Overcast 54°
Police & Fire
Authorities ID Woman Killed In Pennsburg House Fire Authorities ID Woman Killed In Pennsburg House Fire
Authorities ID Woman Killed In Pennsburg House Fire An elderly woman was killed in a house fire Thursday afternoon in Pennsburg (Montgomery County), WFMZ reports. Firefighters were called to the home on the 900 block of Main Street where they found 71-year-old Betty Press, the outlet says citing authorities. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Click here for the full story from WFMZ.

SHARE

by Nicole Acosta
Obituaries
'Invaluable' Volunteer Fire Chief Dies In Crash, Pennsylvania State Police Say 'Invaluable' Volunteer Fire Chief Dies In Crash, Pennsylvania State Police Say
'Invaluable' Volunteer Fire Chief Dies In Crash, Pennsylvania State Police Say A volunteer firefighter and fire chief died in a multi-vehicle crash on Friday, according to Pennsylvania state police and his fire house. State police were called to the scene of a crash involving a motorcycle on Nov. 12 just before 4 p.m., according to a release by police. Kerry L. Stoke, 33, of Loysville, was driving his 2007 Chevy Silverado southbound as the 2007 Yamaha VStar motorcycle was traveling northbound, with a 2008 Buick Enclave, operated by Michael L. Tuckey, 24, of Port Royal, following behind in the 7700 block of Veterans Way in Saville Township, police stated in the releas…

SHARE

by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Burning Tanks At Upper Merion Chemical Plant Bring HazMat Response (PHOTOS) Burning Tanks At Upper Merion Chemical Plant Bring HazMat Response (PHOTOS)
Burning Tanks At Upper Merion Chemical Plant Bring HazMat Response (Photos) Several large tanks at a Montgomery County chemical plant caught fire Wednesday morning, bringing HazMat crews and firefighters to the scene. Posted by Plymouth Fire Company No. 1 (Montco 43) on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Posted by Plymouth Fire Company No. 1 (Montco 43) on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Firefighters arrived to the Coopers Creek Chemical Plant in Upper Merion Township around 5 a.m., where the tanks used to make tar and other products had caught fire, Plymouth Fire Co. 1 said. The Montgomery County Department of Public Safety 's Hazardous Materials Team Station 81 and the Cou…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Gas Leak Evacuates Upper Merion Building Gas Leak Evacuates Upper Merion Building
Gas Leak Evacuates Upper Merion Building A gas leak evacuated a building in Montgomery County Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters responded to the building on the 300 block of Hansen Access Road around 1:40 p.m., to Emergency Dispatch Services confirmed. This is a developing story. Check back for more.

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
News
COVID Vaccine Eligibility In Pennsylvania Expands To 16 And Older In April COVID Vaccine Eligibility In Pennsylvania Expands To 16 And Older In April
COVID Vaccine Eligibility In Pennsylvania Expands To 16 And Older In April Authorities on Wednesday announced that Pennsylvanians 16 and older will be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine towards the end of April. The state is speeding up its inoculation efforts by expanding the rollout in phases. The state’s 1B group will be eligible April 5, the 1C group will be eligible April 12, while people 16 or older will be able to get vaccinated starting April 19, according to the Department of Health. The three-week timeline for eligible individuals is as follows: March 31:  Law enforcement, which includes police, sheriffs and deputies, constables, corrections office…

SHARE

by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
Firefighters Knock Down South Media House Blaze Firefighters Knock Down South Media House Blaze
Firefighters Knock Down South Media House Blaze Several people were hospitalized after a fire broke out in a South Media home Thursday morning, authorities said. Firefighters responded to the 600 Block of Markham Street to find that the blaze had spread to the second floor and left a person trapped, according to Garden City Fire Company. Fire crews were able to knock down the bulk of the fire while local police freed the trapped person, authorities said. Several people with smoke inhalation were taken to a local hospital for treatment, authorities said. The cause of the fire is being investigated by the local fire marshal.

SHARE

by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
Three Dogs Killed As Major Fire Topples Gloucester County Home Three Dogs Killed As Major Fire Topples Gloucester County Home
Three Dogs Killed As Major Fire Topples Gloucester County Home UPDATED: Firefighters battled a major house fire in Gloucester County that killed at least three dogs, authorities said. The blaze broke out about 1 p.m. and eventually led to a collapse in the structure, initial reports said. One of the homeowner's four dogs remained unaccounted for late Thursday afternoon. Three other dogs were found dead inside the home, according to an unconfirmed report.  Earlier, the first and second floors of the home at 7 Cubler Court in Deptford Township were reported to be fully engulfed in flames.  This is a developing news story. CHECK BACK FOR UPDA…

SHARE

by Jon Craig