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8 Fatalities Confirmed, 1 Still Missing After Deadliest US Avalanche In 45 Years 8 Fatalities Confirmed, 1 Still Missing After Deadliest US Avalanche In 45 Years
8 Fatalities Confirmed, 1 Still Missing After Deadliest US Avalanche In 45 Years A devastating avalanche near Lake Tahoe in California has left eight backcountry skiers dead and one person still missing, making it the deadliest US avalanche in 45 years. The Nevada County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the fatalities on Wednesday, Feb. 18, following the massive slide the size of a football field that struck a group of 15 people near Castle Peak, in northern California. Click here for a new, updated story: 6 Close-Knit Moms ID'd Among 9 Victims In Deadliest US Avalanche In Nearly Half-Century The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, as the grou…
Influencer 'Drew Disaster' Commits Arson In Botched Suicide Attempt: Affidavit Influencer 'Drew Disaster' Commits Arson In Botched Suicide Attempt: Affidavit
Influencer 'Drew Disaster' Commits Arson In Botched Suicide Attempt: Affidavit A popular content creator is facing felony charges after allegedly setting her Middletown home on fire in a suicide attempt that killed one of her cats, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, Sept. 4. Drew Yvonne Mehalick-Headley, 29 — known to her hundreds of thousands of followers as “Drew Disaster” — allegedly lit the bedroom of her mobile home on Caravan Court around 4:39 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, according to Middletown police. Flames ripped through the residence before firefighters were able to knock down the blaze and rescue Mehalick-Headley, authorities said…
Teenage Girl Killed, 3 Airlifted After Plane Crashes Into Wyoming Wilderness Teenage Girl Killed, 3 Airlifted After Plane Crashes Into Wyoming Wilderness
Teenage Girl Killed, 3 Airlifted After Plane Crashes Into Wyoming Wilderness A 13-year-old girl was killed and three of her family members were seriously injured when a small plane crashed in Wyoming’s Bighorn National Forest, triggering a complex, multi-aircraft rescue in rugged terrain, authorities said. The Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office said the crash was reported around 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1 near Big Mountain, where initial 911 calls mentioned lost or injured people before additional reports pointed to an aircraft down. A First Flight air crew from Greybull flew over the area and confirmed wreckage west of Big Mountain. Responders found a single-engine aircr…
WATCH: Boy Wanders Alone On Hersheypark Monorail Tracks Before Guest’s Dramatic Rescue WATCH: Boy Wanders Alone On Hersheypark Monorail Tracks Before Guest’s Dramatic Rescue
Watch: Boy Wanders Alone On Hersheypark Monorail Tracks Before Guest’s Dramatic Rescue A boy separated from his parents was spotted walking alone along the monorail tracks at Hersheypark before a park guest climbed up and pulled him to safety, officials announced on Saturday, Aug. 30. The child was reported missing just after 5 p.m., according to a statement from Hersheypark. While crews searched, he entered the secured area for the monorail, which was closed at the time and blocked by a chained entrance and barricaded turnstile, officials said. After remaining at the empty platform for about 20 minutes, the boy began wandering the tracks high above the crowd. Video shows onl…
Maryland Man Critically Injured In 5-Story Roof Fall As Rescuers Race To Save Him Maryland Man Critically Injured In 5-Story Roof Fall As Rescuers Race To Save Him
Maryland Man Critically Injured In 5-Story Roof Fall As Rescuers Race To Save Him A man suffered critical injuries overnight in Maryland after taking a five-story fall and crash landing onto a roof, officials say. In Montgomery County, first responders were called at around 12:30 a.m. on Friday morning to the 4700 block of Montgomery Lane in Bethesda, where there were reports about an injured man who had taken a spill. According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Dave Pazos, crews found one injured man when they arrived at the scene, and determined he had fallen from the 8th floor onto a 3rd floor roof, leaving him with life-threatening injuries. The depa…
