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Man Hurls Explosive Into Store, Tries To Steal Occupied Car In Chaotic Rampage: PA State Police
A Pennsylvania man launched an explosive inside a Chester County convenience store, igniting a fire before attempting to carjack a driver in a desperate escape, Pennsylvania State Police said. Augustin Cisneros-Bedolla is accused of unleashing the violent attack at Squire’s Pantry on Gap Newport Pike in London Grove Township at 7:38 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, according to PSP Avondale. Investigators say Cisneros-Bedolla stormed into the store, threw an incendiary device at two employees, and set the building ablaze. As the flames spread, chaos erupted. The suspect then ran outside and att…
Police & Fire
One House, Two Fires: Crews Return To Maryland Home As Blaze Rekindles
Firefighters in Harford County were called to the same home twice in one morning after a generator fire may have reignited, officials said The Darlington Volunteer Fire Company was called to a two-story home in the 3200 block of Conowingo Road around 6:45 a.m. on Sunday, March 2, after reports of a smoking or burning generator on the rear porch, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Crews extinguished the fire quickly, but just three hours later, at 9:30 a.m., firefighters were dispatched back to the same home—this time for a full-fledged house fire, officials said. Upon arrival, c…
Police & Fire
Explosions Rock Home During Intense Lower Swatara Blaze, Firefighters Say
A raging house fire accompanied by explosions tore through a home on Union Street late Friday night, Feb. 28 prompting a multi-agency response, authorities announced on Saturday, March 1. Firefighters from Company 59, Lower Swatara Fire Department, Tanker 54, and Engine 54 were dispatched to the 1500 block of Union Street just before 10 p.m., to battle the blaze, according to first responders. Heavy fire engulfed the garage and rapidly spread into the home, fire crews said. Engine 59 arrived first on the scene, immediately deploying multiple hose lines to knock down the bulk of the flames w…
Police & Fire
Overnight Blaze Fills Letterkenny Business With Smoke, Crews Rush To Contain Flames
A fire broke out inside a Greene Township commercial building early Friday, Feb. 28, filling the structure with smoke and prompting an urgent response, officials said. Firefighters were dispatched around 2 a.m. to Opportunity Avenue in Letterkenny after an automatic alarm signaled trouble, Franklin Fire Company reported. When Letterkenny Army’s Engine 13-2 arrived, they found the single-story building standing in darkness with no visible flames. But inside, thick smoke billowed through the structure. As Engine 45 neared the scene, firefighters upgraded the response to a full box alarm. Cr…
Schools
Staff Members Hospitalized As Firefighters Battle Blaze At Charter School
Firefighters are battling a fire at a Lancaster City charter school that sent four staff members to the hospital on Wednesday morning, officials said. Crews responded to La Academia Partnership Charter School at North Ann Street and East Grant Street around 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 19, according to Lancaster City Bureau of Fire Chief Todd Hutchinson. Heavy fire was visible on the rooftop upon arrival, and smoke was seen billowing from the building, Hutchinson said. Firefighters could be seen working on the roof as they fought the flames. All students were evacuated safely and taken to Resurrectio…
News
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…
Police & Fire
Massive House Explosion Rocks PA Neighborhood: Officials
A catastrophic house explosion in Sugarloaf Township sent shockwaves through the community, leveling a home and triggering a frantic emergency response, authorities confirmed. Firefighters rushed to 51 Cabana Lane at 4:50 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 12, finding a raging inferno where a house once stood, according to Valley Regional Fire & Rescue. "House exploded! Prayers for all involved," the department reported in a delayed post, underscoring the severity of the devastation. Emergency crews battled intense flames for hours, while Hazmat teams were deployed amid fears of gas leaks or other h…
Police & Fire
Fire Destroys Pennsylvania Mansion In Amid Frigid Conditions: Officials
A massive fire tore through a mansion in Penn Valley overnight, keeping multiple fire companies busy for hours battling the flames in freezing temperatures, officials said. Firefighters were dispatched at 1:22 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, after a caller reported seeing tall flames through the woods near Centennial Road, according to the Belmont Hills Fire Company. By 1:26 a.m., additional callers confirmed a mansion was fully engulfed in flames. Chief 22, identified as Zamorski, arrived at the scene and confirmed the fire had heavily consumed a 2.5-story mansion, prompting a "Lower Merion Work…
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Dogs Rescued As Fire Tears Through Chambersburg Duplex: Officials (
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A fire ripped through a Chambersburg duplex early Saturday morning, prompting a large emergency response and the rescue of two dogs, officials said. Crews were dispatched to the 700 block of East Washington Street at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, for reports of a house fire with possible entrapment, according to the Franklin Fire Company. Chambersburg Fire Department Engine 1-1 arrived first to find heavy flames coming from the rear of the two-story balloon-frame home. Squad 41 began primary searches ahead of the initial hoseline, but no people were found inside, officials said. Firefight…
