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9 Hospitalized, 40 Displaced In Massive Warwick Fire 9 Hospitalized, 40 Displaced In Massive Warwick Fire
9 Hospitalized, 40 Displaced In Massive Warwick Fire A pre-dawn fire destroyed an apartment building in Warwick Township, displacing 40 people and sending five to the hospital, officials said Sunday, Nov. 17. Firefighters were called to the 300 block of Creekside Lane at 4:30 a.m., Warwick Emergency Services Commission Fire Commissioner Duane Ober said. “When we arrived, we had fire shown in multiple locations,” Ober explained, estimating that 100 firefighters from a dozen companies battled the blaze before 5 a.m. Although five people were transported to local hospitals, their injuries were described as minor, Ober added. Four firefighters …

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Cause Revealed After 130+ Displaced By Fire At New Apartment Complex In Carlisle: Officials Cause Revealed After 130+ Displaced By Fire At New Apartment Complex In Carlisle: Officials
130+ Displaced By Fire At Northside Village Apartments The cause of a fire — that displaced more than 130 residents in Central Pennsylvania on Easter Sunday evening — has been released, officials said. Crews were called to the fire at former Masland Factory and newly opened Northside Village Apartments located at 5 Northside Lane just off Carlisle Springs Road in Carlisle at 5:43 p.m. on March 31. Carlisle Springs Road remained closed for several hours as over 50 firefighters from six companies  responded to the scene.  No injuries were reported during the fire but one resident was injured while collecting their necessities after the scene was…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Woman 'Seriously Injured' In Shippensburg Fire MedEvac'd To Maryland (PHOTOS; VIDEO) Woman 'Seriously Injured' In Shippensburg Fire MedEvac'd To Maryland (PHOTOS; VIDEO)
Woman 'Seriously Injured' In Shippensburg Fire MedEvac'd To Maryland (Photos; Video) A 70-year-old Shippensburg resident is in the hospital in Maryland following a fire on Tuesday evening, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday, Feb. 1. Deborah Westbrook's single-family home at 303 Dwelling Court had a fire break out near the entryway at 5:48 p.m. on Jan. 30, Trooper First Class Kemerer detailed in the release.  Westbrook was found by Shippensburg firefighters who entered the smoke-filled home through the first window about a minute later. EMS at the scene treated her and took her to a helicopter landing zone so she could receive further care at a medical faci…

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by Jillian Pikora
Weather
Once In 1,000 Years Flood Leaves Residents Underwater In Eastern PA (PHOTOS) Once In 1,000 Years Flood Leaves Residents Underwater In Eastern PA (PHOTOS)
Once In 1,000 Years Flood Leaves Residents Underwater In Eastern PA (Photos) Days after a "1,000-year flood" drenched portions of the Northeastern US over the weekend, Berks County residents impacted by the rainfall are beginning to rebuild.  Heavy downpours from a powerful storm system have left communities throughout the region in disrepair and have killed at least one person in New York state, Daily Voice has reported.  In Berks, residents are taking to GoFundMe to raise money to undo the damage.  Israel Fuentes of Reading says his family's entire basement was flooded under four feet of water during the storm. While he, his wife, and their three children are s…

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by Mac Bullock
News
Community Rallies After Family Loses Everything In Gas Line Explosion In Central PA Community Rallies After Family Loses Everything In Gas Line Explosion In Central PA
Community Rallies After Family Loses Everything In Gas Line Explosion In Central PA A community is coming together to help the Barber family get back on their feet after everything they owned, including the family cat, blew up when a contractor hit a gas line on Tuesday.  Jennifer and Chad Barber's home in the 3200 block of Crest Road near the intersection with Northway Road in Susquehanna Township exploded around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13.  The neighborhood was evacuated and sheltered in a nearby church with support from the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania.  Currently at the scene on Crest Road in Susquehanna Township for a gas line explosion and stru…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Gas Explosion Blows Up Home, Injuring Two People In Dauphin County Gas Explosion Blows Up Home, Injuring Two People In Dauphin County
Gas Explosion Blows Up Home, Injuring Two People In Dauphin County A struck gas line appears to have leveled a home and injured two people in Dauphin County, according to crews on the scene.  A home in the 3200 block of Crest Road near the intersection with Northway Road in Susquehanna Township exploded around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13, according to emergency dispatch.  The neighborhood was evacuated and is sheltering in a nearby church with support from the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania.  Currently at the scene on Crest Road in Susquehanna Township for a gas line explosion and structure fire. Posted by DJM News Media on Tuesday, Dec…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Rowhome Collapsed In Central PA (UPDATE) Rowhome Collapsed In Central PA (UPDATE)
Rowhome Collapsed In Central PA (Update) No one was injured when several rowhomes partially collapsed in central Pennsylvania on Friday, July 22, authorities say in an updated release the following Monday. Crews were called to the collapse in the 1400 block of Market Street in Lower Allen Township, Camp Hill around 3:20 p.m., according to emergency dispatch.  Crews on the scene initially said a pedestrian was involved and hurt in the collapse, but Daily Voice was later able to confirm that claim was unfounded according to the Camp Hill police. Market Street remained closed for several hours following the crash. The American…

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by Jillian Pikora
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41 People Displaced Ater Seven Row Homes Ripped Through In Central PA Fire: Red Cross 41 People Displaced Ater Seven Row Homes Ripped Through In Central PA Fire: Red Cross
41 People Displaced Ater Seven Row Homes Ripped Through In Central PA Fire: Red Cross Seven row homes were heavily damaged by a fire— leaving 41 People without shelter— on Thursday, June 9, authorities say. The fire started on the porch of a row home in the 400 block of 15th Street near Berryhill Street in Harrisburg, according to local fire officials. The fire quickly spread to six other homes, officials say. The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania has  provided the 37 adults and four children with shelter, clothes, and food. The fire remains under investigation.

