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…
Over 150 Fall Ill, 16 Hospitalized at Mass Casualty Incident During New Jersey High School Graduation
PATERSON, NJ — A sweltering heat wave turned what should have been a joyous celebration for Paterson’s graduating seniors into a medical emergency on Monday, June 23, as soaring temperatures at Hinchliffe…
Man charged with arson after torching house and parents’ car on fire
MECHANICSVILLE, Md. — A 47-year-old Mechanicsville man has been arrested and charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to his own home early Monday and later admitting to torching his parents’ vehicle…
Overnight shed fire in Beachwood under investigation, no injuries reported
BEACHWOOD, N.J. — A shed fire broke out just after midnight Monday in the rear yard of a residence on the 700 block of Forecastle Avenue, according to the Beachwood Volunteer Fire…
Secaucus Police and Fire marine fleets honored in annual blessing ceremony
SECAUCUS, N.J. — The Secaucus Police Department held its annual blessing ceremony for its police and fire marine fleets on Saturday, a tradition rooted in longstanding Coast Guard customs. Father Christopher led…
Man injured in Woodland Avenue shooting after sedan opens fire on parked car
PHILADELPHIA — A man was injured Wednesday night in a shooting in Southwest Philadelphia that left a vehicle riddled with bullets and blood on the sidewalk, police said. At approximately 10:19 p.m.…
Lakewood swears in new firefighters at commissioners meeting
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — The Lakewood Fire Department officially swore in two new career firefighters and appointed a new volunteer during a recent meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners. Volunteer firefighter Aldo…
Officer opens fire as armed woman storms cops in DC standoff
WASHINGTON, DC — A domestic disturbance call escalated into an early-morning standoff Saturday on Newton Place NW, ending with an officer firing a shot and a woman taken into custody without injury.…
Grandmother jumps out window with baby as pregnant mom and two children die in Philadelphia house fire
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A pregnant woman and her two children lost their lives in a house fire that tore through their Philadelphia home early Friday. Authorities believe the fire was deliberately set.…
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 in the region. In a statement posted…
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 Carranza Memorial in Burlington County. As of…
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 noon and urged the public to avoid…
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 a flare gun into a Barnegat Township…
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 overnight Wednesday. Troopers began investigating the incident…
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 sent neighbors running for cover and police…
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 estimated $400,000 in property and content losses,…
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 the area. Officers responded to the scene…
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 to a downtown apartment building while it…
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 reported, according to the Perth Amboy Fire…
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 in a Davidsonville parking lot, Anne Arundel…
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 at a tow yard in the Jupiter…