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Roof collapse

Pikesville, MD
Police & Fire
Lightning Strike Ignites Massive Three-Alarm Pikesville Apartment Fire, Roof Collapses (PHOTOS) Lightning Strike Ignites Massive Three-Alarm Pikesville Apartment Fire, Roof Collapses (PHOTOS)
Lightning Strike Ignites Massive Three-Alarm Pikesville Apartment Fire, Roof Collapses (Photos) Mother Nature was to blame for Wednesday's three-alarm fire that resulted in a partial roof collapse in Baltimore County. Crews were called to the 1800 block of Rambling Ridge Lane in Pikesville for a reported fire that broke out inside an area home following a reported lightning strike report from CoreLogic. The incident occurred shortly after the National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Baltimore County at 3:33 p.m. According to the Baltimore County Fire Department, they were able to confirm that the strike occurred directly at the exact coordinates of 1803 …

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by Zak Failla
Pikesville, MD
Police & Fire
Fast-Moving Fire Causes Partial Roof Collapse In Pikesville Home: Pets Rescued (DEVELOPING) Fast-Moving Fire Causes Partial Roof Collapse In Pikesville Home: Pets Rescued (DEVELOPING)
Fast-Moving Fire Causes Partial Roof Collapse In Pikesville Home: Pets Rescued (Developing) Fire crews in Baltimore County had to contend with tricky — and hot — conditions on Thursday afternoon when a fast-moving two-alarm fire caused a partial roof collapse. Crews were called to the 1800 block of Rambling Ridge Lane for a reported fire that broke out inside an area home. Upon arrival, firefighters were met by flames going through the roof, the Baltimore County Fire Department confirmed around 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14. 2-ALARM APARTMENT FIRE 1800 blk Rambling Ridge Ln #Pikesville | FD arrived to fire through the roof of apartment building | partial collapse reported | m…

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by Zak Failla
Stamford, CT
News
Fire Rips Through Stamford Auto Body Shop, Collapsing Ceiling Fire Rips Through Stamford Auto Body Shop, Collapsing Ceiling
Fire Rips Through Stamford Auto Body Shop, Collapsing Ceiling A massive fire engulfed an auto body shop in Fairfield County this week, forcing firefighters to battle intense flames for hours before the roof gave way. Firefighters rushed to the Shippan Auto Body at the corner of Halloween Boulevard and St. Mary’s Street in Stamford at 8:55 p.m. after reports of heavy smoke. Crews arrived to find flames bursting through the windows and had to cut through fencing and garage doors to get inside. Photo Courtesy of Donnalisa As the fire spread, the roof caved in, forcing Stamford firefighters to evacuate. A second alarm was struck, shifting efforts to a d…

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by Josh Lanier
Cape May, NJ
Police & Fire
Popular Sea Isle Taco Shop Gutted By Fire Popular Sea Isle Taco Shop Gutted By Fire
Popular Sea Isle Taco Shop Gutted By Fire A popular Sea Isle restaurant was destroyed by a fire Wednesday, Aug. 14. A Facebook post shared on behalf of Casa Taco owner Victor Loaeza says that the restaurant suffered a roof collapse in the blaze just after 5 p.m. "Sometimes, life takes an unexpected turn, and this time it’s ours to face," the post reads. "The most important thing is that everyone is safe. We can’t thank our fire departments and emergency personnel enough for their quick response and bravery. Your support means more to us than we can express." Conshy Bakery shared footage of the fire. Dozens of patrons commented i…

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by Cecilia Levine
Westminster, MD
News
Investigators Determine Origin Of Devastating Fire That Destroyed Maryland Church Investigators Determine Origin Of Devastating Fire That Destroyed Maryland Church
Investigators Determine Origin Of Devastating Fire That Destroyed Maryland Church The blaze that burned down a Maryland church on Thursday afternoon and caused $1.5 million in damage started in the steeple before rapidly spreading, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. Firefighters from multiple agencies were called shortly after 3 p.m. on Aug. 1 to the Clearfield Bible Church in Westminster, where there was a reported fire that was discovered by an employee inside the building who was working in a basement office and was able to escape safely. Upon arrival, first responders were met by flames and smoke showing from the brick building, which was fully engulfed, leading…

