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Bethesda, MD
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Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold At Major Retailer Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold At Major Retailer Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold At Major Retailer
Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold At Major Retailer Nearly 176,000 air fryer ovens are being recalled after dozens of people suffered burns when the appliances' doors unexpectedly closed. Gourmia recalled about 175,951 digital air fryer ovens, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. The ovens' spring-loaded glass doors can suddenly close when bumped, potentially burning someone removing hot food. The recall covers Gourmia 9-Slice Digital Air Fryer Ovens with model number GTF7530 and UPC 810002862779. The stainless steel appliances have two glass French doors with metal handles. Gourmia, which is based in B…

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by Chris Spiker
Bethesda, MD
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100K+ Fireworks Recalled Right Before Fourth Of July: What To Know 100K+ Fireworks Recalled Right Before Fourth Of July: What To Know 100K+ Fireworks Recalled Right Before Fourth Of July: What To Know
100K+ Fireworks Recalled Right Before Fourth Of July: What To Know More than 100,000 fireworks are being recalled just two days before the Fourth of July, officials said. Winco Fireworks International issued the recall for about 100,620 fireworks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, July 2. The recalls include about 87,120 Unity 7 Shot 200 Gram Aerial Cake fireworks and about 13,500 Roman Candles 8 Shot 3-Pack fireworks. The Unity fireworks can tip over, creating a risk of serious injury from explosions and burns. The Roman candles can malfunction and send shots out the side of the tube, creating similar hazards. N…

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by Chris Spiker
Bethesda, MD
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16 Fire Reports Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Portable Chargers 16 Fire Reports Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Portable Chargers 16 Fire Reports Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Portable Chargers
16 Fire Reports Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Portable Chargers More than 85,000 portable chargers are being recalled after they caused more than a dozen reported fires. Belkin issued the recall for about 83,500 portable power banks and wireless charging stands sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 13. Another 2,385 chargers were purchased in Canada. The lithium-ion batteries inside the chargers can overheat, creating a risk of fire and burns. There has been one fire reported in the US and at least 15 internationally, causing two minor burns and more than $37,000 in property damage. The recalled pr…

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by Chris Spiker
Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Firefighters Smash Through Wall To Save Person Trapped In Burning Car Inside Garage Norwalk Firefighters Smash Through Wall To Save Person Trapped In Burning Car Inside Garage Norwalk Firefighters Smash Through Wall To Save Person Trapped In Burning Car Inside Garage
Norwalk Firefighters Smash Through Wall To Save Person Trapped In Burning Car Inside Garage A person was rushed to the Bridgeport Burn Unit after a fire broke out inside a Norwalk home's garage, trapping them in a burning car, authorities said.  The Norwalk Fire Department said crews responded to Fairfield Avenue on Thursday, Nov. 5, around 10:45 a.m. A car parked in the garage was engulfed in flames, and someone was trapped inside.  Fairfield Ave closed due to the house fire. @Norwalk_CT pic.twitter.com/rTONDJzvuM — Norwalk, CT Police (@NorwalkCtPD) November 5, 2025 Firefighters breached a wall to reach the vehicle and pull the person to safety. The victim suf…

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by Josh Lanier
Bellmore, NY
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34-Year-Old Dies From Injuries Month After Bellmore Crash 34-Year-Old Dies From Injuries Month After Bellmore Crash 34-Year-Old Dies From Injuries Month After Bellmore Crash
34-Year-Old Dies From Injuries Month After Bellmore Crash A man critically injured in a fiery crash on Long Island has died from his injuries, authorities announced Monday morning, Nov. 11. Richard Sorrentino, age 34, of Queens, was pronounced dead by hospital staff on Friday, Nov. 8, Nassau County Police said. The crash happened on Saturday, Oct. 12, around 6:55 p.m. in Bellmore. Sorrentino was riding a black motorcycle westbound on Sunrise Highway near Rose Place when he struck a bicyclist attempting to cross the roadway. The impact caused the motorcycle to catch fire, and Sorrentino was airlifted to a nearby hospital with severe tra…

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by Joe Lombardi
Seymour, CT
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Driver Jumps Out Of Passing Car To Help Resident Who Escaped From Seymour House Fire Driver Jumps Out Of Passing Car To Help Resident Who Escaped From Seymour House Fire Driver Jumps Out Of Passing Car To Help Resident Who Escaped From Seymour House Fire
Driver Jumps Out Of Passing Car To Help Resident Who Escaped From Seymour House Fire A Connecticut resident received heavy burns to his head and face while escaping from his burning home. The incident occurred in New Haven County on Lynn Terrace around 6 p.m., Thursday, in Seymour. According to Seymour Fire Marshal Timothy Willis, when firefighters arrived, they found the home fully engulfed in flames and an injured resident who had "self-evacuated." Willis said a Good Samaritan had jumped out of a passing car to help neighbors get the man in his 60s to the ambulance. The unidentified man was transported to the Bridgeport Hospital Burn Unit. His condition was not known on…

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by Kathy Reakes
Amherst, MA
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Son Indicted In Slaying Of His Father, Trying To Burn Down Western Mass Home: DA Son Indicted In Slaying Of His Father, Trying To Burn Down Western Mass Home: DA Son Indicted In Slaying Of His Father, Trying To Burn Down Western Mass Home: DA
Son Indicted In Slaying Of His Father, Trying To Burn Down Western Mass Home: DA A 35-year-old Hampshire County man was indicted on Monday, March 20, in the murder of his father and attempting to burn his body in a house fire, authorities said.  Craig R. Weise, of South Hadley, is accused of killing his father, David Weise Sr., 70, in September, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. He faces a charge of murder and attempted arson of a dwelling, the prosecutor said. He is expected to be arraigned on April 3.  Police found David Weise Sr.'s body at his home at 37 Lawn Street on Sept. 9 after a healthcare agency called officers to request a …

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by Josh Lanier