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Long Beach Island, NJ
Breaking News
2-Alarm Beach Haven Fire Emits Plumes Of Smoke: FD 2-Alarm Beach Haven Fire Emits Plumes Of Smoke: FD
2-Alarm Beach Haven Fire Emits Plumes Of Smoke: FD Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire in Beach Haven Monday afternoon, Aug. 24, authorities said. At 4:34 p.m., firefighters responded to a structure fire at 211 Leeward Ave., a three-story wood frame home,  Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Company said. While en route, firefighters saw a column of smoke in the area and tolled a second alarm, fire officials said. Firefighters stretched two lines and were eventually able to bring the fire under control, fire officials said. The fire was turned over to the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s office for investigation, firefighters said. No injuri…

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by Sam Barron
Southington, CT
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Tractor-Trailer Erupts In Flames On I-84 In Southington, Drawing Tanker Response Tractor-Trailer Erupts In Flames On I-84 In Southington, Drawing Tanker Response
Tractor-Trailer Erupts In Flames On I-84 In Southington, Drawing Tanker Response A tractor-trailer burst into flames on I-84, forcing firefighters to call for more water and foam as crews beat back the intense blaze.  The fire broke out around 12:55 a.m. in the eastbound lanes between Exits 32 and 33 in Southington.  Crews found the detached Amazon trailer fully engulfed in fire. The cab had pulled away, leaving the driver safe.  The fire was so intense that firefighters needed extra water and foam to contain it. South Kensington sent a tanker to help crews at the scene. Officials do not believe any dangerous chemicals were in the truck.

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by Josh Lanier
Commack, NY
Breaking News
Car Erupts In Flames On Long Island Highway: Firefighters Car Erupts In Flames On Long Island Highway: Firefighters
Car Erupts In Flames On Long Island Highway: Firefighters A car went up in flames on a Long Island highway on Tuesday, Aug. 18, according to emergency responders. The vehicle caught fire around 12:30 p.m. on the Sunken Meadow Parkway near Exit SM1, the Commack Fire Department said. Firefighters arrived and extinguished the blaze without incident, officials said. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation, News 12 Long Island reported. A photo from the scene showed the car smoking on the side of the road with firefighters surrounding it. A fire engine was parked in the grass next to the highway.

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by Joe Wilkinson
Germantown, MD
Your Community
Hero Firefighter Revives Large Dog Saved From Burning Germantown Home Hero Firefighter Revives Large Dog Saved From Burning Germantown Home
Hero Firefighter Revives Large Dog Saved From Burning Germantown Home Two dogs were saved from a Maryland townhouse fire on Sunday, Aug. 16. Crews were dispatched to the 20100 block of Club Hill Drive in Germantown at approximately 5:17 p.m. after a neighbor spotted smoke coming from the middle-of-the-row townhouse, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service officials. Firefighters arrived to find a kitchen fire burning on the first floor with flames extending upstairs, prompting a response that ultimately brought approximately 50 firefighters to the scene. As crews worked through the home, they found both dogs inside and carried them to saf…

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by Zak Failla
Suffern, NY
Breaking News
Box Truck Slams Into Pole In Front Of Walmart In Airmont, Driver Injured Box Truck Slams Into Pole In Front Of Walmart In Airmont, Driver Injured
Box Truck Slams Into Pole In Front Of Walmart In Airmont, Driver Injured A truck driver was injured after crashing into a pole in front of a Walmart in Rockland County.  The crash happened on Monday afternoon, July 27, when a box truck hit a utility pole on Route 59 in front of the Walmart in Airmont, according to Ramapo Police. Firefighters used specialized equipment to rescue the driver from the wreckage, police said. The driver sustained minor injuries.  Police did not say what caused the crash. 

