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Plainville, CT
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Hundreds Rally To Help Plainville Family After Deadly House Fire: 'They Lost Everything' Hundreds Rally To Help Plainville Family After Deadly House Fire: 'They Lost Everything'
Hundreds Rally To Help Plainville Family After Deadly House Fire: 'They Lost Everything' A devastating fire that destroyed a Connecticut home and claimed the life of a heroic firefighter has ignited an outpouring of support as the family attempts to rebuild.  Valerie Cancellieri was lying in bed on the morning of Sunday, July 27, at her childhood home at 45 Maria Road in Plainville when she heard a noise. She got up to investigate and was met by a wall of flames, according to a GoFundMe page. She rushed to wake her mother, Cathy, whom she cares for, and called 911 as they ran outside. The home, where the family had lived for more than 30 years, was engulfed in flames. …

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by Josh Lanier
Putnam Valley, NY
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Firefighter Loses Home In Putnam Valley Blaze: Department Asks For Help From Community Firefighter Loses Home In Putnam Valley Blaze: Department Asks For Help From Community
Firefighter Loses Home In Putnam Valley Blaze: Department Asks For Help From Community A Putnam County community is coming together to support a local firefighter and his family after their home was destroyed in a tragic fire.  The blaze occurred in Putnam Valley on Monday, Feb. 10, at 165 Peekskill Hollow Rd., and destroyed a home belonging to Fire Police Officer Juan Garcia and his family, Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department President James Apostolico said on Tuesday, Feb. 11.  In an official statement, Apostolico thanked residents for their kindness and generosity during this difficult time. "We are deeply touched by the outpouring of support from …

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by Ben Crnic
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
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Philadelphia Plane Crash Leaves Resident Homeless, GoFundMe Launched Philadelphia Plane Crash Leaves Resident Homeless, GoFundMe Launched
Philadelphia Plane Crash Leaves Resident Homeless, GoFundMe Launched The Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crash in Northeast Philadelphia displaced countless residents, including Cornelius “CJ” Fannin, who lost his home and all of his belongings in the tragedy. CJ’s Story: Starting Over After Losing Everything CJ had just finished work when he learned the devastating news—his home had been destroyed in the fiery plane crash that claimed multiple lives and impacted 343 homes in the neighborhood. “As a single male with no family or support in the area, I find myself completely lost and homeless,” CJ shared on his GoFundMe campaign. “Everything I built over the years…

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by Jillian Pikora
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
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Philadelphia Plane Crash Impacted 343 Homes With 20 Damaged, Destroyed Philadelphia Plane Crash Impacted 343 Homes With 20 Damaged, Destroyed
Philadelphia Plane Crash Impacted 343 Homes With 20 Damaged, Destroyed The Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crash in Northeast Philadelphia caused extensive damage to the surrounding neighborhood, displacing families and leaving a trail of destruction. Extent Of Damage Officials confirmed that the crash on Friday, Jan. 31 had a wide-reaching impact on the Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard area: 4 homes were destroyed 6 homes sustained major damage 11 homes suffered minor damage 343 homes were impacted In addition to the structural damage, numerous vehicles were destroyed, and debris scattered throughout the area caused further property loss. NTSBgov…

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by Jillian Pikora
Worcester, MA
Police & Fire
Three-Alarm Fire Displaces 7, Causes Extensive Damage To Central Mass Home Three-Alarm Fire Displaces 7, Causes Extensive Damage To Central Mass Home
Three-Alarm Fire Displaces 7, Causes Extensive Damage To Central Mass Home Several people are without a home after a multi-alarm fire ripped through a multi-family house in Central Massachusetts this week, fire officials tell Daily Voice.  Crews responded to the three-alarm fire at 11 Arch Street in North Brookfield around mid-morning on Thursday, March 30, Fire Chief Joseph Holway told Daily Voice.  Holway said the building suffered "extensive damage" as flames spread through the walls and the attic, in which Holway believes the fire started.  Engine 2 and Ladder 1 working this fire on Arch St in North Brookfield Posted by Spencer Fire & Emergency Servi…

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by David Cifarelli
Lynn, MA
Police & Fire
No Injuries Reported After Weekend Fire Decimates Middleton Home: Officials No Injuries Reported After Weekend Fire Decimates Middleton Home: Officials
No Injuries Reported After Weekend Fire Decimates Middleton Home: Officials No injuries were reported after a chimney fire destroyed a Middleton home this weekend, officials said.  Crews responded to the fire at a home on Bixby Avenue behind the Market Basket Plaza just after 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15, the Department of Fire Services (DFS) reports.  Upon arrival, firefighters saw heavy smoke and fire coming from the single-family home. It was quickly determined that no one was inside and crews began attacking the fire, Middleton Fire said on Facebook. Shortly after 1 pm today, North Shore Regional 911 received multiple calls for heavy black smoke coming from…

