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S'mores Started Massive Brush Fire Outside Hamptons, Officials Say
A family attempting to make s’mores in their backyard accidentally sparked several brush fires that burned hundreds of acres on Long Island, authorities said. An investigation by Suffolk County Police Arson Section detectives determined that high winds spread embers from a Manorville backyard on Cozine Road after the family attempted to start a fire for s’mores, the agency announced Monday, March 10. “It’s believed strong winds spurred additional fires from embers leading to the brush fires,” Suffolk County Police said. Detectives are continuing to speak with witnesses and investigate tips,…
Police & Fire
Popular CT Restaurant Destroyed, Other Businesses Burned In Early Morning Fire
A Connecticut bistro was gutted in a fast-moving fire early Friday morning, March 7, and other businesses were damaged before firefighters could put it out, authorities said. Stamford firefighters responded to Bedford Street around 4:45 a.m. and found smoke pouring from Chez Vous Bistro, a popular French restaurant on the corner of Spring Street. Flames licked the walls and burned through the ceiling of the building, which is home to multiple businesses. Stamford Fire Department Stamford crews called for reinforcements in the four-alarm fire, and more than 50 firefighters battled the blaz…
Police & Fire
Sikorsky Memorial Airport Building Goes Up In Flames In Bridgeport
An early-morning fire at a Connecticut airport severely damaged a building in Fairfield County. Firefighters responded to Sikorsky Memorial Airport in Bridgeport around 6:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, after a blaze broke out at the Civil Air Patrol building. The 1.5-story structure was fully engulfed when crews arrived. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames, and no injuries were reported. The Bridgeport Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
Police & Fire
Exclusive
: Mugshot Released Of Ex-Wesleyan Soccer Star Accused In Brother's Murder
Daily Voice has exclusively obtained the mugshot of 31-year-old Matthew Hertgen, a former Wesleyan University soccer player accused of murder in his brother Joseph Hertgen's death. Hertgen's charges were announced Monday, Feb. 24, by Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey, following the Saturday, Feb. 22 death of 26-year-old Joseph Hertgen in Princeton. Matthew is also charged with third- and fourth-degree weapons offenses for allegedly possessing a knife and a golf club, as well as third-degree animal cruelty for the death of a cat found inside the apartment, Marbrey said. The NY…
Police & Fire
225-Year-Old Historic CT Home Destroyed In Fire: 'A Work Of Art Is Gone'
A historic Connecticut home built in 1800 went up in flames Sunday morning, Feb. 23, killing several cats and displacing a family, authorities said. Firefighters were called to the 6,000-square-foot 139 Hartford Road home in Manchester just before 1 a.m. Crews from multiple companies battled the blaze for 40 minutes before getting the flames under control, Manchester authorities said. No one was injured, but the home was left uninhabitable. The Red Cross is assisting the family. Seth Cheney House before the fire Zillow Known as the Seth Cheney House, the Mancheste…
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CT Police ID 67-Year-Old Man Found Dead Inside Burning Car
Police have identified the 67-year-old man who was found dead inside a burning vehicle over the weekend. Roger Dailey, of Middletown, was located inside the vehicle at Riverport Park in Cromwell on Sunday, Feb. 16, police said. Multiple people called 911 to report the blaze off River Road. Firefighters didn't find Dailey's body until they had put out the blaze, Cromwell police said. It's unclear what sparked the blaze. The Office of Chief Medical Examiner has ruled the death accidental.
