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Cats Spark Fire That Heavily Damaged York County Home: Officials (PHOTOS) Cats Spark Fire That Heavily Damaged York County Home: Officials (PHOTOS)
Cats Spark Fire That Heavily Damaged York County Home: Officials (Photos) A fire that started from a heater used to warm feral cats destroyed a home on Pauline Drive in Windsor Township, York County, on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 3, officials said. The blaze broke out around 1:20 p.m., drawing crews from across the county after reports of thick smoke and a possible trapped resident, according to Southern Area Fire and Emergency Rescue – SAFER. Upon arrival, first responders found heavy flames and zero visibility, but their search revealed no one inside, authorities confirmed. While the homeowners were not present, firefighters saved seven cats from the burning home.…

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by Jillian Pikora
Weather
'Declaration Of Disaster': Tornado Touches Down In Central PA 'Declaration Of Disaster': Tornado Touches Down In Central PA
'Declaration Of Disaster': Tornado Touches Down In Central PA A tornado touched down in Mahanoy City, Schuylkill County on Monday night, May 27, according to officials.  The Pennsylvania Rivers Chapter of the American Red Cross is assisting families affected by Monday’s severe storms in... Posted by American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 The twister was first reported on the west side of town., Mahanoy fire officials said. By 10 p.m., the borough had issued an official declaration of disaster and all residents were ordered to stay indoors.  THE BOROUGH OF MAHANOY CITY HAS ISSUED A DECLARATION OF DISASTER, ALL RESIDENT…

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by Mac Bullock