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by David Cifarelli
Lynn, MA
Police & Fire
Two-Alarm Fire Caused By Cigarette Butts That Decimated Haverhill Home: Officials Two-Alarm Fire Caused By Cigarette Butts That Decimated Haverhill Home: Officials
Two-Alarm Fire Caused By Cigarette Butts That Decimated Haverhill Home: Officials Smokers may think nothing of emptying an ash tray, but the simple act resulted in the complete destruction of a Haverhill home, according to authorities.  Firefighters arrived at a Coffin Avenue house on Monday, Dec. 27 around 7:45 a.m. to heavy smoke and flames exuding from the building, according to the State Department of Fire Services.  The two-alarm fire was determined to be sparked by an ashtray being emptied into a trash can in a screened-in room containing a hot tub.  Haverhill firefighters worked to extinguish the flames.Joey Morse Mass Fire Buffs Fire spread throughout the ho…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Quincy, MA
Police & Fire
No One Injured In Bellingham Home Fire, But 4 Dogs Missing: Reports No One Injured In Bellingham Home Fire, But 4 Dogs Missing: Reports
No One Injured In Bellingham Home Fire, But 4 Dogs Missing: Reports Four dogs are missing following a house fire in Bellingham late Tuesday night, Nov. 15, news reports said.  The blaze on Stone Street started around 11:30 p.m. while the owners were away, NBC Boston said. When fire crews arrived on the scene, the home was entirely engulfed in flames.  "Our daughter lives here, and she was at work, and her boyfriend went to get her because he had her car, so he picked her up," Ann Odabashian told WCVB. "When they came back into the driveway, the house was on fire." Firefighters were eventually able to put out the blaze, but the home is a total los…

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by Josh Lanier
Cambridge, MA
Business
Medford Family Who 'Lost Everything' In 2-Alarm Labor Day Fire Looking To Rebuild Medford Family Who 'Lost Everything' In 2-Alarm Labor Day Fire Looking To Rebuild
Medford Family Who 'Lost Everything' In 2-Alarm Labor Day Fire Looking To Rebuild A woman is trying to raise enough money to help her family who lost everything after their Medford home was destroyed by a 2-alarm fire that happened on Labor Day. Christine Pefine said her dad, sister, sister's boyfriend, brother and nephew were displaced after the fire destroyed their home at 129 Forest Street on Monday, Sept. 5.  "They lost literally everything and the home is a total loss," Pefine wrote in a GoFundMe organized on their behalf. "While I'm thankful they are all alive, I'm sad they have nothing and they lost their beloved cat Cali."  Each member is now staying elsewhere, …

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by David Cifarelli
Garfield-Lodi, NJ
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Fire Ravages Lodi Home Fire Ravages Lodi Home
Fire Ravages Lodi Home A fast-moving fire gutted a Lodi home. No injuries were reported in the fire, which broke out on Farnham Avenue just off Arnot Street near Harrison Avenue, shortly before 8 a.m. Firefighters were pulled out barely 20 minutes in as flames quickly spread through the 2½-story wood-frame home, compromising the interior of the structure. Firefighters were pulled from the home on Farnham Avenue in Lodi and had to go to an exterior attack.BT Fire Photos (Bill Tompkins) Firefighters had the blaze knocked down a little over an hour later and under control another hour after that. An official c…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Paramus, NJ
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Fire Consumes Paramus Home Fire Consumes Paramus Home
Fire Consumes Paramus Home A furious fire consumed a Paramus home early Friday. The blaze apparently ignited on a rear deck and quickly spread through the 2½-story, wood-frame Village Circle West  home around 5 a.m. A couple and their two daughters -- ages 4 and 8 -- all got out OK, neighbors said.  Aftermath of the Village Circle West fire in Paramus.Jo Fehl for DAILY VOICE The family, who'd moved in about a year ago, watched in their pajamas as the flames destroyed their home, they said. Firefighters had the bulk of the blaze knocked down within an hour and a half. Little was left once it was declared under c…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Lakewood, NJ
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Serious House Fire Reported On Jersey Shore (DEVELOPING) Serious House Fire Reported On Jersey Shore (DEVELOPING)
Serious House Fire Reported On Jersey Shore (Developing) A fire leveled a two-story home on the Jersey Shore, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The fire was reported about 7 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 28 on the first block of Monroe Ave. in Toms River, initial reports said.  The home was well-involved with flames and then suffered a partial collapse engulfing two cars in flames, an unconfirmed report said. This is a developing news story. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
Police & Fire
Fire Tears Through Sussex County Home Fire Tears Through Sussex County Home
Fire Tears Through Sussex County Home A fire destroyed a Sussex County home Saturday morning. Flames were consuming the rear of the home from the basement to the attic when firefighters arrived at the Green Township home on Wolfs Corner around 11:15 a.m. A second-alarm was requested as firefighters arrived. A partial collapse of the deck was later reported. "We extend our thoughts and prayers to the homeowner during this difficult time as they try and recover and rebuild," the Green Township Fire Department said. The cause remains under investigation.

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by Cecilia Levine