Police & Fire
One Dead In CT Fire With Collapse As Crews Battle Intense Flames: Officials
A raging fire tore through a Trumbull home early Saturday morning, Feb. 8, leaving one resident dead despite firefighters’ efforts to battle the intense blaze. The Long Hill Fire Department, along with Trumbull Center, Nichols, and Monroe Fire Departments, responded to a structure fire on Hitching Post Lane at 3:17 a.m., fire officials said in a news release. Upon arrival, crews were met with heavy flames engulfing the home and a significant structural collapse on the second floor. Firefighters initially launched an exterior attack to control the fire before transitioning inside to conduct …
Police & Fire
Duo Accused Of Sparking CT Shopping Center Fire, Causing $400K In Damages: Cops
Two young men face arson charges after allegedly setting fire to debris inside a Connecticut shopping plaza, causing an estimated $400,000 in damage, police said. Samuel Archer, 19, of Plymouth, Massachusetts, and Henry Hirsch, 20, of Ridgefield, are accused of deliberately lighting dry leaves on fire inside the stairwell at Heritage Square Plaza in Fairfield on Dec. 7, authorities said. What began as a reckless act quickly turned into a major fire, officials said. Fire crews rushed to 1700 Post Road around 4:30 p.m. The flames spread from the stairwell, sending thick smoke through the bui…
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Black Box Recovered From Philadelphia Learjet Crash (
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The black box from the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance that crashed in Northeast Philadelphia has been located, providing investigators with a key piece of evidence to determine the cause of the deadly crash, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced Sunday evening, Feb. 2. Black Box, Flight Data Components Recovered The cockpit voice recorder (CVR), commonly referred to as a black box, was found buried eight feet underground at the crash site, officials said. Investigators also recovered the plane’s enhanced ground proximity warning system (EGPWS), which may contain flight data cru…
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Pediatric Patient, Mom Aboard Learjet Crashing, Exploding In Philadelphia (
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An explosion rocked Northeast Philadelphia after a medical jet crashed into a densely populated area, igniting multiple fires and injuring people both in the air and on the ground, authorities told Daily Voice. A Mexican-registered Learjet 55, registered as XA-UCI, crashed near Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard just after 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, after departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Aerial view over Philadelphia crash site pic.twitter.com/DC48p3K2ff — TaraBull (@TaraBull808) February 1, 2025 Flight data s…
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Man Killed In Waterbury Home Explosion ID'd As 56-Year-Old Local
Police have identified the man who died following an explosion and fire at his Connecticut home over the weekend. Thomas Cianciola, 56, of Waterbury, died on Sunday, Jan. 12, after an explosion at his 220 Horseshoe Drive home, authorities said on Tuesday. The fire was reported around 5:45 p.m. Responders rushed Cianciola to Saint Mary's Hospital, where he died of his injuries the following day, Waterbury police said. Investigators said the explosion happened inside of Cianciola's home, but the cause remains unknown. Multiple law enforcement agencies are invest…
Police & Fire
Explosion, Fire At Waterbury Home Kills 1; Police To Conduct Controlled Demolition
A Connecticut house explosion and fire over the weekend left a 56-year-old man dead, authorities said. The explosion was reported on Horseshoe Drive in Waterbury around 5:45 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, police said. Responders pulled the man from the burning home, and paramedics rushed him to Saint Mary's Hospital, where he died of his injuries on Monday morning. Officers are investigating what caused the explosion. Bomb technicians are expected to conduct a controlled explosion at the home sometime Monday, Waterbury police said. Officials emphasized that the detonation pos…
Police & Fire
Blaze Rips Through CT Home; Family Escapes Without Injury
Fire tore through a Connecticut home late last night, leaving significant damage but no injuries, authorities said. Firefighters were called to the Newtown home around 9:30 p.m. The Botsford Fire Department said everyone inside was able to escape. Crews fought their way into the home and salvaged several personal items for the family, removing them from the home, while battling the fire. Botsford Fire Department Firefighters from across Fairfield County responded to the fire. All crews had left the scene The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Police & Fire
Fast-Moving Fire at CT Motel Displaces 2
A fast-moving overnight fire at a Connecticut motel drew a swift response from firefighters, who extinguished the flames before anyone was injured. Firefighters received multiple 911 calls about a blaze at the Garden Park Motel on Westport Avenue in Norwalk around 2:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3. When crews arrived, they found heavy smoke pouring from the 12-unit, one-story motel's roof. A second alarm was immediately called to bring in additional resources, and firefighters contained the flames within 45 minutes, according to the Norwalk Fire Department. Two motel residents were relocated …