9-Year-Old Girl Dies After Rescue From Hersheypark’s Wave Pool: Police (UPDATE) 9-Year-Old Girl Dies After Rescue From Hersheypark’s Wave Pool: Police (UPDATE)
9-Year-Old Girl Dies After Rescue From Hersheypark’s Wave Pool: Police (Update) A 9-year-old girl died after being rescued from the wave pool at The Boardwalk at Hersheypark, officials confirmed Thursday, July 24. The incident happened while the child was in the wave pool, one of the water attractions inside Hersheypark’s 121-acre water park. Lifeguards quickly recognized the child was in distress and launched an immediate rescue. Ten lifeguards were assigned to that pool at the time, according to a statement from Hershey Entertainment & Resorts. Lifeguards performed continuous life-saving efforts, joined by on-site first responders and medical personnel, park offi…
9 Dead In Fire At Massachusetts Assisted Living Facility 9 Dead In Fire At Massachusetts Assisted Living Facility
9 Dead In Fire At Massachusetts Assisted Living Facility Nine people died in a late-night fire at an assisted living facility in Massachusetts, fire officials said. The fire broke out around 9:50 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at the Gabriel House on Oliver Street in Fall River, according to Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon, Police Chief Kelly Furtado, State Fire Marshal Jon Davine, and Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn III. When firefighters arrived, they saw heavy smoke and flames at the front of the building with occupants trapped inside, officials said. Crews immediately went in, rescuing many residents while battling the fire. The bla…
23 Girls Attending Camp Missing, 24 Other People Die After Catastrophic Flash Flooding In Texas 23 Girls Attending Camp Missing, 24 Other People Die After Catastrophic Flash Flooding In Texas
23 Girls Attending Camp Missing, 24 Other People Die After Catastrophic Flash Flooding In Texas At least 24 people were killed and nearly two dozen girls are unaccounted for after catastrophic flooding swept through parts of south-central Texas early Independence Day morning as a summer's worth of rain fell in the span of several hours. Click here for a new, updated story: Death Toll Climbs To 52, With 27 Girls Missing, After Catastrophic Flooding In Texas State authorities said in a news conference on Friday, July 4, that the Guadalupe River in Kerr County rose a whopping 26 feet in 45 minutes while many were asleep, and confirmed that 23 children are missing. Ongoing heavy r…
Maryland Firefighters Return From Rescues To Find Fire At Their Own Station Maryland Firefighters Return From Rescues To Find Fire At Their Own Station
Maryland Firefighters Return From Rescues To Find Fire At Their Own Station They were out saving lives from floodwaters — but when they got back to the station, the fire was waiting for them. Crews from the Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department in Charles County had their hands full during a night of storm-related emergencies — and came home Sunday night, June 15, to find smoke pouring out of their own kitchen, officials said. As firefighters responded to multiple calls, including a vehicle submerged in floodwaters with victims trapped, they’d barely had time to prep dinner before being dispatched again.  When they returned to Station 7 on Glymont Road in…
Child Pulled From Potomac River Rapids, Man Rescued Near Maryland Shoreline Child Pulled From Potomac River Rapids, Man Rescued Near Maryland Shoreline
Child Pulled From Potomac River Rapids, Man Rescued Near Maryland Shoreline A man and child were rescued Friday afternoon from the rushing Potomac River during a fast-moving water emergency near the Maryland-Virginia border, authorities said. Montgomery County Fire & Rescue’s Swift Water Team was dispatched just after 4 p.m. on June 13 to Purple Horse Beach near the Anglers Boat Ramp, according to MCFRS PIO David Pazos. Officials said crews were first alerted about a child stuck in the rapids and another person missing near the Virginia shoreline. One man was quickly rescued and transported by paramedics with non-life-threatening injuries, Pazos said. A young…