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by Zak Failla
Westminster, MD
News
Roof, Walls Collapse At Maryland Church During Two-Alarm Fire (DEVELOPING) Roof, Walls Collapse At Maryland Church During Two-Alarm Fire (DEVELOPING)
Roof, Walls Collapse At Maryland Church During Two-Alarm Fire (Developing) Fire crews in Maryland had to battle both the heat and a two-alarm blaze that tore through a Carroll County church on Thursday afternoon. Firefighters from multiple agencies were called shortly after 3 p.m. on Aug. 1 to the Clearfield Bible Church in Westminster, where a fire broke out and rapidly spread throughout the building, causing devastating damage. Upon arrival, first responders were met by flames and smoke showing from the brick building, which was fully engulfed, leading to a second alarm. DSFMs along with @ATFBaltimore fire investigators are on the scene actively investigatin…

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by Zak Failla
Dorchester, MA
Police & Fire
Roof Collapses At 5-Story Boston Building Under Construction: Fire Officials Roof Collapses At 5-Story Boston Building Under Construction: Fire Officials
Roof Collapses At 5-Story Boston Building Under Construction: Fire Officials A building in one Boston neighborhood, that was currently getting a facelift, will now need some extra work after its roof caved in this week, according to fire officials  A five-story brick building at 43 Fleet Street, which was under construction, suffered a partial roof collapse on Thursday morning, Feb. 22, Boston Fire said on Twitter. The collapse also compromised multiple floors in the building, which was also unoccupied. Drone images, also posted by Boston Fire on Twitter, show the gaping hole in the roof. The BFD Drone is monitoring the building from above showing the damage to…

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by David Cifarelli
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Roof Collapses At Popular Northern Westchester Cafe Roof Collapses At Popular Northern Westchester Cafe
Roof Collapses At Popular Northern Westchester Cafe The roof of a popular cafe in Northern Westchester collapsed in the middle of the day, officials announced. At approximately 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 2, the roof at Kathleen's Tea Room on Main Street in Peekskill collapsed, though the building was evacuated before the incident. It is unclear what caused the roof to collapse. No injuries were reported.  The incident led to a temporary closure of Main Street while police and fire crews responded and launched an investigation. “By now, you may have heard of the unfortunate accident at the Tea Room today,” the owners posted on socia…

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by Zak Failla
Bristol, PA
Police & Fire
Snow Collapses Roof Of Bucks County Office Building Snow Collapses Roof Of Bucks County Office Building
Snow Collapses Roof Of Bucks County Office Building The roof of a Bucks County office building collapsed over the weight of heavy snow on Saturday night, authorities said. Fire crews arrived at the former Delbar Products building, which is under construction, to find a portion of the roof collapsed due to snow buildup, around 7 p.m at 6th Street and W Spruce Street in Perkasie, according to the Sellersville Volunteer Fire Department. The property has been vacant since 2008 and is being renovated into 90 high-end apartments and 10 townhouses, Doylestown Patch reports. Firefighters from Sellersville and Perkasie cleared the scene in approxima…

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by Nicole Acosta
Bethlehem, PA
Business
PHOTOS: Heavy Snowfall Causes Roof Collapse At Popular Lehigh Valley Bowling Alley PHOTOS: Heavy Snowfall Causes Roof Collapse At Popular Lehigh Valley Bowling Alley
Photos: Heavy Snowfall Causes Roof Collapse At Popular Lehigh Valley Bowling Alley The roof of a Lehigh Valley bowling alley caved in due to snow accumulation Tuesday morning, causing severe damage, officials said. Police responding to a burglary alarm at Hampton Lanes on Main Street in Northampton found that the roof had completely collapsed just after 5 a.m., according to the county’s emergency alerts page. The family-owned bowling alley and restaurant — opened in 1962 — posted numerous photos of the extensive damage to its Facebook page. “Well we are going to be closed awhile!” the photos were captioned. The photos garnered hundreds of comments from locals sharing t…

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by Valerie Musson