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ARSON: Woman Burns Down Shed, Vehicle 'Risking Catasrophe' In Sellersville, Police Say ARSON: Woman Burns Down Shed, Vehicle 'Risking Catasrophe' In Sellersville, Police Say
Arson: Woman Burns Down Shed, Vehicle 'Risking Catasrophe' In Sellersville, Police Say A Sellersville woman is accused of igniting a fire that destroyed a shed, scorched a vehicle, and spread to brush, “risking catastrophe,” authorities said. Alizandria Alverio, 42, was arrested on January 2, 2025, after investigators tied her to a blaze on Maple Avenue in Sellersville Borough, Perkasie Borough Police announced on January 10. The fire broke out on December 23, 2024, engulfing an unoccupied vehicle, a shed, and surrounding brush, according to police. Firefighters from the Sellersville Fire Department were able to extinguish the flames before they reached nearby homes. Alv…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Raging Wildfires Scorch Pennsylvania, Threaten Communities as Containment Efforts Continue Raging Wildfires Scorch Pennsylvania, Threaten Communities as Containment Efforts Continue
Raging Wildfires Scorch Pennsylvania, Threaten Communities as Containment Efforts Continue Pennsylvania has been dealing with significant wildfire activity, with several blazes impacting different parts of the state as of Sunday, Nov. 10. Blue Mountain Fire, Northampton County: This major wildfire erupted near the Lehigh Gap and scorched approximately 600 acres. As of Nov. 7, officials reported that the fire was 100% contained, preventing further spread. Crews worked tirelessly to secure the area and protect surrounding communities. Governor Josh Shapiro wrote in a release on the fire:  "Thank you to all of our first responders who worked around the clock to battle the Blue Moun…

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by Jillian Pikora