What’s that smell in Dover? Forest fires pushing smoke through region
DOVER, Del. — The Dover Police Department has issued a community alert regarding the smell of smoke across the city, attributing it to wildfires burning …
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Rain showers aid firefighters with 5,000 acre blaze in South Jersey
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 …
Fire reported on Acorn Road in Secaucus
SECAUCUS, NJ — A structural fire broke out Thursday at 14 Acorn Road, according to the Secaucus Police Department. Authorities reported the fire shortly before …
Two charged for arson after shooting flare gun into occupied Barnegat home
BARNEGAT, N.J. — Two teenagers have been charged with aggravated arson and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose after authorities say they fired …
Harbeson man arrested for burglary at Indian River Volunteer Fire Company
MILLSBORO, Del. — Delaware State Police arrested a 52-year-old Harbeson man in connection with a burglary at the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company that occurred …
Caught on cam: Suspect opens fire on boy in DC
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A quiet Sunday evening on Fairmont Street was shattered when a young boy was shot and injured in an armed confrontation that …
Grill fire causes $400K in damage to Oakland home, one injured
OAKLAND, Md. — A one-story home in Garrett County sustained major damage in a structure fire Monday night, leaving one resident injured and causing an …
Gunman opens fire in Wilkes-Barre street and vanishes
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Gunshots rang out Sunday afternoon near 32 Irving Place after a suspect reportedly fired a handgun at a moving vehicle before fleeing …
Hagerstown man charged with arson in downtown apartment fire
HAGERSTOWN, Md. — A 32-year-old Hagerstown man has been arrested and charged with arson and multiple related offenses after investigators concluded he intentionally set fire …
Fire damages multiple apartments in Perth Amboy building, no injuries reported
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — A fire early Sunday morning forced the evacuation of a multi-unit apartment building on Hidden Village Drive, though no injuries were …
Two teens charged with murder after burned body found in Davidsonville vehicle fire
DAVIDSONVILLE, Md. — Two 18-year-olds were arrested Saturday in connection to a suspicious death after human remains were discovered in a burned vehicle last week …
Watch: Gas theft triggers fire at Jupiter tow yard as suspect flees scene
JUPITER, N.C. — Authorities in Buncombe County are searching for a suspect involved in a gas theft that led to a fire, damaging multiple vehicles …
Sizzling win: Fire scratch-off blazes trail to $50K
SILVER SPRING, Md. — A construction worker from Northern Virginia is heating up after winning $50,000 on the Maryland Lottery’s new Fire scratch-off game while …
Worcester police and firefighters honored for rooftop rescue during dual fires
WORCESTER, Mass. – A team of Worcester police officers and firefighters were honored this week by the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office for rescuing a …
New Jersey cops rescue armed man from fire during mental health crisis
MONROE TWP., N.J. — Three Monroe Township police officers pulled a man from a burning bedroom during a mental health crisis on May 17, despite …
Ohio man accused of setting child’s mother on fire in Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio — A 33-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly dousing the mother of his child with gasoline and setting her on …
Dover Township man charged after threatening to set home on fire with family inside
DOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A 40-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly attempting to burn down his home with his wife and child inside …
Suspicious fire reported at abandoned home in Hebron
HEBRON, Md. — A structure fire at a vacant three-story home in Wicomico County early Monday morning has been ruled incendiary, according to the Maryland …
Fire destroys Clear Spring home, no injuries reported
CLEAR SPRING, Md. — A Memorial Day morning fire caused significant damage to a single-family home on Draper Road in Clear Spring, with estimated losses …
Washington man arrested in double murder of father and brother after house fire
GIG HARBOR, W.A. — A 25-year-old Washington man has been arrested in connection with the deaths of his father and older brother, whose bodies were …
New Jersey fire inspector charged with falsifying public records
ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. — A fire inspector for the Borough of Elmwood Park has been arrested and charged with tampering with public records and falsifying …
Watch: Police Searching for Arsonist Who Set Stable on Fire, Killed Horse
PHILADELPHIA — ACCT Philly is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person responsible for …
One dead in Allegany County house fire as Maryland sees string of fatal blazes
LAVALE, Md. — A person was killed in a house fire in Allegany County on Thursday morning, marking the latest in a series of deadly …
Two Perish in Deadly Maryland House Fire
ABERDEEN, Md. — A house fire in Harford County claimed the lives of two people Tuesday morning, authorities said. The Office of the Maryland State …
SUV crashes into New Jersey home, injuring driver and homeowner
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A driver suffered a medical episode and crashed a Cadillac SUV into a home Thursday afternoon, injuring both the driver and …
Man charged with arson after fire at Cumberland YMCA, officials say
