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…
Electrical failure sparks fire, displaces residents in Manchester Township
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A fire that broke out late Friday night at a residence on Hudson Parkway left the home uninhabitable, though no injuries were reported, authorities said. Officers from the…
Downtown Toms River home damaged in 2-alarm fire, no injuries reported
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A fire severely damaged a two-story home on Madison Avenue in Toms River on Friday morning, though no injuries were reported. The fire broke out around 10:26 a.m.,…
What’s on Fire? Residents in Ocean County Report Smoke Conditions Overnight
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you live in the Central Ocean County area, you might have gone to bed smelling smoke, or perhaps waking up to the scent of smoke from a…
Early morning house fire in Cherry Hill quickly extinguished, officials
CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Fire and EMS units responded to an early morning house fire on Sunday, where Cherry Hill Police officers were already evacuating residents, according to the Cherry Hill Fire…
Fire Damages Garage and Vehicles in Salisbury, No Injuries Reported
SALISBURY, Md. — A structure fire early Friday morning caused significant damage to a garage and nearby vehicles in Salisbury, according to local authorities. The fire occurred at 142 Harford Road at…
Oven fire damages home in Berkeley Township
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Firefighters responded to a home on Maracaibo Place on August 2 after a report of an oven fire, according to Berkeley Township Police. Patrolman James Tillett arrived to…
Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention emphasizes importance of home escape plans
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — As the fall season begins and families prepare for back-to-school routines, the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention is reminding residents of the critical need for a well-practiced…
Toms River Marina Garage Damaged by Fire
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Firefighters from multiple Toms River fire companies responded to a structure fire at a repair garage located at 120 Kettle Creek Road in the Silverton section of the…
Breaking: Akron Police and Fire Departments Evacuate Area Due to Chemical Fire
AKRON, OH – The Akron Police Department and Akron Fire Department are evacuating residents and businesses within a half-mile radius of a commercial fire at 1081 Rosemary Blvd. The fire, which broke…
Morning fire in Philadelphia declared arson by officials
PHILADELPHIA — An early morning fire that broke out in the rear garage of a private residence in the city’s 15th District has been determined to be an act of arson, according…
Cherry Hill Fire Department Extinguishes Vehicle Fire on Kings Highway
CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Earlier today, the Cherry Hill Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on Kings Highway. Engine 1322 was dispatched to the scene and successfully extinguished the blaze. Details…
Two Pets Lost in Toms River House Fire
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — On Sunday, September 1st, at approximately 9:05 p.m., Toms River Fire Companies No. 1 and No. 2, along with East Dover Fire Company, responded to a report of…
Man Takes Cop’s Gun, Opens Fire in South Jersey Hospital
CHERRY HILL, N.J. — An investigation is ongoing after shots were fired inside the emergency room at Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital on Saturday afternoon, according to local authorities. The incident occurred shortly…
Firefighters Contain Residential Fire on Middle Ridge Road in Stamford
STAMFORD, Conn. — A house fire on Middle Ridge Road was swiftly extinguished by the Stamford Fire Department on Wednesday evening. The fire, reported at 8:46 p.m., prompted a rapid response from…
Maryland Welcomes Youngest Deputy State Fire Marshal After Academy Graduation
STATEWIDE — The Office of the State Fire Marshal celebrated a significant milestone today with the graduation of Sierra Hawkins, 23, from the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission Academy in Sykesville.…
Stamford Fire Department to Hold 23rd Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
STAMFORD, Conn. — The Stamford Fire Department will hold a memorial ceremony on Wednesday to mark the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks. The event will take place at 7:00…
Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department Responds to Multiple Incidents Over Weekend
TENTH DISTRICT, Md. — This past weekend, the Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department was actively involved in several emergency responses, including a water rescue and multiple vehicle collisions. The Fireboat was dispatched…
Lightning Strike Sparks Fire at Turtle Back Zoo’s Sea Turtle Recovery Building
WEST ORANGE, N.J. — A lightning strike ignited a fire at the Sea Turtle Recovery Building within the Turtle Back Zoo late Wednesday night, according to officials. The blaze, which began around…
Allegheny County Police Investigating Fatal North Braddock Fire
NORTH BRADDOCK, Pa. — The Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal fire that occurred late last night in North Braddock. At approximately 11:22 p.m., County 9-1-1 was notified…
Firefighters Rescue Several as Fire Erupts at Frederick Restaurant
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. — Firefighters in Frederick County rescued several individuals after a fire erupted at a restaurant on Tuesday morning, according to local officials. The fire broke out just before 9:30…