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…
Two-Alarm House Fire in Charlestown Under Investigation
CHARLESTOWN, MD — Deputy State Fire Marshals and K9 Blondie are currently investigating a two-alarm house fire that broke out in Cecil County this afternoon. The incident occurred around 2:50 PM at…
Man Drowns While Swimming in Lake Manassas
NOKESVILLE, VA – A tragic drowning incident occurred at Lake Manassas, located at 9030 Burwell Road, on June 23, claiming the life of a 45-year-old man. The incident unfolded around 4:46 PM…
Dog and Cat Perish in Cumberland House Fire
CUMBERLAND, MD—A manufactured home in Cumberland caught fire yesterday afternoon at 3:28 PM, with authorities now investigating the blaze. The fire, reported at 14103 Canal Road SE, caused significant damage to both…
New Jersey Morning Commuter Report: Downed Trees, Car Fire, Heavy Traffic Into Manhattan
Traffic Alerts Across New Jersey CEDAR GROVE, NJ—A crash with injuries and a downed tree have resulted in the closure of all lanes on NJ 23 northbound at CR 604/Lindsley Rd in…
Three Homes Damaged in Cecil County House Fire
CECIL CO., MD – A significant house fire occurred on June 21 at 117 West Huron Court in Cecil County, causing substantial damage to the property and its neighbors. Owned by Albert…
I68 Reopened Following Tractor Trailer Fire
ALLEGANY COUNTY, MD – The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office has announced the reopening of I68 after a significant disruption caused by a tractor trailer fire. The incident occurred on Sunday evening on…
Stamford Firefighters Quickly Contain Multiple Vehicle Fire on Fairfield Avenue
STAMFORD, CT—This morning at 10:25 AM, the Stamford Fire Department responded to reports of several vehicles on fire at a local towing company on 400 Fairfield Avenue. Upon arrival, Truck 3 from…
Suspect Who Unloaded Fire Extinguisher on NYC Cop For Viral Video Charged
MANHATTAN, NY — A disturbing incident occurred in late May near the intersection of West 118th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue in Harlem, resulting in the hospitalization of a 43-year-old on-duty NYPD…
What’s On Fire In Ocean County? I Smell Smoke
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Residents as far east as Toms River have noticed the smell of smoke in the air on Friday and Saturday, causing many to take to social media to…
Man Pours Lighter Fluid on Woman and Threatens to Set Her on Fire in New York City
NEW YORK, NY—The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest related to an attempted arson within the 75th Precinct. The incident occurred near…
Active House Fire Reported in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, NY—Syracuse Police have reported an active house fire on Maple Street, situated between Paterson Plank Road and Schopmann Drive. The public is urged to avoid the area to facilitate the access…
Fire Shuts Down Roads in Kearny
KEARNY, NJ – A fire investigation has prompted the closure of several roads in Kearny. Passaic Avenue is closed between Laurel Avenue and South Midland Avenue, and North Midland Avenue is shut…
Cambridge Home Damaged in Electrical Fire
CAMBRIDGE, MD – A fire occurred at a 1.5-story single-family dwelling on Robbins Street in Cambridge, reported on Wednesday at 1:33 PM. The Rescue Fire Company responded promptly to the blaze, which…
Vacant Duplex in Williamsport Engulfed by Flames
WILLIAMSPORT, MD – A fire engulfed a vacant duplex on Wright Road in Williamsport on Wednesday at 6:59 PM, prompting a response from 62 firefighters. The Williamsport Volunteer Fire and EMS managed…
Large Brush Fire Extinguished Near New Jersey Turnpike
Secaucus Police Department has announced that a large brush fire near the New Jersey Turnpike marsh area between exits 15X and 16E has been successfully extinguished as of 4:45 PM today. Officers…
Former Fire Commissioner Sentenced for Falsifying Court Documents in Multi-Million Dollar Claims
MINEOLA, N.Y. – Judah Karkowsky, a former Commissioner of the Woodmere Fire District, has been sentenced to one year in jail for using falsified court documents to file multi-million-dollar claims and regain…
Bensalem Township Council Approves Fire Department Consolidation
BENSALEM, PA – The Bensalem Township Council has approved a resolution to consolidate six volunteer fire departments into a single entity, the Bensalem Volunteer Fire Department. The unanimous decision follows two and…
Miss Peaches Inspires Jersey Shore Fire Company to Adopt Gus, The Fire Dog
Deal Police Department Commends Efforts to Support Shelter Animals Deal, NJ – The Deal Police Department has expressed gratitude to notable figures and organizations for their recent contributions to raising awareness about…
Cool Off at a Fire Hydrant This Weekend in Newark
NEWARK, NJ—The Newark Fire Division, part of the Department of Public Safety, has announced its Annual Summer Initiative to help residents beat the heat. Starting this Saturday, June 15, fire hydrants will…
Fire Officials Investigating Trash Fire Behind Salisbury Home
SALISBURY, MD—An outdoor fire investigation has been initiated following an incident on Thursday afternoon at 7511 Titleist Drive in Salisbury, Wicomico County. The fire involved a trash pile located behind a residential…