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Home Fires
Mahopac, NY
Police & Fire
Smouldering Tub Of Lithium Batteries Fills Hudson Valley Home With Toxic Smoke
Toxic smoke had to be vented out of a Hudson Valley home after a tub of lithium batteries caught on fire, fire officials said. The incident happened in Putnam County on Tuesday morning, Jan. 9, when a homeowner in Garrison reported black smoke coming from their garage, according to the Garrison Volunteer Fire Company. Arriving fire crews found that a metal tub of lithium batteries in the home's garage had caught on fire. Firefighters then removed the tub from the home and extinguished the blaze before venting toxic smoke out of the garage. The Putnam County HAZMAT team la…
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Fallen Menorah Causes Fire At Long Island Home
A holiday celebration was dampened when a fallen menorah candle caused a fire at a Long Island home. It happened on Wednesday, Dec. 13 in Woodbury, according to the Nassau County Police Department. At around 8:15 p.m., one of the candles in the family’s menorah fell over, igniting the tablecloth and spreading to a chair. Police said the fire department was able to stop the fire with a fire extinguisher and reported that no residents were injured. As a result of the accidental fire, the department reminded citizens to light candles in well-ventilated areas away from vents and drafts an…
Springfield, MA
Police & Fire
Space Heater Cause Of Central Massachusetts Fire That Killed 74-Year-Old
A space heater is to blame for a three-alarm fire that killed a 74-year-old man and destroyed a home in Central Massachusetts, authorities said. The fire broke out at a single-family lakeside home at 26 3rd Street in Brimfield around 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey reports. Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke spewing from the building, as previously reported by Daily Voice. The fire, which required mutual aid from several surrounding departments, was contained in about an hour, Ostroskey said. Brimfield Ma 3 alarm fire on Little Alum pond. Multipl…
Allentown, PA
Police & Fire
Resident Treated For Burns After Fire Breaks Out At 122-Year-Old Allentown Home
A resident was burned after a fire broke out at an Allentown home that was built in 1900, authorities said. Crews quickly extinguished the blaze that broke out at the 122-year-old house on the 1000 block of East Emmaus Avenue around 5:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8, Salisbury Township police said. One person was treated for burns on the scene after being alerted to the fire by their smoke detectors, police said. No animals were injured. The road was temporarily closed as crews cleared the scene. The origin and cause of the fire remain under investigation by the Salisbury Township Fire M…
Lewisboro, NY
Obituaries
Funeral Arrangements Announced For 26-Year-Old Firefighter From Northern Westchester
Funeral services have been scheduled for a 26-year-old firefighter from Northern Westchester who died after a fire broke out at his home on Thanksgiving morning. Sean Carroll, a firefighter with the Thornwood Fire Department, died after a blaze broke out in the basement of his home in Thornwood on Thursday, Nov. 25, authorities reported. Our condolences are sent for Sgt. Carroll of @ryebrookpd, the members of the @thornwoodfd, and the entire Carroll family... Posted by Eastchester Police Department on Saturday, November 27, 2021 Earlier report - 26-Year-Old Firefighter Dies After Blaz…
Hackensack, NJ
News
Homeowner Helps Douse Hackensack House Fire
A Hackensack homeowner used a fire extinguisher to knock down some of a flash kitchen fire, responders said. Members of Engine Co. 5 doused the rest of the Clinton Place fire, which broke out shortly before 7:30 p.m. Thursday, city firefighters said. Other companies checked and ventilated the home. No injuries were reported. Hackensack Fire Dept.HACKENSACK FD Keeping fire extinguishers in key spots around a home is critical to fire safety, but more so in the kitchen than anywhere. Cooking equipment is the leading cause of reported home fires and injuries -- and reportedly is responsi…
Reading, PA
Police & Fire
Firefighters Battle Rowhouse Blaze In Reading
Firefighters battled a rowhouse blaze in Reading Monday evening, authorities said. Crews arrived at a home on Chesnut Street to find a 2.5 story house with fire showing on the second floor around 6 p.m., according to the Reading Fire Department. Crews extinguished the blaze by stretching a hose line through the front door, authorities said. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Office of the Fire Marshal.
DV Plus - Westchester, NY
Politics
Around The Towns: Oxygen Masks For Pets, Measles Protection For Campers
Pet owners in a sixth Westchester community can breathe a little easier now that local first responders have a special tool to help save family pets in home fires and other emergencies. The Sleepy Hollow Ambulance Corps recently received a donation of two sets of life-saving pet oxygen masks from at-home pet services provider Canine Company. Other Westchester first responders that have requested and received pet mask donations from Canine Company in the past year include the Ardsley-Secor Volunteer Ambulance, the Hastings-on-Hudson Fire Department, the Millwood Fire Department, the Mo…
Shelton, CT
Police & Fire
Morning Fire Severely Damages Milford Home
An early morning fire severely damaged a single family residence in Milford. Fire dispatchers received a 911 call around 3:55 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, reporting a fire in the single-story ranch-style home at 42 Windsong Lane in Milford, said Milford Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Anthony Fabrizi. The incident was reported by a neighbor who happened to see the fire break out, Fabrizi said. First arriving firefighting units found the rear porch area of the structure heavily involved in fire and extending into the attic area. Multiple hose lines were quickly deploy…
Poughkeepsie, NY
Police & Fire
Poughkeepsie House Fire Displaces Family Of Four
A two-alarm fire in the City of Poughkeepsie displaced three children and one adult, according to the City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department. Firefighters received notice of the fire around 11:38 a.m. Wednesday at 22 Bement Ave., said City of Poughkeepsie Fire Chief Mark Johnson. The fire, which started in a second-floor bathroom fan, was contained to the room of origin, the chief said. Firefighters were able to quickly douse the flames and there were no injuries to civilians or firefighters, he added. The unit received heavy water damage, displacing the one family of three children and th…
Danbury, CT
Lifestyle
Red Cross, Danbury Fire Department Partner To Offer Free Smoke Alarms
The City of Danbury Fire Department in partnership with the American Red Cross spent their St. Patrick's Day visiting residents to install free smoke alarms as a way to help reduce/eliminate fire-related deaths and injuries. The day-long event included a continental breakfast, provided by Dunkin Donuts and an extraordinary lunch buffet hosted by Taste of South Africa, said Danbury Fire Department Spokesman James Gagliardo. During the day, teams of volunteers made visits to homes, shared fire safety and preparedness information and installed smoke alarms. Volunteers helped families understan…
Danbury, CT
News
Beware Of Winter Fire Risks: Tips From National Protection Specialists
Here are a few storm safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the U.S. Fire Administration:Heating, holiday decorations, winter storms and candles all contribute to an increased risk of fire during the winter months. Heating Heating is the second leading cause of U.S. home fires, deaths and injuries. Space heaters are the type of equipment most often involved in home heating equipment fires, figuring in two of every five fires (40 percent). Carbon Monoxide Often called the invisible killer, carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas created when fuels…
