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…
Mount Rainier Responds to Fire Department Staffing Adjustments
MOUNT RAINIER, MD – The City of Mount Rainier has issued a statement addressing the concerns raised by residents regarding the temporary staffing adjustments at the Bunker Hill Fire Station and other…
Police Report Vehicle Fire in Hurlock
HURLOCK, MD – A vehicle fire occurred on Tuesday at 4:24 PM at the intersection of Gravel Branch Road and Millington Road, involving a 2019 Volkswagen passenger car. The Hurlock Volunteer Fire…
Jersey Shore Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Theft in Ocean County
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Salvatore Umek, 46, of Point Pleasant Beach, has pled guilty to theft charges related to misappropriating funds from the Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company Number 2, where he…
Arson Charges Filed in Connection with Etna Borough Fire
ETNA, PA — County Police have charged a local resident following a destructive fire in Etna. On Monday at 11:42 AM, emergency services were called to 86 Vilsack Street after reports of…
Father-Son Duo Dedicates Time to Toms River Fire Department
TOMS RIVER, NJ—In Toms River, the Rice family exemplifies a multi-generational commitment to service. Matthew Rice, 23, recently earned his master’s degree in fire science, specializing in explosion and investigation. He follows…
Fire Decimates Shed in Hurlock
HURLOCK, MD — A fire that broke out at 3:57 PM on June 11, 2024, caused significant damage to a shed located at 4312 Pheasant Drive. The structure, a 12′ x 20′…
Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department Responds to Vessel in Distress on Potomac River
TENTH DISTRICT, MD — The Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department reported a recent marine rescue operation on the Potomac River near Mattawoman Creek. Over the weekend, the department’s Boat 8 and Boat…
Clarkstown Police Respond to Car Fire on Rt 304
CLARKSTOWN, NY – Early this morning, officers from the Clarkstown Police Department were called to the scene of a car fire at the intersection of Rt 304 and Germonds Rd. The incident…
Early Morning Fire Damages Vehicles in Charles County
Welcome, MD – Emergency responders were called to 8315 Dashing Place in Welcome, Charles County, Maryland, at 5:10 a.m. on June 10, 2024, to address a fire incident involving a vehicle owned…
Fire At Toms River Homeless Encampment: One of Several Friday Night Calls
TOMS RIVER, NJ— On Friday afternoon, Toms River Fire Companies No. 1 and No. 2 were dispatched to a fire at a commercial property on Highland Parkway. At approximately 4:45 PM, the…
Forest Hills Parkway Car Fire: Here’s What Happened
BAYVILLE, NJ— A vehicle fire on May 28, 2024, led to a temporary closure of Forest Hills Parkway, mobilizing local emergency services. Patrolman Kyle Slocum and Lt. Brian Woermer were the first…
Police Release Body Camera Footage of Deadly Maryland Police Chase
Maryland Authorities Release Footage of Fatal Police Pursuit BALTIMORE, MD – The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General has made public the body-worn camera footage from…
Fire at Waldorf Apartment Complex Injures Two Firefighters, Displaces Residents
WALDORF, MD — A significant fire broke out at the New Forest Apartment Complex at 6016 New Forest Court, Charles County, Maryland, resulting in injuries and substantial damage. The fire, reported at…
Fire Destroys Home in Elkton
ELKTON, MD—A significant fire broke out in a two-story single-family dwelling on Thursday evening, causing an estimated $100,000 in damage. The incident, which took place at 184 Rock Church Road in Elkton,…
Major Fire in North Jersey Leaves Four Homes Damaged, Twenty Displaced
BAYONNE, NJ—A large fire late Friday night left a trail of destruction in Bayonne, severely damaging one home and impacting three others on 11th Street. Due to its size and intensity, the…
Fatal Fire at Bensalem Trailer Park Under Investigation
BENSALEM, PA—A tragic fire at the Top of the Ridge Trailer Park in Bensalem resulted in the death of a resident and significant damage to two mobile homes. The Bensalem Township Police,…
Fire Safety Tips for Home Oxygen Use During Summer Months
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention has issued important safety guidelines for the use of medical oxygen at home, especially as the summer season brings potential air…
Investigation Underway After Fire at Waldorf Residence
WALDORF, MD – A significant fire at a single-family home in Waldorf is currently under investigation, according to officials. The blaze, which broke out on June 5 at 6:26 PM, caused substantial…
Investigation into Garage Fire in Aberdeen
Aberdeen, MD – An investigation is ongoing following a building fire at 1022 N. Stepney Road in Aberdeen, Harford County, on Wednesday at 10:41 p.m. The fire occurred in a 50′ x…
Prosecutor Investigating Major Fire That Displaced Families in Sommerville
SOMERVILLE, NJ — A significant fire incident in Somerville is currently under investigation by Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and Somerville Police Chief Dennis…