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…
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 visiting Montgomery County. The Alexandria resident purchased…
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 father and daughter trapped on a rooftop…
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 threats of violence and visible flames inside…
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 fire, according to a criminal complaint filed…
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 during a domestic incident Monday evening, according…
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 State Fire Marshal’s Office. The blaze was…
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 totaling $300,000, according to fire officials. No…
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 found inside a burned residence in Gig…
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 documents, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced…
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 setting a fire at a pop-up horse…
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 fires across Maryland, officials said. According to…
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 Fire Marshal confirmed that investigators remain on…
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 the homeowner, police said. Officers responded to…
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 of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. On…
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 four crew members were safely evacuated by…
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 perceived romantic rival, police said. Harrison Jones,…
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. Firefighters responded to 110 Cloverdale Street after…
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 Fire Department received a 911 call at…
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, was taken into custody at 2:39 a.m.…
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 help in locating them. The fire broke…