Police & Fire
Wanted PA Arsonist Attacks FBI Agent During NJ SWAT Standoff: Officials
A York, PA man wanted for arson is facing attempted murder and other charges after a tense standoff with law enforcement in Bergen County, NJ, during which he wielded a pickaxe and attacked an FBI agent, authorities announced on Monday, Feb. 3. Tyre (Tyrie) R. Dunn, 36, was arrested on Monday, Jan. 27, after an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, led by Prosecutor Mark Musella, alongside the FBI and Lodi Police Department. Dunn, who was already wanted in Pennsylvania, fled from law enforcement and barricaded himself inside a shed attached to a private home on Stokes St…
Police & Fire
PA Family At Eagles Game Learns Home Burns Down As Firefighter Injured: Report
A Newberry Township family learned their home had burned down while they were attending the Eagles playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 19, PennLive reported. Adding to the tragedy, a firefighter was injured battling the blaze, authorities said. Crews from Station 31, along with mutual aid departments, responded to the fire on the 100 block of Hemlock Lane at 3:30 p.m., according to the Newberry Township Fire Department. Assistant Chief Harbold arrived to find flames consuming a one-and-a-half-story single-family home and requested additional resources, establishing Hemlock Command, the release sai…
Police & Fire
Arson-Suicide: Dad Dies Attempting To Kill Family Lancaster Coroner Releases Details (
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A Lancaster Township man poured gasoline throughout his home and set it ablaze during a domestic dispute early Sunday, Jan. 19, killing himself and critically injuring three others, including his sons and a family guest, police announced. Simon Hen, 46, died of smoke inhalation and thermal burns after the fire, and his death was ruled a suicide, Lancaster County Coroner Eric Bieber confirmed Monday, Jan. 20. Hen returned to his home on Wilderness Road at approximately 2:30 a.m., enraged over his impending separation from his 42-year-old wife, according to Lancaster Township Police. Inside…
Police & Fire
Man Dies After Tent Catches Fire At Harrisburg Homeless Encampment: Officials
A man has died from injuries sustained after his tent caught fire at a homeless encampment in Harrisburg, fire officials announced. The incident happened around 8 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, near the 900 block of South Front Street, close to the PennDOT building, according to emergency dispatchers. Harrisburg city firefighters arrived to find the man suffering from severe burns, Fire Chief Brian Enterline said. Residents at the encampment had managed to pull the man from the flames before emergency crews arrived. The man was initially taken to a local hospital and later airlifted to a b…
News
New LA Wildfires Update: Death Toll Hits 16, With 40,000 Acres, 12,000 Structures Destroyed
The number of confirmed deaths from six separate wildfires in the Los Angeles area has climbed to 16. The situation remains dire, with at least another 16 people still reported missing, and authorities anticipate that this number may increase as the search continues. The wildfires have destroyed 40,000 acres -- more than twice the size of Manhattan and almost the size of Washington, DC, while The creating apocalyptic scenes that seem straight from a horror movie. More than 12,000 structures have been destroyed. A red flag warnings for dangerous fire conditions through Wednesday, Jan.…
Obituaries
32-Year-Old Former Child Star Among Those Killed In LA Wildfires
A former child star and motivational speaker is among the victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, his family has confirmed. Click here for a new, updated story - Death Toll Hits 16, With 40,000 Acres, 12,000 Structures Destroyed Rory Sykes, 32, an Australian who gained media attention as a boy for sharing his experiences living with disabilities, died on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at his family’s estate in Malibu, his mother, Shelley Sykes, announced in a post on X. “It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of my beautiful son @Rorysykes to the Malibu fires yeste…
Police & Fire
I-81 Truck Fire Forces Firefighters In Central PA To Unload Hundreds Of Packages (
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A truck fire on Interstate 81 near Exit 52 forced firefighters to unload hundreds of packages by hand to extinguish smoldering flames, New Kingstown Fire Company announced. The fire broke out on a truck trailer traveling northbound on I-81 at 3:51 p.m. Wednesday, according to the fire company. Crews found smoldering flames above the axles, officials said. In order to fully extinguish the fire, firefighters had to unload hundreds of packages by hand. The area was soaked to prevent the fire from reigniting. The operation lasted about an hour, with firefighters from Union Fire Company and Sil…
Police & Fire
Explosive Double-Fatal Fire In Middle Paxton Township: PA State Police
Two people were found dead inside a burning home in Middle Paxton Township, Dauphin County, early Thursday morning, Jan. 9, following reports of an explosion, Pennsylvania State Police announced. Firefighters from several Dauphin County departments were called to the active blaze at 3700 Fishing Creek Valley Road around 1:15 a.m., according to Trooper Megan Frazer. Dauphin County 911 received multiple calls about the fire, including reports of an explosion in the home, Rescue Fire Company 37 said in a statement. When crews arrived, they found heavy flames and began operations alongside West…
Police & Fire
Building Fire Shuts Down Lincoln Way East In Chambersburg: Officials
Firefighters were battling a building fire in the 300 block of Lincoln Way East in Chambersburg, officials announced on Monday, Jan. 6 at 7:42 p.m. The Greater Chambersburg Area Paid Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 1813, reported that Engine 1-1 and Tower 1 initially responded to a fire alarm at the location but discovered active flames upon arrival. The fire prompted an upgraded box assignment as crews worked to extinguish the blaze and perform an overhaul, officials said. Lincoln Way East was closed between South Fourth Street and North Second Street due to the active fire scene, …
Police & Fire
Flames Engulf Vehicle On I-83 As Snowstorm Looms: Newberry Township Firefighters Save The Day
A vehicle burst into flames on Interstate 83 near the Exit 32 northbound ramp Sunday afternoon, Jan. 5, but swift action by Newberry Township firefighters brought the blaze under control. The Rescue and Tanker crews arrived on the scene and quickly doused the flames with a single hose line deployed from the Rescue truck, the fire department said. Chief Hillis coordinated the operation as 83 Command, ensuring the fire was extinguished before it could spread further. While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, no injuries were reported. Later that evening, the same firefight…
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Flames Shoot Through Roof Of Franklin County Home Destroyed By Fire (
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A house fire with flames shooting through the roof destroyed a home in Franklin County early Thursday, Jan. 2, Franklin Fire Company announced. Crews were called to the 9000 block of Corner Road near Pittman Road in Montgomery Township around 6:15 a.m. for a fully involved blaze at a single-story, single-family wood-frame home, Franklin Fire Company said. Ambulance 9-8 (Mercersburg) was the first to arrive, reporting fire throughout the structure. Chief 9 of the Mercersburg Fire Company ordered a defensive attack as flames consumed the home. Truck 42 responded with six personnel and was in…
Police & Fire
Fire Displaces ICU Patients, Newborns At Crozer-Chester Medical Center (
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A fire broke out in the electrical room of the loading dock at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland on Thursday night, Dec. 26, prompting a massive emergency response and the evacuation of multiple hospital units, according to authorities. Emergency crews were dispatched shortly after 8:40 p.m. when smoke was detected in the loading dock along Upland Avenue. By 9:10 p.m., the fire was confirmed to have spread to a room that controlled the hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU), fire officials said over radio traffic. All 24 ICU patients were evacuated, with ambulances across the county mobi…
News
PA Fire Lt. Michael Bastian Dies Suddenly, Leaving Infant, Pregnant Wife
Lt. Michael Bastian, a decorated firefighter and instructor with the Williamsport Bureau of Fire, died suddenly on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at the age of 39, leaving behind a wife, a young daughter, and another baby on the way. Lt. Bastian was known for his passion for firefighting and dedication to teaching, training countless emergency responders across Pennsylvania. Hired by the Williamsport Bureau of Fire on Sept. 9, 2015, he was a trusted leader on “C” Platoon and a State Fire Instructor. “Michael was one of the smartest and best firemen we ever had,” his colleagues wrote in a tribute. …
Police & Fire
Pittsburgh Road Closures For Funeral Procession Honoring Chief Walsh
The City of Pittsburgh is advising motorists of road closures and transit detours planned for Monday, Nov. 25, during the funeral procession and Funeral Mass for Battalion Chief John P. Walsh. A Funeral Mass honoring Chief Walsh, who died in the line of duty last week, will take place at 10 a.m. at Saint Paul Cathedral on North Dithridge Street in Oakland. To accommodate the anticipated large gathering, Fifth Avenue will be closed from Bellefield Avenue to Wilkins Avenue from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Additional surface streets leading to Fifth Avenue will also be closed to prevent traffic from e…
Police & Fire
3-Alarm Fire Erupts In Lebanon County Commercial Building
Fire crews are battling a three-alarm blaze at a commercial structure in Union Township, Lebanon County, on Saturday, Nov. 23. The fire was first reported in the 200 block of Fort Swatara Road around 5 p.m., according to the Lebanon Professional Firefighters. Flames were seen pouring from the second floor of a 350'x45' building, officials said. Firefighters from Truck Company 20 are among the crews responding to the scene as part of the second alarm fire assignment. It remains unclear what caused the fire. This is a developing story, so check back here for updates.