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
12 Miles Of I-81 Remains Closed Day After Deadly 50+ Vehicle Crash In PA: State Police 12 Miles Of I-81 Remains Closed Day After Deadly 50+ Vehicle Crash In PA: State Police
12 Miles Of I-81 Remains Closed Day After Deadly 50+ Vehicle Crash In PA: State Police Approximately 12 miles of Interstate 81 remains closed after a massive crash that left three people dead and sent two dozen to the hospital, according to state police. Snow squalls led to the crash that may have involved up to 60 vehicles starting on I-81 northbound near Minersville, on Monday, Mar. 28, starting around 10:30 a.m., according to Schuylkill County officials. Nearly 18 hours later state police announced that cleanup is only half done and people should continue to avoid the area between Exits 107 through 119. I 81 is still closed NB between Exit 107 and 119. Investigation c…

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by Jillian Pikora
News
Man Wanted For Setting Duplex On Fire With 5 People Inside Man Wanted For Setting Duplex On Fire With 5 People Inside
Man Wanted For Setting Duplex On Fire With 5 People Inside A central Pennsylvania man is wanted by police for setting fire to a duplex with five people inside at the time. The fire broke out in the 100 block of Lincoln Street near North Pershing Avenue in York on Sunday just before 10:30 a.m., according to fire officials. Kristopher Jevon Barnes, 31, of the 500 block of Clarke Avenue in York, is wanted by city police for this arson. Barnes was allegedly seen by eyewitnesses and on surveillance video throwing garbage into the building and running away about 30 minutes before the fire was reported, according to police. Police believe Barnes had …

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by Jillian Pikora
News
5 Displaced By 'Suspicious' Fire In Central Pennsylvania: Authorities 5 Displaced By 'Suspicious' Fire In Central Pennsylvania: Authorities
5 Displaced By 'Suspicious' Fire In Central Pennsylvania: Authorities Five people have been displaced by a fire police are investigating as suspicious. Crews were called to a duplex fire in the 100 block of Lincoln Street near North Pershing Avenue in York on Sunday just before 10:30 a.m., according to fire officials. Two adults and three children were displaced by the fire and assisted by the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania. No injuries were reported. Officials continue to investigate this fire. "We are treating it as suspicious at this time and are investigating," Lt. Daniel Lentz of York City police told WGAL News 8. Follow Daily Voice for …

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by Jillian Pikora
Obituaries
Father Of 4 Dies In PA Mining Accident Father Of 4 Dies In PA Mining Accident
Father Of 4 Dies In PA Mining Accident A father of four died after a mine collapsed in Pennsylvania on Friday afternoon, according to reports by officials with Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection. Emergency crews were called to Laurel Aggregates’ Lake Lynn mine located along Springhill Furnace Road in Springhill Township on Friday around 3 p.m., WPXI reports.  DEP's Bureau Mine Safety and the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration were also called to the site, according to WTAE. The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania had been requested to provide mental health services and support to the scene…

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by Jillian Pikora
News
Cat Resuscitated, Dog Killed In Central PA Apartment Fire, Authorities Say Cat Resuscitated, Dog Killed In Central PA Apartment Fire, Authorities Say
Cat Resuscitated, Dog Killed In Central PA Apartment Fire, Authorities Say An apartment fire left a family without a beloved dog on Wednesday morning, according to the Carlisle Fire Company. The fire started in the first block of North East Street in Carlisle on Wednesday around 7:15 a.m., authorities say. Crews were called to an apartment building fire with possible entrapment and fire showing from the building, according to emergency dispatch. Upon arrival fire crews found that all the occupants had evacuated the building. A dog died in the fire and a cat had to be resuscitated by first responders, Carlisle Fire Chief Randy O’Donnell said to Cumberlink. The A…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Weekend Harrisburg Fire Displaces 4 People Weekend Harrisburg Fire Displaces 4 People
Weekend Harrisburg Fire Displaces 4 People A Harrisburg fire displaced two adults and two children on Saturday. Crews were called to an apartment building fire in the 1100 block of North 2nd Street around 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. Smoke was coming from the second floor balcony facing the 200 block of Sassafras Street when crews arrived. Thanks to working smoke detectors the residents were able to escape safely. The four people were cared for by the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania. The fire was contained to the kitchen and porch. The cost of the damage is estimated at $15,000, according to Harrisburg Deputy Chief Michael S…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
11 People Displaced, 2 Cats Dead In York Fire 11 People Displaced, 2 Cats Dead In York Fire
11 People Displaced, 2 Cats Dead In York Fire Eleven people were displaced and two cats died in a York fire Wednesday. York City Fire and Rescue Services were called to the 200 block of West Jackson Street for a residential fire around 11 p.m., where the blaze had spread to multiple apartments. Flames shot out of the rear and smoke billowed through the 3rd floor upon arrival. The damage was spread between structures in the 220-230 block on the street. The total damage was estimated at $190,000 between all the properties. The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania says the fire displaced 8 adults and 3 children. Volunteers …

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by Jillian Pikora