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by Ben Crnic
Ellicott City, MD
Breaking News
Roof Collapse, 2nd Alarm Issued As Massive Ellicott City Townhouse Fire Injures Firefighters Roof Collapse, 2nd Alarm Issued As Massive Ellicott City Townhouse Fire Injures Firefighters
Roof Collapse, 2nd Alarm Issued As Massive Ellicott City Townhouse Fire Injures Firefighters A quiet Monday morning erupted into chaos as flames ripped through two Maryland townhouses, forcing firefighters into a defensive battle against a rapidly spreading blaze. The fire broke out around 6:40 a.m. on Monday, July 27, in the 2600 block of Legends Way in Ellicott City, where Howard County firefighters responded after multiple 911 callers reported seeing smoke near Turf Valley Resort. As crews searched the area, they found heavy fire already burning through the roof of a townhouse. The blaze had grown so intense that commanders quickly struck a second alarm. Ellicott City | 260…

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by Zak Failla
Putnam Valley, NY
Breaking News
Blaze Destroys Car On Putnam Valley Road Blaze Destroys Car On Putnam Valley Road
Blaze Destroys Car On Putnam Valley Road A vehicle was destroyed in an overnight fire in Putnam County — but everyone inside escaped.  The incident happened at around 1 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, when firefighters were dispatched to a reported vehicle fire on Canopus Hollow Road in Putnam Valley, according to the Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department. When firefighters arrived, they found the vehicle fully engulfed in flames.  Fortunately, everyone inside had gotten out of the vehicle before emergency crews reached the scene. Firefighters brought the blaze under control and extinguished it without incident, according…

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by Ben Crnic
Red Bank, NJ
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Early Morning Fire Displaces Nine People In Red Bank: Red Cross Early Morning Fire Displaces Nine People In Red Bank: Red Cross
Early Morning Fire Displaces Nine People In Red Bank: Red Cross A structure fire severely damaged a home in Red Bank on Thursday morning, July 9. At 2:33 a.m., firefighters responded to the home on Chestnut Street for the blaze, which required all Red Bank units and other departments providing mutual aid, the Red Bank Fire Department said. The Red Cross said it assisted in nine people in two families with emergency assistance for temporary lodging, food, clothing, other immediate needs. 

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by Sam Barron
Templeton-Philipston, MA
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60 Cars Destroyed As Fire, Explosions Rip Through Auto Auction Lot In Templeton 60 Cars Destroyed As Fire, Explosions Rip Through Auto Auction Lot In Templeton
60 Cars Destroyed As Fire, Explosions Rip Through Auto Auction Lot In Templeton Dozens of cars burned and were destroyed when a fire tore through a central Massachusetts auto auction yard.  A 911 call sent firefighters rushing to the three-alarm blaze at Insurance Auto Auctions on Baldwinville Road in Templeton at around 2 a.m. Thursday, July 2. Crews rushed to find multiple vehicles fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters from several regional departments responded to get the blaze under control.  Gardner firefighters said that about 60 cars were destroyed. No injuries have been reported.  Multiple vehicles were scheduled for an auction at…

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by Josh Lanier
Roxbury-Mount Arlington, NJ
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2-Alarm Fire Emits Heavy Smoke: Mount Arlington FD 2-Alarm Fire Emits Heavy Smoke: Mount Arlington FD
2-Alarm Fire Emits Heavy Smoke: Mount Arlington FD A two-alarm fire sent plumes of smoke into the sky in Mount Arlington Tuesday, June 16, authorities said. At 6:15 p.m., firefighters responded to a structure fire on Howard Blvd. and found heavy fire and smoke showing, Mount Arlington Fire & Rescue said. A second alarm was immediately tolled, requesting additional units to the scene, firefighters said. Firefighters stretched multiple companies as they worked to extinguish the fire that spread throughout the residence, fire officials said. All occupants were evacuated from the residence, firefighters said. The fire was eventually k…

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by Sam Barron
Putnam Valley, NY
Breaking News
Driver Hospitalized After Car Flips Against Tree In Putnam Valley Driver Hospitalized After Car Flips Against Tree In Putnam Valley
Driver Hospitalized After Car Flips Against Tree In Putnam Valley A driver was taken to a hospital after a crash in Putnam County that left a vehicle perched on its side against a tree.  The crash happened in Putnam Valley on Monday, June 15, when firefighters responded to Peekskill Hollow Road just before 5:20 p.m. and found the vehicle rolled over on its side. The trapped driver had to be rescued, firefighters said. They were later taken to a hospital to be evaluated, according to the department.  More details about the cause of the crash were not immediately available. 