CUMBERLAND, Md. — A local man has been charged with arson following a fire earlier this month at the Cumberland YMCA, according to the Office …
Tugboat fire erupts on Delaware River; Coast Guard mounts rescue operation
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Coast Guard and local agencies responded to a tugboat fire near Pea Patch Island on the Delaware River on Tuesday. All …
Michigan man drove 740 miles to set fire to romantic rival’s home in Bucks County
BENSALEM, PA — A Michigan man allegedly drove more than 700 miles to Pennsylvania with the intent to set fire to the home of a …
Fire damages Salisbury home; two cats killed, one injured
SALISBURY, Md. — A fire broke out in a two-story, wood-framed home in Salisbury, causing extensive damage but resulting in no human injuries, officials said. …
Fire displaces family in Stamford’s Turn of River neighborhood
STAMFORD, Conn. — A fire tore through a home on Loughran Avenue Friday evening, displacing three residents and causing extensive damage, officials said. The Stamford …
Off-duty FDNY firefighter arrested for DWI in the Bronx
BRONX, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City firefighter was arrested early Saturday morning and charged with driving while intoxicated, police said. Jonathan Muniz, 30, …
Pets reported missing after New Jersey house fire; police ask for public’s help
LEONIA, N.J. – A fire at a Leonia home Friday morning led to the escape of two pets, and police are asking for the public’s …
Fire damages Toms River mobile home; all pets rescued
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A fire broke out early Thursday morning at a mobile home on Aviary Way, prompting a multi-department response and resulting in …
Fire destroys auto body shop in Stamford
STAMFORD, Conn. — A large fire tore through an auto body shop in Stamford’s Shippan area Thursday night, requiring a two-alarm response and nearly 50 …
Bel Air apartment fire displaces family, damages local business
BEL AIR, Md. — A fire early Friday morning severely damaged a two-story building on Conowingo Road, displacing a family of four and temporarily closing …
Family loses everything in devastating New Jersey house fire
FLEMINGTON, N.J. — A Flemington family lost all of their belongings in a house fire on February 8, leaving them without essential items, including phones, …
Fire displaces family of four and dog in Southeast DC home blaze
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 …
Fire on Forbes Lane fully contained, officials say
NEWDALE, N.C. — A fire on Forbes Lane has been fully contained, according to an update from the Newdale Fire Department. Officials confirmed the containment …
Fire inside Maryland prison cell, no injuries reported
WESTOVER, Md. — A small fire broke out inside a jail cell at Eastern Correctional Institution on Friday evening, but it was quickly extinguished by …
How Volunteers use Toms River Fire Department experience to launch careers in emergency services
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — While volunteer firefighting is unpaid, many who serve at the Toms River Fire Department have used the experience to launch careers …
Toms River fire commissioner candidates oppose tax hike raise concerns over future department direction
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Fire commissioner candidates Rick Tutela and Michael Hopson are campaigning on a platform of maintaining stable fire taxes and supporting volunteer …
Duffy Says Hillary Clinton Unhinged Because Family’s “Obscene Grifting” Scheme Under Fire
Hillary Clinton slammed by U.S. transportation secretary in heated exchange over aviation safety WASHINGTON, D.C. – Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton came under fire …
Fire erupts at Maryland State Highway facility in Centreville, investigation underway
CENTREVILLE, MD – A fire broke out at the State Highway Administration facility in Centreville on Wednesday night, prompting a two-alarm response from multiple fire …
Gloucester Township house fire displaces residents, no injuries reported
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A house fire in the Shenandoah neighborhood Tuesday night displaced residents but caused no injuries, officials said. Gloucester Township police responded …
Calvert County deputy critically injured in vehicle collision during fire response
HUNTINGTOWN, Md. — A Calvert County sheriff’s deputy and an 87-year-old driver were critically injured in a vehicle collision Monday evening while the deputy was …
Former Senior NBC exec under fire for ‘Cowboy Barbie’ remark about Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
WASHINGTON — A former senior NBC executive is facing backlash after referring to U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem as “Cowboy Barbie,” a remark …
Jackson fire crews battle structure fire for hours in non-hydrant area
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Firefighters from all four Jackson Fire Companies responded to a structure fire Saturday afternoon, operating for nearly four hours before returning …
New Jersey morning commute sees delays, vehicle fire, and construction
NEW JERSEY — Friday morning commuters faced significant traffic disruptions across several major roadways, with delays, closures, and ongoing incidents reported throughout the state. As …
Two Dead in Queen Anne’s County Mobile Home Fire, Investigation Underway
QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY, Md. — A mobile home fire in Queen Anne’s County claimed the lives of two residents Wednesday afternoon, prompting an active investigation …
94-Year-Old Woman Found Dead in Hughesville Home Fire, Investigation Ongoing
HUGHESVILLE, MD — Authorities are investigating a deadly fire that claimed the life of a 94-year-old woman at her home in Hughesville on Thursday afternoon. …