Bronx Boat Explosion: DWI Captain Charged In Fire That Sent 22 Into Long Island Sound, Cops Say Bronx Boat Explosion: DWI Captain Charged In Fire That Sent 22 Into Long Island Sound, Cops Say
Bronx Boat Explosion: DWI Captain Charged In Fire That Sent 22 Into Long Island Sound, Cops Say A 33-year-old Bronx, NY man has been charged with DWI in a boat explosion that forced 22 people into the water and 23 to the hospital on Saturday, June 7, officials said. Just before 9 p.m., police got a call reporting a boat fire in the Long Island Sound near Hart Island, a DCPI spokesperson said. The NYPD harbor and aviation units responded, as did the FDNY to assist in the rescue. Three people were pulled from the water by FDNY crews, and brought to a dock where EMS crews were waiting to begin CPR.  The scene of the boat fire in New York. FDNY via Facebook The othe…
Dog Alerts Owner, Helps Rescue Missing 4-Year-Old Lost In Woods Dog Alerts Owner, Helps Rescue Missing 4-Year-Old Lost In Woods
Dog Alerts Owner, Helps Rescue Missing 4-Year-Old Lost In Woods A Virginia man and his dog are being hailed as heroes after helping deputies find a missing 4-year-old boy who wandered deep into the woods while his father was loading the car, officials announced. The tense situation unfolded on Thursday, May 16, in a rural part of Fauquier County, when a panicked father called 911 to report that his young son had disappeared into the trees. Deputies rushed to the area and immediately set up a perimeter, called in K9s, and requested helicopter support as they began the desperate search. But help came from an unexpected place. Local resident Steve Elmore…
WATCH: Maryland Man Clings To Dock As First Responders Pull Off Frigid Water Rescue WATCH: Maryland Man Clings To Dock As First Responders Pull Off Frigid Water Rescue
Watch: Maryland Man Clings To Dock As First Responders Pull Off Frigid Water Rescue A Maryland man who slipped into icy marina waters was minutes from disaster — until a team of hero cops and a paramedic raced down a dark dock and yanked him to safety. It happened around 8 p.m. on Feb. 23, at the Twin Harbors Community Association Marina in Anne Arundel County, where a man had fallen into the water and couldn’t get out.  His wife immediately called 911, and within six minutes, help had arrived. Anne Arundel County Police say Cpls. Bilter and Keller, Officer Sattler, and Firefighter/Paramedic Danielle Murray sprang into action.  Bodycam footage shows the officer…
MLB Hall-Of-Famer Pedro Martinez Says Family Members Buried In Rubble Of Nightclub Collapse MLB Hall-Of-Famer Pedro Martinez Says Family Members Buried In Rubble Of Nightclub Collapse
MLB Hall-Of-Famer Pedro Martinez Says Family Members Buried In Rubble Of Nightclub Collapse Family members of one of Major League Baseball's all-time greats are among those unaccounted for after a catastrophic roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic that has claimed the lives of at least 124. Click here for a new, related story - Restaurant Owner ID'd As First US Victim In Nightclub Collapse That Killed At Least 184 The incident happened around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 8 at Jet Set Club in Santo Domingo. Approximately 155 have been hospitalized. Pedro Martinez, whose lifetime pitching record of 219-100 puts him at No. 10 on the all-time winning percent…
Desperate Search For Survivors: 1,600 Now Reported Dead In Myanmar, Thailand Quake Desperate Search For Survivors: 1,600 Now Reported Dead In Myanmar, Thailand Quake
Desperate Search For Survivors: 1,600 Now Reported Dead In Myanmar, Thailand Quake This story has been updated. The death toll from a catastrophic earthquake that jolted Southeast Asia has rapidly risen to more than 1,600 amid a desperate search for survivors. The 7.7-magnitude quake struck central Myanmar on Friday, March 28, unleashing shock waves felt across Thailand and China, resulting in catastrophic, widespread destruction.