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by Ben Crnic
Roxbury-Mount Arlington, NJ
Breaking News
Two-Alarm House Fire In White Meadow Lake: FD Two-Alarm House Fire In White Meadow Lake: FD
Two-Alarm House Fire In White Meadow Lake: FD A two-alarm house fire in Morris County sent plumes of smoke into the sky on Wednesday, June 10, authorities said. At 1:20 p.m., an officer reported heavy smoke on White Meadow Road in White Meadow Lake, as first responders began receiving 911 calls reporting a blaze, White Meadow Lake Fire Company #5 said. Firefighters arrived on scene and confirmed heavy fire conditions in the back of the residence, prompting a second alarm to be tolled, requesting additional units to the scene, fire officials said. An aggressive fire attack was launched and the blaze was eventually brought under co…

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by Sam Barron
Mamaroneck, NY
Breaking News
Firefighter Hurt, Residents Displaced After House Fire In Larchmont Firefighter Hurt, Residents Displaced After House Fire In Larchmont
Firefighter Hurt, Residents Displaced After House Fire In Larchmont A firefighter was injured and several residents were forced from their home after a fire broke out at a residence in Westchester County, officials said.  The fire began at around 4:49 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, at a home located at 1 Mayhew Ave. in the Village of Larchmont, according to the Larchmont Fire Department.  Crews arrived at the scene within about three minutes and found smoke coming from the second floor of the residence.  Firefighters first confirmed that everyone inside had safely left the home before moving in to put out the visible flames and check for exte…

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by Ben Crnic
Newburgh, NY
Breaking News
Pets Rescued, Firefighter Hurt In Massive 3-Alarm House Fire In Newburgh Pets Rescued, Firefighter Hurt In Massive 3-Alarm House Fire In Newburgh
Pets Rescued, Firefighter Hurt In Massive 3-Alarm House Fire In Newburgh A three-alarm house fire in Orange County displaced residents, injured a firefighter, and prompted a large mutual aid response from across the Hudson Valley.  The blaze broke out at around 9 p.m. on Friday, June 5, at a home on Fox Hill Road in the Town of Newburgh portion of the Plattekill Fire District, according to the Plattekill Fire Department.  While responding, the first arriving crews saw a "significant column" of smoke and flames, prompting the incident to be upgraded to a second alarm.  Shortly after crews arrived, deteriorating conditions and reports that an elder…

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by Ben Crnic
Cortlandt, NY
Breaking News
Correction Officer's 2 Children Both Succumb To Injuries From Cortlandt Manor Fire (UPDATE) Correction Officer's 2 Children Both Succumb To Injuries From Cortlandt Manor Fire (UPDATE)
Correction Officer's 2 Children Both Succumb To Injuries From Cortlandt Manor Fire (Update) This story has been updated.  Both the 17-year-old daughter and 15-year-old son of a correction officer have succumbed to their injuries following a devastating early morning house fire in Westchester County on Wednesday, May 27. New, updated report - Brother, Sister Killed In Westchester Fire ID'd — Were Correction Officer's Children (UPDATE) The fire broke out around 2:27 a.m. on Wednesday morning at a home on Sherwood Road in Cortlandt Manor, according to New York State Police. Responding troopers and firefighters arrived to find the residence engulfed in flames. Four people …

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by Ben Crnic
Towson, MD
Breaking News
Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighter Arrested In Sexual Assault Investigation: Officials Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighter Arrested In Sexual Assault Investigation: Officials
Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighter Arrested In Sexual Assault Investigation: Officials An off-duty Howard County firefighter has been placed on leave amid an ongoing sexual assault investigation in Baltimore County, according to authorities. In early May, an investigation was launched following a reported sexual assault involving volunteer firefighters, resulting in the arrest of 26-year-old Xavier Dove over the holiday weekend. According to the Baltimore County Police Department, around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, officers were called to the 10000 block of Liberty Road to investigate a reported incident that happened days earlier. During the investigation, office…

