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Flames Shoot From Third-Floor Windows In Two-Alarm Fire: Darby Officials Flames Shoot From Third-Floor Windows In Two-Alarm Fire: Darby Officials
Flames Shoot From Third-Floor Windows In Two-Alarm Fire: Darby Officials A two-alarm fire broke out at an apartment building on MacDade Boulevard in Collingdale, Ridley Township, early Monday, Dec. 16, sending flames shooting out of third-floor windows, authorities said. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene at The Crossings at Elmwood apartments just after 8:05 a.m., according to dispatch reports. Crews arrived to find heavy flames on the third floor of Building B in Zone 4. Engine Company 4 operated as the first-due engine, launching an aggressive attack to contain the blaze. Additional units were called to assist due to the intensity of the fire. Authori…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Man ID'd After Lancaster Apartment Fire Displaces 22: Officials (VIDEOS) Man ID'd After Lancaster Apartment Fire Displaces 22: Officials (VIDEOS)
Man ID'd After Lancaster Apartment Fire Displaces 22: Officials (Videos) A 69-year-old man, a dog, and a cat died in an apartment complex fire that displaced 22 other residents on Sunday, Aug. 11, the Lancaster County Coroner's office announced the following morning.  Charles Knicely, 59, 675 Wyncroft Lane, Kensington Club Apartments off Wabank Road was pronounced dead at his home at 6:54 p.m.  Emergency crews were called to the complex at 4:39 p.m., the Lancaster Township Fire Department explained in a release.  "Heavy flames" were coming from apartment 8 when firefighters arrived.  "Due to historically low water pressure in the compl…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Crews Respond To Early Morning Fire In Easton Crews Respond To Early Morning Fire In Easton
Crews Respond To Early Morning Fire In Easton Firefighters were at the scene of a three-alarm blaze in Easton on Friday, July 5.  Forks Township fire officials said they were called to Lehigh and South 11th streets around 2 a.m. Dewey Fire Company said they assisted with suppression, search, overhaul, and cleanup and were at the site until 5 a.m. WFMZ reports the blaze spread to multiple apartments and said that one person was taken to the hospital.  Daily Voice has reached out to Easton Fire Department for additional details.  This is a developing story. Check back for more. 

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by Mac Bullock