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Deadly Cybertruck Explosion At Trump Hotel in Las Vegas Investigated As Possible Terror Act
Authorities are investigating a deadly explosion involving a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. The explosion claimed the life of one individual and left seven others injured, prompting a joint inquiry by local law enforcement and the FBI. The incident is being investigated as a possible terrorist act, ABC News and CNN are reporting. The incident occurred around 8:40 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, near the hotel’s valet area. Witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion followed by a fire that engulfed the vehicle. First responders quickly arrived…
Obituaries
Man Killed in Branford Shed Fire ID'd As 69-Year-Old; Blaze Under Investigation
Connecticut police have identified the 69-year-old man who died when a shed caught fire earlier this week, authorities said. Stevens Baird died on Thursday, Dec. 26, after a fire spread to several structures, including a 12-by-20-foot barn-style shed, at 155 N. Ivy St. in Branford shortly before 6:30 p.m., police said. Firefighters discovered his body after extinguishing the blaze. "Our thoughts and condolences are with Mr. Baird’s family and friends during this very difficult time," Branford police said. Original report: Man Found dead Following Branford Barn Fire The cause of the fire r…
Police & Fire
1 Dead In Branford Barn Fire: Officials
A barn fire in Connecticut claimed one life on Thursday evening, Dec. 26, fire officials said. Update: Police ID Man Killed In Branford Fire As 69-Year-Old At approximately 6:22 p.m., Branford 911 received reports of a fire at 155 North Ivy Street in Branford, near unit #24, the fire department said. Initial calls described a barn on fire, with additional reports indicating the flames were spreading to nearby structures and that one person was unaccounted for and may have been inside the barn. Fire crews arrived to find a 12x20 barn-style shed fully engulfed in flames, with the fire exte…
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It was a harrowing moment for Connecticut firefighters when an early morning fire sent them scrambling to escape a burning home when conditions took a turn for the worse while they were inside, authorities said. Firefighters were called to a house fire around 3:15 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 26 at 25 Howard Ave. in Southington. A light fixture in the basement had sparked and sent flames creeping through the home. Luckily, everyone inside escaped thanks to two teen girls who smelled smoke and alerted their grandmother. Fire crews moved quickly to put out the flames, but shortly after…
Obituaries
Woman Killed In CT House Fire Was 'Bright Star:' Remembering Fabbie Laramee
Family and friends of a 26-year-old woman killed just days before Christmas in a Connecticut apartment fire are remembering her as a "vibrant and loving presence." Fabienne "Fabbie" Laramee died just before 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, when a Bridgeport home in the 300 block of Connecticut Avenue caught fire, authorities said. Original report: 1 Dead, Several Others Injured in Bridgeport Fire Three others were taken to a hospital for treatment, and eight people, including four children, were left homeless after the blaze, authorities said. The Red Cross is assisting those displaced. The ca…
Police & Fire
One Dead, 3 More Hospitalized In CT Fire — 8 Others Displaced: Report
An afternoon fire sent three people to the hospital, left one person dead in Connecticut, and displaced four others, a report said. The blaze began just before 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, on Connecticut Avenue in Bridgeport, according to NBC Connecticut. The cause of the fire was not released. Paramedics rushed three people to an area hospital with unknown injuries and a fourth was taken to a morgue, per the report. The deceased's name was not released as of Thursday morning. The American Red Cross is assisting eight people—four adults and four children—who were displaced…
Police & Fire
15 Left Homeless After Fire Guts CT Home Days Before Christmas
A late-night fire tore through a Connecticut home this week, sending one person to the hospital and displacing 15 people, authorities said. Hartford firefighters received a 911 call around 4:40 a.m. about the blaze at a multi-family home at 62 Adams Street in the Upper Albany neighborhood. Flames engulfed the home's first floor when crews arrived, but they were to battle them back and get the fire under control. No firefighters were injured in the incident. Hartford firefighters extinguished a fire at 62 Adams Street just after 4:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 23. Pa…
Police & Fire
1 Dead In Fire At CT Family-Owned Apple Orchard
Firefighters found a man dead inside a Connecticut home on Friday morning, Dec. 20, following an early morning fire at a New London County family-owned orchard, authorities said. The fire was reported shortly before 3:30 a.m. at 20 Kitemaug Road in Montville, and multiple other agencies were soon called to assist in battling the blaze, the Norwich Fire Department reported. Crews reported a partial collapse about 20 minutes later, forcing firefighters to withdraw. Once firefighters were able to get inside they found the man — who was in his 80s— dead inside, Authorities did…
Police & Fire
Fire Forces New Canaan School To Close For Day