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by Zak Failla
Toms River, NJ
Breaking News
Good Samaritans Help Residents Evacuate Home On Fire In Pine Beach: Firefighters Good Samaritans Help Residents Evacuate Home On Fire In Pine Beach: Firefighters
Good Samaritans Help Residents Evacuate Home On Fire In Pine Beach: Firefighters Three young men helped people flee a burning home in Pine Beach on Tuesday, May 5, authorities said. At 11:43 p.m., firefighters responded to the 100 block of Station Avenue and saw heavy fire visible on the second floor, causing them to toll a first alarm, Pine Beach Volunteer Fire Company No.1 said. The residents of the home were evacuated by 3 young men passing by the area who forced entry through the front door and made sure the occupants got to safety. Firefighters deployed a handline to knock down the visible fire, though the second floor was heavily damaged while the rest of th…

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by Sam Barron
Middletown, CT
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4-Year-Old Daughter Of Middletown, Portland Firefighters Hospitalized, Community Rallies 4-Year-Old Daughter Of Middletown, Portland Firefighters Hospitalized, Community Rallies
4-Year-Old Daughter Of Middletown, Portland Firefighters Hospitalized, Community Rallies A Connecticut firefighter family is facing every parent’s worst nightmare after their young daughter was rushed to the hospital with a serious medical emergency. On April 22, Tiffany and Brian France, firefighters in Middletown and Portland, rushed their 4-year-old daughter, Mackinley, to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center after she suffered a brain bleed. She has remained in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) since, according to a fundraiser for the couple. Since that day, Tiffany and Brian have stayed by their daughter’s side around the clock. They continue to care for her and su…

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by Josh Lanier
Ocean City, NJ
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Two Construction Workers Electrocuted, Airlifted To Trauma Center: Ocean City FD Two Construction Workers Electrocuted, Airlifted To Trauma Center: Ocean City FD
Two Construction Workers Electrocuted, Airlifted To Trauma Center: Ocean City FD Two construction workers were electrocuted in Ocean City on Monday, April 27, authorities said. At 8:57 a.m., firefighters responded to 100 Somerset Ln. for an advanced life support emergency medical incident involving a possible traumatic injury, Ocean City Fire Chief Bernard Walker said. Private contractors at a residence contacted electrical supply lines  with a metal ladder while moving the ladder on the exterior of the building, Walker said. One of the individuals was initially reportedly electrocuted while a second individual on scene was also injured after reportedly making…

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by Sam Barron
Westminster, MD
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Massive Fire Rips Through Springfield Hospital Center As Crews Battle Multiple Blazes Massive Fire Rips Through Springfield Hospital Center As Crews Battle Multiple Blazes
Massive Fire Rips Through Springfield Hospital Center As Crews Battle Multiple Blazes Crews in northern Maryland rushed to a historic building on Saturday morning to battle a tricky, fast-moving fire. In Carroll County, teams from the Sykesville Freedom District and surrounding agencies were called to a reported fire at the Springfield Hospital Center at around 8 a.m. on April 25. Upon arrival, firefighters were met by flames tearing through the structure and roof of one of the vacant buildings. #BREAKING - A team of Deputy State Fire Marshals are on the scene and actively investigating two separate fires at Springfield Hospital Center in Sykesville.Sykesville Freedom…

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by Zak Failla
Towson, MD
Breaking News
Three-Alarm Fire Forces Evacuations As Crews Battle Blaze In Baltimore County (DEVELOPING) Three-Alarm Fire Forces Evacuations As Crews Battle Blaze In Baltimore County (DEVELOPING)
Three-Alarm Fire Forces Evacuations As Crews Battle Blaze In Baltimore County (Developing) A fast-moving fire tore through a residential building in Baltimore County, triggering a third alarm response and forcing evacuations as crews battled flames breaking through the roof. Firefighters were called to the 7400 block of Brixworth Court in Windsor Mill shortly before 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, where they found heavy fire pushing through the roof of a multi-unit building. Residents were evacuated as crews moved in to contain the blaze. What started as a single-alarm response quickly escalated. Additional crews were called in as the fire spread, first prompting a second alarm, …

