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Fire Destroys Abandoned Harrisburg State Hospital Building: Investigation Ongoing
Firefighters battled a massive blaze at the abandoned Harrisburg State Hospital grounds in Susquehanna Township late Monday, Dec. 9, leaving the historic Cherrywood building in ruins, officials said. The fire broke out at the Department of General Services Annex Complex around 10 p.m., according to Harrisburg Fire. A passing driver initially reported the flames as a potential brush fire, but crews arriving at the scene discovered the roof of the century-old structure fully engulfed in flames. Initial firefighting efforts were hampered due to inactive hydrants caused by previous leaks. Tan…
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Coroner IDs 10-Year-Old Boy Drowned While Kayaking In Yellow Breeches Creek
On Wednesday, Aug. 14 a coroner was called to the area of search for a 10-year-old boy who went missing while kayaking in Yellow Breeches Creek – which became a recovery mission to retrieve his body on Monday, Aug. 12, the Fairview Township Fire Department announced. Matthew Coffroth Jr.'s body was found shortly after 7:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, according to the York County Coroner's office. "He had been kayaking with family and friends on the creek when he fell out of his kayak and went under the water, never resurfacing," as stated in the coroner's release. His body w…
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Tractor-Trailer Fire On PA Turnpike Caught On Camera (
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A tractor-trailer fire closed part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike on Thursday evening, authorities said. The Fairview Township Fire Department along with mutual aid responded to the "well-involved" fire on Interstate 76 westbound around 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 19. The tractor-trailer burst into flames near the ramp to Interstate 83 by mile marker 241.9, the department explained. You can watch a short video of the fire in the player below: FTFD units along with mutual aid currently on the PA Turnpike with a well involved Tractor Trailer. MM241.9 westbound. Posted by Fairview Township Fire …
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'Catastrophic Fire' Kills Woman In York County, Coroner Says
A 92-year-old woman died at the scene of a "catastrophic fire" on Monday, February 6, 2023, authorities say. The fire broke out at the home in the 300 block of Thorley Road, Fairview Township sometime before 1:30 a.m., according to multiple releases authorities issued later that morning. The 92-year-old homeowner was found dead inside the home and was officially pronounced deceased at 2:40 a.m. by Deputy Coroner Michele Kirchner, according to the York County coroner's office. The Pennsylvania state police fire marshal was called to the scene at 1:49 a.m. and the home was …
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Harrisburg Woman Charged With Arson In Massive Central PA Fire: Report
A Harrisburg woman has been charged with arson in connection with a New Cumberland building fire that displaced nine people and hospitalized one person Thursday morning, ABC27 reports. Valerie Mesaros is accused of setting a fire at a four-unit apartment building on the 800 block of Bridge Street around 7:20 a.m., the outlet says citing authorities. Two people were rescued from a second-floor balcony, the Fairview Township Fire Department said. The fire was contained to the first floor, but left significant smoke damage to the entire building, according to the outlet and the fire departmen…
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