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First West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes Reported In Four Pennsylvania Counties First West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes Reported In Four Pennsylvania Counties
First West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes Reported In Four Pennsylvania Counties This year's first pool of West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes has been identified in Pennsylvania, health officials announced. As of Thursday, June 16, virus activity has only been reported in four counties: Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, and Cumberland, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection said. Health officials are asking for the public's help in preventing population growth. “We all have a role in preventing the spread of West Nile virus," said Deputy Health Commissioner Dr. Palak Raval-Nelson. “West Nile is a disease that spreads from mosquitoes to people and…

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by Nicole Acosta
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Tanker-Truck Catastrophe Averted In Bucks County Tanker-Truck Catastrophe Averted In Bucks County
Tanker-Truck Catastrophe Averted In Bucks County A tanker truck fire that nearly expanded into a larger disaster was quickly brought under control in Bucks County early Tuesday, authorities said.  The fire was reported at about 1:05 a.m. in the parking lot of Quala Wash at 1000 Imperial Court in Bensalem, officials said. The fire was contained to the cab portion of a tanker truck. Luckily, two tanker trucks parked on each side of the flaming truck suffered minor damage. according to Rob Sponheimer, who is battalion chief and fire marshal with Bensalem Township Fire Rescue "It was determined the fire originated in the engine com…

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by Jon Craig