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by Zak Failla
Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
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Little Ferry Single Mom Who Lost Husband Loses Home To Fire Little Ferry Single Mom Who Lost Husband Loses Home To Fire
Little Ferry Single Mom Who Lost Husband Loses Home To Fire Support is on the rise for a single mom in Little Ferry who lost her home in a fire, nearly 12 years after the sudden death of her husband. Sarah Oh, a nurse, has been identified through a GoFundMe as the owner of the Summit Circle home which caught fire on Tuesday, April 21. "Sarah is a dedicated nurse who has spent her career caring for others. At home, she is devoted mother who has been raising her son with incredible strength and resilience after losing her husband to a sudden cardiovascular event in 2014," reads the campaign by Susan Kim. "In addition to caring for her son, she also op…

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by Cecilia Levine
Annandale, VA
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2-Alarm Apartment Fire In Annandale Leaves One Person Critically Injured 2-Alarm Apartment Fire In Annandale Leaves One Person Critically Injured
2-Alarm Apartment Fire In Annandale Leaves One Person Critically Injured A person is fighting for their life after a two-alarm fire tore through an apartment building in Virginia early Saturday morning. Firefighters were called shortly before 7:30 a.m. on April 18 to the 7500 block of McWhorter Place in Annandale, where there were reports of smoke coming from inside a unit. When crews arrived, flames were already showing from the top floor of a three-story garden-style apartment building, prompting a second alarm, officials said. Firefighters immediately began searching the building while working to bring the flames under control. The fire was quickly extingui…

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by Zak Failla
Suffern, NY
Breaking News
Woman Critical After Fire At Hillcrest Home — Criminal Investigation Underway (UPDATE) Woman Critical After Fire At Hillcrest Home — Criminal Investigation Underway (UPDATE)
Woman Critical After Fire At Hillcrest Home — Criminal Investigation Underway (Update) This story has been updated.  A woman was rescued from a burning home in Rockland County and rushed to the hospital in critical condition, officials said.  The fire happened around 10 a.m. on Monday, April 6, at a residence on Williams Avenue in the Hillcrest section of Ramapo, according to Ramapo Police and the Spring Hill Community Ambulance Corps.  Firefighters from the Hillcrest Fire Department arrived within minutes and found a structure fire with a 67-year-old woman trapped inside. Crews soon entered the home, found the woman, and pulled her from the residence. O…

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by Ben Crnic
Seaside Heights-Seaside Park, NJ
Breaking News
Homes Destroyed In Seaside Heights Blaze Homes Destroyed In Seaside Heights Blaze
Homes Destroyed In Seaside Heights Blaze Multiple homes were destroyed in an overnight Seaside Heights fire, Jersey Shore Online reports. The blaze broke out at approximately 3 a.m. on Sheridan Avenue, where the fire struck three alarms, multiple outlets report. Local firefighters say crews were at the scene for three hours. More photos from firefighters can be viewed here.

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by Cecilia Levine
Bridgeport, CT
Obituaries
Young Sons Of Slain Bridgeport Firefighter See Support From Community He Served Young Sons Of Slain Bridgeport Firefighter See Support From Community He Served
Young Sons Of Slain Bridgeport Firefighter See Support From Community He Served A Connecticut community is stepping up to support the young sons of a Bridgeport firefighter who was killed in a violent shooting.  Terrence Cramer, 41, was shot and killed on Sunday, March 29, at a Stratford home of a woman he was seeing.  Police said Jabari Bush broke into the house in a jealous rage after finding the woman with another man. Investigators said he punched her and shouted, "You're here with another man," before shooting Cramer in the upper leg. Cramer later died from the injury. Related: Firefighter Dad Shot Dead In CT Home; Suspect Arrested After Chase Bus…

