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…
Fire Engulfs Popeyes Restaurant in Eatontown
Eatontown, NJ – A fire fully engulfed a Popeyes restaurant on Route 35 in Eatontown this morning, prompting a significant emergency response. The fire started at 7:41 a.m., as reported by the…
Tennessee Man Arrested for Stabbing Wife and Setting House on Fire
Dickson, TN — A Tennessee man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing his wife and leaving her in a burning building, according to authorities. Zachary Mowel, 28, is facing charges of attempted…
Late Night Fire Displaces Family in Gloucester Township
Gloucester Township, NJ — On Wednesday, July 3, at approximately 1:06 a.m., the Gloucester Township Police Department responded to a structure fire at 32 N. Black Horse Pike in Blackwood. Officers arrived…
Stamford Firefighters Quickly Douse Fire at Five Story Multi-Family Home
Stamford, CT — On July 1, at approximately 10:47 p.m., the Stamford Fire Department responded to a report of smoke and visible flames on a porch at Mill River House, located at…
Major Fire Damages Commercial Building in Elkton
ELKTON, MD—A significant fire occurred at a multi-purpose commercial building located at 555 Blue Ball Road on Tuesday morning, causing extensive damage estimated at $1 million in total. The fire, which took…
Police Say Shed Fire Intentionally Set by Two Juveniles
SALISBURY, MD – Authorities are investigating a shed fire that occurred on Monday at 1200 Nokomis Avenue, Salisbury. The incident, which took place at 2:29 PM, involved an 8′ x 12′ wood-framed…
Fire Guts Toms River Town Homes, Child Among Two Injured.
Toms River, NJ — A significant fire early this morning at the Mariners Cove townhome complex prompted a rapid response from the Silverton Volunteer Fire Department and several other local fire units.…
Six-Year-Old Girl Killed in Bayonne Fire Identified, Investigation Continues
Bayonne, NJ — A tragic fire in Bayonne has claimed the life of a six-year-old girl, prompting an investigation by the Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force and the Bayonne Fire Department.…
Multiple Injuries Reported in Route 70 Crash
Manchester Township, NJ — A significant traffic incident occurred on Thursday afternoon involving three vehicles at the intersection of State Highway 70 and Beckerville Road. The collision, which happened around 2:59 PM,…
Police Respond to Second Fire in Four Days at Same Location
Greensboro, MD – A vehicle fire occurred late Friday night at 12640 Kibler Road, resulted in a total loss to a 2011 Kia Rio. No injuries or fatalities were reported. The Greensboro…
Child Reported Dead In Bayonne Apartment Fire
Bayonne, NJ – The Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force and the Bayonne Fire Department are investigating a fire that resulted in the death of one child on Avenue C and 18th…
New Jersey Announces Civil Service Exam for Entry Level Firefighters
TRENTON, NJ – The state has announced the availability of the 2024 New Jersey Civil Service Entry Level Firefighter Exam application. The deadline for submitting applications is September 3. Prospective applicants are…
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Says Biden is “On Fire” Raises $3.7 Million for Campaign
Residents were ordered into travel lockdown during the visit MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Neighborhoods in Middletown were on lockdown for two hours Saturday night, trapped in their homes and not allowed to use…
Cherry Hill Fire Department Responds to Brush Fire at Local High School
CHERRY HILL, NJ — A significant brush fire at Cherry Hill High School West’s athletic fields prompted a swift response from multiple units of the Cherry Hill Fire Department this afternoon. The…
Salisbury Home Suffers Significant Damage in Accidental Fire
SALISBURY, MD – A structure fire severely damaged a single-family home at 4619 Coulbourne Mill Road on June 26, leading to substantial financial losses and the displacement of the homeowner, Pamela Timberman.…
Police Investigating Fire Inside Denton Walmart
Denton, MD — A fire incident occurred at Walmart, located at 610 Legion Road, on Thursday at 2:47 PM. The fire, which originated from a clothing rack inside the store, caused an…
E-Bike Causes Fire in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention has issued a safety alert following a fire incident involving an electric bike’s lithium-ion battery. The incident occurred on Las Vegas…
Fire Damages Single-Family Home in Cumberland
CUMBERLAND, MD—A structure fire severely damaged a one-story single-family home on Tuesday evening at 12413 Shadoe Hollow Road. The blaze, which is still under investigation, was reported by a neighbor at approximately…
Fire Damages Boat and Sheds in Conowingo
CONOWINGO, MD—A significant fire occurred early Monday morning at 699 Conowingo Road, impacting local resident Avanell Hipkins’ property. The incident, which was reported at 12:25 AM, involved a boat and two sheds,…
SEPTA’s Hydrogen Bus Project Under Fire Over Claims of Worker Safety
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Maya van Rossum, the leader of the Delaware Riverkeeper Network, is voicing significant safety concerns regarding the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s (SEPTA) new Hydrogen Bus Project. The initiative, set…