsylvania Man Caught on Camera Beating His Dog with Water Jug, Burning With Cigarette
SOUTH HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP, PA—Pennsylvania State Police, in collaboration with the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office, have charged 30-year-old Zachary Hixson with aggravated cruelty to animals … Read more
Evesham Cop Ran Into Burning Home To Save Trapped Resident
Evesham Township Police and Fire Departments Commended for Heroic Rescue During Residential Fire EVESHAM, NJ — The Evesham Police and Fire Departments were lauded for … Read more
New Jersey Cop Rescues Girl, Pets from Burning Home
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — The Atlantic City Police Department has announced the release of body-worn camera footage showcasing the heroic actions of Officer Riley Flynn, … Read more
New Jersey Cop Talked Arsonist Armed With Blowtorch From Burning Down House
EVESHAM TWP, NJ — Officer Dennisha Sanders has been named Officer of the Month for April by the Evesham Township Police. The department said she … Read more
Body Found in Front Seat of Burning Car in Virginia
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, VA – The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Chesapeake Field Office is currently investigating an unattended death following a vehicle fire … Read more
It Was Just A Joke: Firebug Student Caught Burning Toilet Paper in High School Bathroom
STAFFORD, MD—An arson incident occurred at North Stafford High School on Garrisonville Road this Wednesday at 11:37 AM. Deputy R.L. Allen, who was performing his … Read more
I-95 Bridge Damaged by Burning Fuel Tanker in Connected Being Demolished
Stamford, CT – The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT) announced plans to start the demolition of the damaged bridge in Norwalk on May 3, … Read more
New Jersey Door Dash Driver Leaps from Burning Vehicle
Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ- A DoorDash driver delivering ice cream narrowly avoided tragedy by leaping from her burning vehicle. The incident occurred at Timberline Road and Powderhorn … Read more
Neighbors Rescue Occupant from Burning Building in Hagerstown
HAGERSTOWN, MD – Firefighters from the Hagerstown Fire Department rushed to a two-story home on Chestnut Street after receiving reports of a house fire late … Read more
Couple Arrested for Burning Infant with Scalding Toilet Water
Nijel David Flowers, 25, and Mahogany Na’Jae Hemingway, 21, surrendered to authorities at the Williamsburg County Sheriff’s Office on Monday. The couple stands accused of … Read more
Child Found Dead in Burning Car in New Jersey, Dad Charged with Murder
SAYREVILLE, NJ – A tragic incident near Sayreville High School has resulted in the death of a child found in a burnt vehicle, with the … Read more
Firefighters Rescue Cats from Burning Home in Toms River
EAST DOVER, NJ – While battling a structure fire on Bergen Avenue, firefighters rescued two cats from the blaze. The pets found on different floors … Read more
Multiple People Trapped, Rescued from Basement of Burning Building
Bergen County, NJ – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced that a fire at 850 Palisade Avenue in Teaneck is currently under investigation. The incident, … Read more
Massive Fire at Elizabeth Industrial Park Continues Burning
ELIZABETH, NJ – A large fire engulfed a warehouse on Trumbull Street in Elizabeth, New Jersey, early Friday morning. The blaze, which was first reported … Read more
How Japan Airlines crew led 367 passengers to safety from a burning plane
By Chang-Ran Kim TOKYO (Reuters) – From the moment a Japan Airlines passenger jet collided with a smaller plane on a runway in Tokyo on … Read more
Factbox-Evacuation from burning JAL jet helped by passengers leaving bags
By Tim Hepher and Allison Lampert PARIS/MONTREAL (Reuters) – All 379 people aboard a Japan Airlines airliner escaped after a collision with a Coast Guard … Read more
Man Charged with Murder After Burning Wife’s Body in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NV – In a grisly crime, Freddie Wright, 43, faces charges including open murder, arson, and destroying evidence following the death of Janell … Read more
Governor Murphy Rejects Bill Permitting Upholds Ban on Open-Air Christmas Tree Burning
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has vetoed Senate Bill No. 861, which proposed permitting open-air Christmas tree burning events in New Jersey municipalities. This … Read more
North Olmsted Cop and Suspect Injured in Shooting Outside Burning Home
