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126K+ Lose Power, 1 Killed, Flights Grounded, Trains Delayed, Roads Closed As Winds Slam PA
Fierce winds ripped through Pennsylvania from Sunday, Feb. 16, into Monday, Feb. 17, toppling trees, knocking out power to 126,000 people, shutting down roads, and causing deadly destruction. A woman was killed when a tree crushed her car in Philadelphia, flights were grounded, trains delayed, and thousands remain in the dark as crews scramble to repair the damage.
Widespread Power Outages
Powerful winds up to 60 miles per hour knocked out electricity for 126,000 PECO customers at its peak, with 42,210 still without power as of 11:45 a.m. Monday, according to the company. PECO reported 1,642…
Marijuana Grow Operation Sparks House Fire, Displaces Six: Nycrpd
A house fire in Jackson Township led police to uncover an illegal marijuana grow operation early Friday morning, according to the Northern York County Regional Police Department.
Firefighters responded to the blaze at 199 North Alpine Drive in York at 4:39 a.m. on Dec. 20. While battling the flames, crews discovered a hydroponic marijuana-growing system in the basement, prompting police to secure the property and execute a search warrant, authorities said.
Officers recovered numerous marijuana plants, a hydroponic growing system, additional illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, and a handgun, …
