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Firefighters Turn Fire Starters: Lancaster County Volunteers Accused Of Arson Firefighters Turn Fire Starters: Lancaster County Volunteers Accused Of Arson
Firefighters Turn Fire Starters: Lancaster County Volunteers Accused Of Arson Two Lancaster County volunteer firefighters allegedly set a string of fires they later rushed to battle, igniting shock and outrage in their community, East Hempfield Township police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Joshua Scott Lightcap, 23, of Columbia, and Mason Scott Howard, 21, of Akron, face arson charges after a three-month investigation linked them to five blazes between October and November 2024, including a $15,000 brush fire, according to police, court records, and arrest affidavits obtained by Daily Voice. Lightcap admitted to starting fires with Howard and a 16-year-old from East…
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…
Large Brush Fire Closes Part Of Rt 32 In Bucks County: Police Large Brush Fire Closes Part Of Rt 32 In Bucks County: Police
Large Brush Fire Closes Part Of Rt 32 In Bucks County: Police A large brush fire has closed part of Route 32 in Bucks County on Monday afternoon, Oct. 14, police say.  The closure of Route 32/River Road is between Aquetong Road and Route 232, according to Solebury police.  The announcement came out at 12:29 p.m., but there is no word on how long the closure is expected to last.  No injuries have been reported.  This is one of two closures in Solebury Township on Monday, Oct. 14. Click here to read our other report.