A school in Fairfield County is cleaning up the mess following a fire on Monday night, Dec. 16, a report said. New Canaan firefighters were called to the West Elementary School around 10 p.m. after receiving a fire alarm alert in the school's kiln room, per the fire department. The fire was contained to the art room of the Ponus Ridge Road school, and firefighters were able to put it out quickly, according to the report. Classes were canceled at the school on Tuesday as administrators and custodians cleaned up the mess. The cause of the fire is under investiga…
Police & Fire
CT Firefighter Hurt Battling Weekend Blaze
A Connecticut firefighter was injured battling a weekend blaze in Hartford County, authorities said. ' The fire was reported at 730 Hopmeadow St. in Simbury on Saturday evening, Dec. 14. Officials didn't say when the blaze began. Crews arrived to find the home engulfed in fire and flames licking through the first-floor windows. The Simsbury Fire Department said firefighters pushed their way into the conflagration but were forced to retreat as the blaze pushed forward. Simsbury Fire Department Simbury immediately called for assistance and crews from Avon, Canton, Blo…
Traffic
Stunning Photos Show Loaded Car Carrier Ablaze On I-95 In Westbrook
A loaded car carrier caught fire bringing traffic to a halt in the northbound lanes of I-95 in Westbrook Wednesday morning, Dec. 11, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers from Troop F responded to the highway under the I-95 overpass near Exit 65 and Route 153 in Westbrook, forcing the closure of the highway. The flames spread to vehicles on the carrier but were quickly extinguished by firefighters, officials said. For safety, I-95 was shut down while fire crews worked at the scene. A heavy-duty wrecker was dispatched to remove the damaged vehicle, police said. The Clinton Vo…
Police & Fire
Body Found Next To Milford Car Fire Doesn't Appear Suspicious: Report
A body was found beside a burning car over the weekend, authorities said, but investigators do not believe the death was suspicious, NBC Connecticut reported. A man called 911 around 10:30 p.m. to report seeing flames near Smith's Point in Milford from across the Housatonic River in Stratford, the Milford Fire Department said in a Facebook post. The fire occurred about 75 feet from the Connecticut Audubon Society building, which was not damaged. On Monday, authorities told NBC Connecticut that a body was found outside the vehicle. Officials do not believe there is anything suspicious…
Police & Fire
Seriously Injured Man Jumps from Burning CT Building In Early Morning Fire
A man suffered life-threatening injuries Saturday, Dec. 7, after leaping from a window to escape a fire in a Stamford multi-family building. The dramatic scene unfolded at 5:15 a.m. when firefighters were dispatched to the blaze at 17 Clinton Ave., authorities said. The Stamford Fire Department said crews arrived within three minutes to find smoke and flames pouring from a first-floor unit. Neighbors reported seeing a man trapped at a rear window. But as firefighters maneuvered a ladder to rescue him, he jumped after suffering severe injuries from the flames, the department said. Fi…
Police & Fire
Firefighters Carry 2 To Safety In CT Blaze, 4 Displaced In House Fire
Connecticut firefighters sprang into action Wednesday evening, Dec. 4, rescuing two residents trapped inside a burning home in Norwalk while battling a fast-moving blaze that displaced four people. The fire, which broke out in a 1.5-story house, was reported at 5:35 p.m. on Forbell Drive, with reports of an elderly wheelchair-bound resident unable to escape, Norwalk fire officials said. The captain of Truck 1 and a partner forced their way inside and found two residents unable to move—one on the floor and another on a couch. Both were quickly carried outside to safety, where they received i…
Police & Fire
Turkey Fryer Fire Destroys $4M CT Mansion on Thanksgiving; Family of 20 Escapes
A Connecticut mansion valued at more than $4 million was destroyed by fire on Thanksgiving as a family of 20 was about to sit down to enjoy their holiday meal, authorities said. The fire ignited shortly before 4 p.m. in Fairfield County at a two-story, nearly 9,300-square-foot residence in Weston on Weston Road, near the intersection with Broad Street. All occupants escaped unharmed, Weston firefighters reported. On the rainy Thanksgiving afternoon of Thursday, November 28, 2024, most firefighters in lower Fairfield County were... Posted by Sayje Benjamin on Friday, November 29, 20…
Police & Fire
Unidentified Person Killed After Car Hits Tree, Bursts Into Flames In CT
Authorities are working to identify a person killed in a fiery crash in Connecticut. The crash happened in Tolland County on Monday, Nov. 25 just before 8 p.m., when a 2016 Kia Sorento Lx speeding in a westbound direction on Sandy Beach Road in Ellington lost control and hit a tree head-on, according to the Connecticut State Police. Both the driver and one passenger were able to get out of the vehicle before it went up in flames. However, a second passenger died in the crash, police said. The driver and passenger were later taken to Hartford Hospital for minor injuries and the vehicl…
Police & Fire
Boat Fire Sends Up Smoke At CT Marina
Firefighters raced to a Connecticut marina after a blaze began inside a boat. The fire began in Middlesex County on Monday, Nov. 25 just before 12:30 p.m., when a boat was seen on fire at a marina in Old Saybrook, according to the Old Saybrook Fire Department. The boat had been on land while being stored for the off-season, firefighters said. The department's fireboat quickly responded to the scene and began fighting the blaze. A video of the incident was posted on the department's Facebook page. At 12:20 the Old Saybrook Fire Dept was dispatched to a report of a boat on f…
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