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by Josh Lanier
New City, NY
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Woman Found Dead After House Fire Engulfs New City Home: Police Woman Found Dead After House Fire Engulfs New City Home: Police
Woman Found Dead After House Fire Engulfs New City Home: Police A fatal house fire left a woman dead in Rockland County, police announced on Sunday, March 29. New, updated report - Woman, 88, ID'd As Victim Found Dead In Fatal Rockland County Fire (UPDATE) Officers responded to 71 Carolina Drive in New City around 9:05 a.m. for a reported structure fire with possible entrapment, according to the Clarkstown Police Department. Arriving officers found the single-family home heavily engulfed in flames, police said. The New City Fire Engine Company, along with multiple volunteer departments from across Rockland County, responded to the scene to battle…

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by Jillian Pikora
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
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4-Alarm Fire Ravages Fairview Duplex (PHOTOS) 4-Alarm Fire Ravages Fairview Duplex (PHOTOS)
4-Alarm Fire Ravages Fairview Duplex (Photos) A Fairview homeowner was injured trying to put out a fire that ultimately tore through their duplex overnight, authorities said. The blaze at 14 8th St. broke out at approximately 11:40 p.m. Saturday, March 28, and kept firefighters at the scene until approximately 3:15 a.m. Fairview Deputy Chief John Pierotti said the fire started in the back of the home and is not considered suspicious in nature. Pierotti thanked all of the towns that came out to assist, along with the Bergen County Sheriff's Office, which aided with traffic. Photos shared by Chris Torello show flames shooting thro…

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by Cecilia Levine
Bel Air, MD
Breaking News
Burglar Alarm Wakes Darlington Man To Find Massive Garage Blaze Instead: Fire Marshal Burglar Alarm Wakes Darlington Man To Find Massive Garage Blaze Instead: Fire Marshal
Burglar Alarm Wakes Darlington Man To Find Massive Garage Blaze Instead: Fire Marshal A roaring overnight blaze tore through a garage in Maryland, lighting up the dark sky and leaving behind a smoldering wreckage of machinery, tools, and farm equipment. The fire broke out around 1:45 a.m. Monday, March 16, at a property on Castleton Road in Darlington, Harford County, investigators with the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office said. What started as a burglar alarm quickly turned into something far more serious. The owner’s adult son — who lives on the property — was alerted by the alarm and went to investigate. When he checked the building, he discovered flames burning insi…

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by Zak Failla
Hagerstown, MD
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Three-Alarm Barn Blaze Erupts At Maryland Farm, Dozens Of Chickens Dead (PHOTOS) Three-Alarm Barn Blaze Erupts At Maryland Farm, Dozens Of Chickens Dead (PHOTOS)
Three-Alarm Barn Blaze Erupts At Maryland Farm, Dozens Of Chickens Dead (Photos) Flames tore through a livestock barn in Maryland on Saturday afternoon, sending thick plumes of black smoke into the sky and triggering a massive three-alarm response as firefighters raced to contain the blaze. The fire broke out around 2 p.m. on Pleasant Valley Road in Oakland, drawing crews from across Western Maryland after the large barn quickly became fully involved in Garrett County, officials said. Photos from the scene show fire ripping through the roof as firefighters stretched hose lines across the property while heavy smoke billowed above nearby silos. The fire in Marylan…

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by Zak Failla
Hebron-Marlborough, CT
Breaking News
Son Of Retired Fire Chief Killed In Hebron Ratchet Strap Accident Son Of Retired Fire Chief Killed In Hebron Ratchet Strap Accident
Son Of Retired Fire Chief Killed In Hebron Ratchet Strap Accident A tragic accident in Connecticut has claimed the life of the son of a retired deputy fire chief. Shane Albert, the son of retired West Hartford Fire Department Deputy Chief Keith Albert, died Monday, Feb. 24, after a ratchet strap snapped and struck him in the head on Burnt Hill Road in Hebron, authorities said.  The West Hartford Fire Fighters Association, Local 1241, shared a message of support for the Albert family. “The West Hartford Fire Fighters Association, Local 1241, extends our deepest sympathies to retired Deputy Chief Keith Albert on the tragic loss of his son, Shane Alber…

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by Josh Lanier