NORTH OLMSTED, OH — Saturday morning’s gunfire exchange between police and a suspect in North Olmsted resulted in injuries to a police officer and a … Read more
Americans Are Burning Through Savings To Keep Biden’s Economy Afloat, Experts Say
Americans Are Burning Through Savings To Keep Biden’s Economy Afloat, Experts Say Will Kessler on October 22, 2023 The U.S. has recently seen consistent economic … Read more
Iraq jails police for failing to halt torching of Swedish embassy after Koran burning
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – An Iraqi court sentenced 18 police officers to prison after they were found guilty of failing to prevent protesters from setting fire … Read more
Two Arrested for Double Murder, Burning Body in Columbus
COLUMBUS, OH – Columbus Police, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST), have arrested 24-year-old Miranda King and 42-year-old … Read more
100 Acre Wildfire Burning Near Airport After Plane Crash
LACEY TWP, NJ – A crashed plane is believed to be the cause of a wildfire that has spread to 100 acres near Robert J. … Read more
Burning Man Turned Into Giant Mud Bog
Burning Man attracts tourists from all over the country, especially from New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. If your friends and loved ones from the … Read more
Man Rescued from Burning Building by Newark Firefighters
NEWARK, NJ – Newark Firefighters extinguished a 2-alarm fire at a three-story building located at 634 15th Avenue. The building, which houses a convenience store … Read more
State Trooper Rescues Woman Trapped In A Burning Vehicle
Maryland State Police’s quick response led to the life-saving rescue of a 69-year-old Pennsylvania woman from a burning vehicle this afternoon in Frederick County. Sergeant … Read more
Car carrier still burning off Dutch coast as hunt for cause begins
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – A burning car carrier was drifting off the Dutch coast on Thursday, the coastguard said, a day after the Panamanian-registered ship caught … Read more
Despite White House Rhetoric, US Wildfires Are Burning Less Land This Year
Despite White House Rhetoric, US Wildfires Are Burning Less Land This Year John Hugh DeMastri on July 21, 2023 U.S. wildfires have burned nearly 75% … Read more
Phil Murphy administration now going after wood burning stoves
When you think of New Jersey, you don’t necessarily think of homes with wood burning stoves in them, but a large number of them are … Read more
Mass protest in Baghdad follows Koran burning in Sweden
By Maher Nazih and Amina Ismail BAGHDAD (Reuters) -Thousands of supporters of Shi’ite populist cleric Moqtada al-Sadr held a protest in front of the Swedish … Read more
US condemns burning of Koran in Sweden
By Daphne Psaledakis and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Thursday said it condemned the burning of a Koran outside a mosque … Read more
Off-duty Officer and Good Samaritans Rescue Two from Burning Vehicle
FARMINGVILLE, NY – Two individuals, a 45-year-old woman and a 41-year-old man, both from Coram, were rescued from a burning, overturned vehicle on County Road … Read more
Georgia Classifies Old Tires As ‘Biomass’, Approves Burning Them For Fuel
Georgia Classifies Old Tires As ‘Biomass’, Approves Burning Them For Fuel John Hugh DeMastri on May 9, 2023 The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) recently … Read more
Delaware’s seasonal ban on burning begins today
WILMINGTON, DE – Delaware residents are reminded that open burning is generally prohibited from May 1st to September 30th, known as “Ozone Season”, with some … Read more
Cleveland man charged for kidnapping, burning double amputee; murdering second victim
CLEVELAND, OH – A Cleveland man has been indicted on charges of kidnapping and murder, according to Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael C. O’Malley. Aaron Parsons, … Read more
Delaware Residents Reminded of Open Burning Guidelines Ahead of Ban
As the state of Delaware approaches its annual open burning ban, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is reminding the public of … Read more
Officer Saves Six People from Burning Building in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, NY – Officer Joseph Hilliker is being recognized for his bravery and courage after saving six people from a burning building on Coykendall Avenue … Read more
Norway police ban Koran burning protest after Turkey summons Oslo envoy
ANKARA/OSLO (Reuters) -Norwegian police on Thursday banned a planned anti-Islam protest including the burning of a copy of the Koran this week for security reasons, … Read more