Investigation Underway for Barn Fire in Huntingtown
Huntingtown, MD – The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that occurred on July 4 at 541 Walton Road in Calvert County. The …
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Vehicle Fire Causes Lane Closure on I-295 in Westampton Township
Westampton Township, NJ – A vehicle fire on I-295 northbound, north of Exit 45 (Mount Holly Rd/Rancocas Rd), led to the closure of one right …
Fire Engulfs Popeyes Restaurant in Eatontown
Eatontown, NJ – A fire fully engulfed a Popeyes restaurant on Route 35 in Eatontown this morning, prompting a significant emergency response. The fire started …
Tennessee Man Arrested for Stabbing Wife and Setting House on Fire
Dickson, TN — A Tennessee man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing his wife and leaving her in a burning building, according to authorities. Zachary …
Late Night Fire Displaces Family in Gloucester Township
Gloucester Township, NJ — On Wednesday, July 3, at approximately 1:06 a.m., the Gloucester Township Police Department responded to a structure fire at 32 N. …
Stamford Firefighters Quickly Douse Fire at Five Story Multi-Family Home
Stamford, CT — On July 1, at approximately 10:47 p.m., the Stamford Fire Department responded to a report of smoke and visible flames on a …
Major Fire Damages Commercial Building in Elkton
ELKTON, MD—A significant fire occurred at a multi-purpose commercial building located at 555 Blue Ball Road on Tuesday morning, causing extensive damage estimated at $1 …
Police Say Shed Fire Intentionally Set by Two Juveniles
SALISBURY, MD – Authorities are investigating a shed fire that occurred on Monday at 1200 Nokomis Avenue, Salisbury. The incident, which took place at 2:29 …
Fire Guts Toms River Town Homes, Child Among Two Injured.
Toms River, NJ — A significant fire early this morning at the Mariners Cove townhome complex prompted a rapid response from the Silverton Volunteer Fire …
Six-Year-Old Girl Killed in Bayonne Fire Identified, Investigation Continues
Bayonne, NJ — A tragic fire in Bayonne has claimed the life of a six-year-old girl, prompting an investigation by the Hudson County Regional Arson …
Multiple Injuries Reported in Route 70 Crash
Manchester Township, NJ — A significant traffic incident occurred on Thursday afternoon involving three vehicles at the intersection of State Highway 70 and Beckerville Road. …
Police Respond to Second Fire in Four Days at Same Location
Greensboro, MD – A vehicle fire occurred late Friday night at 12640 Kibler Road, resulted in a total loss to a 2011 Kia Rio. No …
Child Reported Dead In Bayonne Apartment Fire
Bayonne, NJ – The Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force and the Bayonne Fire Department are investigating a fire that resulted in the death of …
New Jersey Announces Civil Service Exam for Entry Level Firefighters
TRENTON, NJ – The state has announced the availability of the 2024 New Jersey Civil Service Entry Level Firefighter Exam application. The deadline for submitting …
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Says Biden is “On Fire” Raises $3.7 Million for Campaign
Residents were ordered into travel lockdown during the visit MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Neighborhoods in Middletown were on lockdown for two hours Saturday night, trapped in …
Cherry Hill Fire Department Responds to Brush Fire at Local High School
CHERRY HILL, NJ — A significant brush fire at Cherry Hill High School West’s athletic fields prompted a swift response from multiple units of the …
Salisbury Home Suffers Significant Damage in Accidental Fire
SALISBURY, MD – A structure fire severely damaged a single-family home at 4619 Coulbourne Mill Road on June 26, leading to substantial financial losses and …
Police Investigating Fire Inside Denton Walmart
Denton, MD — A fire incident occurred at Walmart, located at 610 Legion Road, on Thursday at 2:47 PM. The fire, which originated from a …
E-Bike Causes Fire in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention has issued a safety alert following a fire incident involving an electric bike’s lithium-ion …
Fire Damages Single-Family Home in Cumberland
CUMBERLAND, MD—A structure fire severely damaged a one-story single-family home on Tuesday evening at 12413 Shadoe Hollow Road. The blaze, which is still under investigation, …
Fire Damages Boat and Sheds in Conowingo
CONOWINGO, MD—A significant fire occurred early Monday morning at 699 Conowingo Road, impacting local resident Avanell Hipkins’ property. The incident, which was reported at 12:25 …
SEPTA’s Hydrogen Bus Project Under Fire Over Claims of Worker Safety
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Maya van Rossum, the leader of the Delaware Riverkeeper Network, is voicing significant safety concerns regarding the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s (SEPTA) …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …