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Cause Of Fire At Historic Broad Street Market In Harrisburg Revealed (PHOTOS, VIDEOS) Cause Of Fire At Historic Broad Street Market In Harrisburg Revealed (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
Cause Of Fire At Historic Broad Street Market In Harrisburg Revealed (Photos, Videos) A fire burned through part of Broad Street Market in Harrisburg early Monday morning.  Harrisburg fire officials were called to the scene at 12:57 a.m. on July 10, 2023. The cause of the fire was determined to be "100 percent accident" due to an electrical malfunction of a large ceiling fan installed in 2017, Harrisburg Fire Chief Brian Enterline said during a press conference Monday afternoon.  7-10-2023 Broad Street Market, 2nd alarm. The "B" Platoon working. Posted by Harrisburg Bureau of Fire Station #2- Kings Of The Hill on Sunday, July 9, 2023 Crews quickly arrived saving half o…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
24K Wildwood Residents Without Power 24K Wildwood Residents Without Power
24K Wildwood Residents Without Power A two-alarm fire at an electric plant substation in Wildwood knocked out power to 24,000 homes and businesses throughout the island on Friday, July 7, authorities said. UPDATE: 8K Wildwood Residents Still Without Power, Here's When It's Expected To Be Restored As of 5 p.m., power had been restored for 1,800 Atlantic City Electric customers. An additional 15,000 were expected to have power later this evening, while some will remain in the dark until Saturday, July 8, the company said. The electrical fire at the Lake Avenue substation on West Oak Avenue.  As of 4pm, no update on time fo…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Flames Rip Through Bucks County Apartment (PHOTOS) Flames Rip Through Bucks County Apartment (PHOTOS)
Flames Rip Through Bucks County Apartment (Photos) Multiple fire departments responded to a blaze at a Penndel residence on Thursday, July 6, officials say.  Firefighters were called to a two-story building at around noon, according to Newtown Fire Rescue. Video from the scene posted by Penndel Volunteer Fire Company showed flames engulfing the back porch of the Acosta Doors building, 145 Durham Road.  Teams were able to get the flames under control in about 20 minutes, Newtown fire officials said. Crews worked the scene for an additional three hours, according to Penndel firefighters.  View this post on Instagram …

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
These Businesses Were Destroyed In Fountain Court Fire These Businesses Were Destroyed In Fountain Court Fire
These Businesses Were Destroyed In Fountain Court Fire A number of Monroe County businesses were destroyed in the fire that raged for hours at the Fountain Court Shopping Center in Pocono Township on Sunday, June 25.  The blaze had risen to multiple alarms by noon, and by the evening, Stroudsburg Fire Department said the plaza was a "total loss," though no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by state police. Here are some of the businesses that were displaced by the blaze:  Vietnamese restaurant Pho Saigon II. Cafe and eatery Farmhouse Poconos. Management said in a state…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
'Total Loss': Fire Destroys Monroe County Shopping Plaza 'Total Loss': Fire Destroys Monroe County Shopping Plaza
'Total Loss': Fire Destroys Monroe County Shopping Plaza A fire completely destroyed a Monroe County shopping plaza Sunday, June 25, firefighters said. The blaze at the two-story strip mall, Fountain Court Shopping Plaza, on Route 611 in Pocono Township had risen to multiple alarms as of noon. That evening, the Stroudsburg Fire Department said the shopping center was a "total loss." "The fire was stubborn and despite the efforts of all responding agencies, it spread extensively," the SFD said.  Last Update on Fountain Court. The Stroudsburg Fire Department is home cleaning up after an early morning fire at... Posted by Stroudsburg Fire D…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Neighbors Raise Thousands For 60+ Residents Displaced By Easton Blaze Neighbors Raise Thousands For 60+ Residents Displaced By Easton Blaze
Neighbors Raise Thousands For 60+ Residents Displaced By Easton Blaze In the 48 hours since a major fire displaced dozens of residents from a rowhome block in Easton, community members have raised thousands of dollars on their neighbors' behalf.  Fire crews rushed to the 900 block of Ferry Street in the city's West Ward around 3:45 p.m. on Monday, May 29, Daily Voice reported.  Though the Easton Fire Department had reported no civilian injuries, the blaze reached six alarms and burned for as many hours, officials said. By the time it was extinguished, as many as 60 Easton residents had been displaced, according to volunteer organizers.  Now, in a series of …

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Crews Battle Massive Junkyard Fire In Southwest Philadelphia Crews Battle Massive Junkyard Fire In Southwest Philadelphia
Crews Battle Massive Junkyard Fire In Southwest Philadelphia About 100 firefighters are responding to a two-alarm fire at a junkyard in Southwest Philadelphia on Friday, May 26, the city Fire Department says.  Firefighters have been on the scene at South 61st Street and West Passyunk Avenue since about 10:50 a.m., PFD wrote on Twitter. By about 12:20 p.m., officials said the fire was under control, but crews remained on the scene.  The Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management is asking residents to avoid the area. Meanwhile, the city Health Department said inspectors are at the scene assessing air quality. "At this time, no specifi…

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by Mac Bullock
Neighbors
'Our Hearts Are Broken': Support Surges For Elderly Couple Killed In Montco Fire 'Our Hearts Are Broken': Support Surges For Elderly Couple Killed In Montco Fire
'Our Hearts Are Broken': Support Surges For Elderly Couple Killed In Montco Fire Just days after a fire killed a Hatfield couple in their home, well-wishers and loved ones have raised thousands for the family members they left behind.  Firefighters were called to the Washington Lane home of Ghanshyam Patel, 78, and Leenabahen Patel, 63, around 4:30 a.m. on Friday, May 12 for a reported structure fire.  By the time crews left the scene, both victims were pronounced dead.  Now, friends of the couple's family are raising funds on GoFundMe to assist loved ones handle funeral expenses and other end-of-life costs. In just three days after going live, the effort has garnered…

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by Mac Bullock
News
Philly-Area Businesses Pick Up Pieces After Devastating Fire Philly-Area Businesses Pick Up Pieces After Devastating Fire
Philly-Area Businesses Pick Up Pieces After Devastating Fire The owners of two Philadelphia-area businesses are picking up the pieces after a devastating weekend fire. A fire damaged the new location of Sophie's BBQ and Four Birds Distilling Co, on the 1900 block of Darby Road in Havertown. It broke out at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 22.  Although no one was hurt, this fire affects two family-owned businesses that have invested their hard work, passion, and finances into this establishment, said Caitlin Vogel of Paoli, PA, who is organizing this GoFundMe. Greg and Norah, the owners of Sophie's BBQ, named the restaurant afte…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Philadelphia Warehouse 4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Philadelphia Warehouse
4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Philadelphia Warehouse Firefighters were working to control a multi-alarm fire that broke out at a warehouse Monday morning, April 24 in Philadelphia. The DarkRun Lane fire brought a HazMat team to the scene and had struck four alarms as of 10:45 a.m. Videos of the scene were being uploaded to the Citizen app. Plumes of smoke can be seen billowing over the city.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Slate Belt Motorcyclist Charged With Starting Lehigh Valley Brush Fire Slate Belt Motorcyclist Charged With Starting Lehigh Valley Brush Fire
Slate Belt Motorcyclist Charged With Starting Lehigh Valley Brush Fire A Slate Belt man faces criminal charges for allegedly setting a brush fire in Northampton County on Tuesday, say authorities.  Slate Belt Regional Police were called to a home on Batts Switch Road in Plainfield Township at 5:30 p.n. on April 11 for a requested welfare check, the department wrote in a release.  There, the caller said they were concerned for Phillip D. Berberena, who had been in the area of the Appalachian Trail and had been riding his motorcycle, according to police.  Hours later, at 9 p.m., officers were called to the scene of a brush fire on the Appalachian…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Six Families Displaced By Easter Sunday Fire In Chester County Six Families Displaced By Easter Sunday Fire In Chester County
Six Families Displaced By Easter Sunday Fire In Chester County Easter Sunday went up in flames for six Chester County families, now without homes. The blaze broke out just before 3 a.m. Sunday, April 9 on the 100 block of Washington Street in Parkesburg, responders said. Firefighters arrived to find two homes engulfed in flames, which had spread to four more as of 3:15 a.m., the Keystone Valley Fire Department said. A firefighter was extricated after becoming briefly trapped in the basement, the department said. By 4:15 a.m., 75 firefighters had arrived on scene and were working to knock down the blaze. The displaced residents were being assisted by …

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by Cecilia Levine