Police & Fire
Fire Crews Battle Recycling Center Blaze In York County
Firefighters battled a blaze at the Gordon Recycling Center in York County early Thursday morning, Nov. 21, according to emergency dispatch. The fire broke out at the facility on the 200 block of North Zarfoss Drive in West Manchester Township around 6:05 a.m., officials said. Passing motorists reported seeing smoke billowing from the area. The fire started when paper inside a large shredder ignited, according to the West Manchester Fire Department. Crews quickly contained the flames before they could spread further. All workers evacuated safely, and no injuries were reported, authorities…
Police & Fire
Flags At Half-Staff After Pittsburgh Fire Chief Dies In Line Of Duty
Governor Josh Shapiro has ordered all U.S. and Commonwealth flags in Allegheny County to be flown at half-staff in honor of Pittsburgh Fire Battalion Chief John P. Walsh, who died while responding to a fire Wednesday night, Nov. 20, 2024. Walsh, 60, collapsed at the scene of a house fire on the 700 block of Wilkinsburg Avenue in the East Hills neighborhood around 9 p.m., according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. He was rushed to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. “Chief Walsh tragically passed away while in command of a structure fire last night. His unwavering passion…
Police & Fire
Fire Companies From 4 PA Counties Respond To Massive Barn, House Fire
Fire companies from four Pennsylvania counties battled a blaze at a barn and house fire late Friday night, Oct. 18 into Saturday morning, officials with Elverson-Honey Brook Area EMS announced. The fire broke out in the 100 block of Isabella Road in West Nantmeal Township around 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, EHBEMS detailed in a release. The Twin Valley Fire Department was the first crew called to the scene of the fire originally reported to 911 as "a large fire in the middle of a field," but soon "Additional callers reported a possible house was on fire with a barn as an exposure and th…
Police & Fire
Fire Engulfs RV, Van In Central PA: Officials (
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A fire ripped through an RV and van in Lebanon County on Monday morning, Oct. 7, fire officials explained. The Neptune Fire Company was called to "a structure fire" in the 300 block of Eagles Peak Road at Eagle's Peak Campground in Millcreek Township at 5:13 a.m. Firefighters arrived to find an RV and van engulfed in flames. It took approximately two hours for crews to clear the scene.
Obituaries
Volunteer Firefighter, Chief In PA, MD Dies Suddenly, Fund Says
A volunteer firefighter serving in Maryland and Pennsylvania for over 40 years has died "unexpectedly", a GoFundMe launched to help launch his family announced on Saturday, Sept. 7. Chief Tracy L. Tomlinson, 57, of Kirkwood, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Thursday, Sept. 5, according to his obituary posted on Shivery Funeral Home, Inc.'s website. He was born in West Grove and was a graduate of Solanco High School. The Robert Fulton Fire Company explained his career as follows: "He became a member of Robert Fulton Fire Company in September of 1983, joining…
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Child Hospitalized, Residents Rescued From York Rowhouse Fire: Chief
A child was hospitalized following a row home fire in York County on Wednesday evening, Aug. 21, according to York Area United Fire and Rescue. The call to the two-alarm fire at the row home located at 525 South Albermarle Street in Spring Garden Township came in at 11:35 p.m. according to a release by the York Area United Fire and Rescue Fire Chief Daniel J. Hoff. The firefighters "arrived to find heavy fire coming from the first-floor," Chief Hoff wrote, adding they also had "reports of people trapped on the second and third floors." Two adults were recused by crews using ladd…
Police & Fire
Flaming Hot Drive-Thru, Car Catches Fire At KFC On PA Rt 114: Officials
Is KFC now offering flame-grilling or was the chicken just that spicy? The cause of the car fire at a KFC drive-thru on Monday, Aug. 12, was not released when officials made a statement later that day. The car caught fire at the KFC drive-thru window located at 6557 Carlisle Pike/PA Route 114 in Mechanicsburg in the area of Route 11 around 6 p.m. on Monday, according to the New Kingston Fire Company Chief Curtis Hall. Crews used a nearby hydrant to knock down the fire and clear the scene in under 45 minutes. The fire did not spread to the building.
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