 Over 3,400 injuries are now being reported by the country’s military government on Saturday, March 29, an increase of over one thousand from earlier in the day. During that update, 1,000 deaths were reported. The number of deaths and injuries…
Pilot, 2 Children On Missing Plane Found Alive 12 Hours After Crash Into Alaska Lake Pilot, 2 Children On Missing Plane Found Alive 12 Hours After Crash Into Alaska Lake
Pilot, 2 Children On Missing Plane Found Alive 12 Hours After Crash Into Alaska Lake 
A pilot and two children were rescued hours after a small plane crashed into frigid waters in a miraculous survival story.  Authorities reported that the trio endured nearly 12 hours in the icy lake, clinging to a section of the wreckage until help arrived in Alaska. On Monday, March 24, Good Samaritans played a pivotal role in the rescue of the stranded crash victims, who had gone missing following their flight over a mountain range at Tustumena Lake, just south of Anchorage. The Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser had departed Sunday, March 23, but was declared overdue later that evenin…
Seven Rescued From Balconies As Fire Rips Through Maryland Apartment Seven Rescued From Balconies As Fire Rips Through Maryland Apartment
Seven Rescued From Balconies As Fire Rips Through Maryland Apartment Firefighters pulled seven people to safety from their balconies as flames tore through a Maryland apartment building Wednesday morning, officials said. Crews rushed to the 6100 block of Breezewood Drive in Greenbelt around 8:43 a.m. on March 19, where they arrived to find fire shooting from the first and second floors of a three-story apartment building, according to the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department. There is an apartment fire in the 6100 block of Breezewood Drive. The building has been evacuated, and the Fire Department is on scene. Please avoid the area to allow emergency…
3 Skiers Presumed Dead After Being Buried In 40-Plus Feet Of Snow At US Resort 3 Skiers Presumed Dead After Being Buried In 40-Plus Feet Of Snow At US Resort
3 Skiers Presumed Dead After Being Buried In 40-Plus Feet Of Snow At US Resort An avalanche has buried three Americans skiers under snow of 40 feet or more. The avalanche struck in the Alaska backcountry near Girdwood, a small resort town, late Tuesday afternoon, March 4, local time. The skiers, part of a heli-skiing group, were reportedly trapped under the snow when the massive avalanche occurred.  The depth of the snowpack poses a significant recovery challenge, with estimates suggesting the skiers could be buried anywhere between 40 and 100 feet. This depth is comparable to a 10-story building. Guides accompanying the skiers utilized avalanche beacons to pin…
Families Identify Pilots, Flight Attendants Presumed Dead In DC Plane Crash: Reports Families Identify Pilots, Flight Attendants Presumed Dead In DC Plane Crash: Reports
Families Identify Pilots, Flight Attendants Presumed Dead In DC Plane Crash: Reports Relatives and loved ones have identified the four crew members on the American Airlines plane that collided with an Army helicopter over Washington, DC, according to reports. The crew on American Airlines Flight 5342 was based in Charlotte Douglas International Airport, WSOC-TV Channel 9 reported. Among them were Captain Jonathan Campos, First Officer Samuel Lilley, and flight attendants Ian Epstein and Danasia Elder. The plane was also carrying 60 passengers from Wichita, Kansas, when it crashed over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport just before 9 p.m. on Wed…
Child Critically Injured In Early Morning Maryland House Fire That Displaced Seven Child Critically Injured In Early Morning Maryland House Fire That Displaced Seven
Child Critically Injured In Early Morning Maryland House Fire That Displaced Seven An 8-year-old boy suffered critical injuries and had to be rescued from a Baltimore County house fire that broke out early on Wednesday morning in Dundalk, officials say. Shortly before 3:45 a.m. on Sept. 4, crews were called to the 3000 block of Dunleer Road, where they were met by flames coming from the first floor of the home. Crews are on scene of a dwelling fire in the 3000 blk of Dunleer Rd-Dundalk #21222. Fire showing upon arrival, 1 resident has been rescued. DT0345 *TA Posted by Baltimore County Fire Department on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 During the subsequent search a…
Two Rescued From Roofs Of Restaurants Following Downtown Frederick Building Fire Two Rescued From Roofs Of Restaurants Following Downtown Frederick Building Fire
Two Rescued From Roofs Of Restaurants Following Downtown Frederick Building Fire Two people had to be rescued from the roofs of Frederick County buildings on Tuesday morning when a fire broke out and damaged a pair of restaurants downtown, officials say. Shortly before 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 27, crews were called to the 100 block of North Market Street, where there was a reported fire with entrapment. Upon arrival, firefighters were met by smoke showing from the River Bar and Grill and Agave 137 Tequila Bar & Grill, both of which have apartments in the back of the building. According to fire officials, during a search, two people were found on the roof of each building …
Dozens Displaced By Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Apartment Fire In Maryland Dozens Displaced By Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Apartment Fire In Maryland
Dozens Displaced By Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Apartment Fire In Maryland Dozens of residents were displaced by a fast-moving two-alarm Montgomery County fire that broke out early on Saturday morning.  First responders were called to a four-story apartment complex at around  8 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17 to the 12800 block of Clarksburg Square Road in Clarksburg, after receiving multiple calls with residents screaming in the background. Upon arrival, firefighters were met by smoke billowing through the area with flames showing throughout the building. .@mcfrs was at dispatched 807am and located heavy fire to the rear of a 4 story apt building with ext…
Driver Rescued By Maryland State Police Helicopter After Rollover Crash Down 80-Foot Embankment Driver Rescued By Maryland State Police Helicopter After Rollover Crash Down 80-Foot Embankment
Driver Rescued By Maryland State Police Helicopter After Rollover Crash Down 80-Foot Embankment A Maryland State Police helicopter came to the rescue of a driver who was involved in a rollover crash and landed down an 80-foot embankment on Friday morning, according to officials. Shortly before 7 a.m. on May 3, state police say that their Aviation Unit was requested in Allegany County where there was a driver trapped over the embankment.  "While on scene, the crew of Trooper 5 was able to make contact with the patient and rescue crews," officials said.  "Based on patient condition, high-angle terrain and the extended extrication time, Trooper 5 was requested to perform an ae…
Poorly Placed Portable Space Heater To Blame For Maryland House Blaze: Fire Officials Poorly Placed Portable Space Heater To Blame For Maryland House Blaze: Fire Officials
Poorly Placed Portable Space Heater To Blame For Maryland House Blaze: Fire Officials A portable space heater is to blame for a blaze that created several heroic neighbors in Washington County, fire officials say. At approximately 11:20 p.m. on Monday, April 22, crews from the Hagerstown Fire Department were called to the 700 block of Chestnut Street following reports of a house fire with people trapped inside a two-story home. Chestnut Street Fire Update The Hagerstown City Fire Marshal’s Office has determined the cause of the Chestnut Street... Posted by Hagerstown Fire Department on Thursday, May 2, 2024 Upon arrival, officials say that firefighters were met by …
Man Dies At Hospital After Being Pulled From Fast-Moving Baltimore County House Fire Man Dies At Hospital After Being Pulled From Fast-Moving Baltimore County House Fire
Man Dies At Hospital After Being Pulled From Fast-Moving Baltimore County House Fire One person died at an area hospital following an early morning house fire in Baltimore County on Sunday morning. Randallstown resident Darris Chandis Lilly, 38, has been identified by officials as the person who was rushed to the hospital following the two-alarm fire in the 4200 block of Wards Chapel Road, where he later died from injuries sustained in the blaze. Crews from the Baltimore County Fire Department and nearby agencies were called at around 1:20 a.m. on April 21 to the home, where they were met by heavy fire showing from the residence. Firefighters were advised that a man may be…
Drone Flight Restrictions In Place Following Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse Drone Flight Restrictions In Place Following Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse
Drone Flight Restrictions In Place Following Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse A series of flight restrictions have been put in place for drone pilots by the Federal Aviation Administration as crews carry out rescue efforts following the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on Tuesday, March 26. RELATED: 2 Rescued, More Missing In Baltimore's Key Bridge Collapse The restrictions surround five nautical miles of the Baltimore Vortac and have an altitude up to and including 2000 feet MSL, or “mean sea level.” See the map below from the FAA: Drone pilots: The FAA has flight restrictions in place around the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Do not interfere wit…
Injured Hiker Rescued By Maryland State Police Helicopter Injured Hiker Rescued By Maryland State Police Helicopter
Injured Hiker Rescued By Maryland State Police Helicopter A Maryland State Police helicopter was required on Friday to rescue a hiker who got hurt and needed a save in Frederick County. On March 15, a 23-year-old needed aerial rescue after becoming injured while climbing at Chimney Rock, officials said.  First responders from Thurmont and other nearby agencies responded to the area to help the hiker until the helicopter arrived to the area.  A paramedic was lowered to the area, secured the hiker on a board, the two were hoisted to the helicopter and flown to Meritus Medical Center for treatment and evaluation of undisclosed injurie…
Families Displaced By Three-Alarm Baltimore County Apartment Fire Days Before Christmas Families Displaced By Three-Alarm Baltimore County Apartment Fire Days Before Christmas
Families Displaced By Three-Alarm Baltimore County Apartment Fire Days Before Christmas Several families were displaced days before Christmas in Baltimore County when a three-alarm fire tore through an apartment and left them out in the cold. At least one person had to be rescued by fire crews who were called to the Tuscany Woods Apartment fire in Windsor Mill that broke out shortly after 6 a.m. on Wednesday morning on East Bend Court. WINDSOR MILL EAST BEND CT 3 ALARM FIRE. FIRE THROUGH THE ROOF @PVFC32 @ArbutusVFD — Baltimore Co. Volunteer Firefighter’s Association (@BaltCoVolFire) December 20, 2023 Investigators said that they were met at the building by flames coming…
Maryland State Police Helicopter Crew Rescues Three In Two Separate Missions Maryland State Police Helicopter Crew Rescues Three In Two Separate Missions
Maryland State Police Helicopter Crew Rescues Three In Two Separate Missions Maryland State Police helicopters were busy in neighboring West Virginia on Sunday. A state police helicopter crew crossed state lines twice on Sunday to rescue three people in a pair of back-to-back hoist missions on Sunday, Aug. 13. The long day began shortly after 7:45 a.m. on Sunday morning, when crews were called to a stretch of woods in Tucker County, where a father suffered an injury while hiking with his 13-year-old son the day before. Once overhead, the 49-year-old injured hiker, and his teen son were located along the Red Creek Trail in Dolly Sods along the river, where they ho…
Maryland State Police Helicopter Unit Rescues Woman After Car Plunges Off Cliff Maryland State Police Helicopter Unit Rescues Woman After Car Plunges Off Cliff
Maryland State Police Helicopter Unit Rescues Woman After Car Plunges Off Cliff Maryland State Police troopers came to the rescue of a woman in West Virginia after she was driving and took a precipitous fall off a cliff. A 19-year-old driver was trapped in her vehicle after it went off the road, over a cliff, and down a 70-foot embankment above the Cacapon River near the Maryland-West Virginia state line. The crash siteMorgan County EMS via Maryland State Police The crash was reported at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Monday in Morgan County, West Virginia. Troopers were able to extricate the woman from her vehicle and place her on an inflatable raft. She was then flo…
Two-Alarm Apartment Fire Leaves One Injured, Displaces Residents In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Two-Alarm Apartment Fire Leaves One Injured, Displaces Residents In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Two-Alarm Apartment Fire Leaves One Injured, Displaces Residents In Maryland (Developing) First responders in Washington County made some bold rescues after a two-alarm fire broke out in a three-story Hagerstown apartment on Friday morning. Shortly after 10:45 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, crews from the Hagerstown Fire Department were called to the 100 block of East Washington Street, where there was reports of smoke coming from the building with people trapped inside. Upon arrival, firefighters found a blaze on the second floor of the building, and at least one resident of the apartment had to be rescued from a window on the front of a building. A second alarm was called as bystand…