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Structural Collapse
Fort Washington, MD
Weather
Neighbor Helps Maryland Resident Escape After Massive Tree Crushes Fort Washington Home
A Maryland resident escaped without a scratch Tuesday morning after a massive tree came crashing through a two-story home in Fort Washington, thanks in part to a quick-thinking neighbor. The collapse happened around 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 4, in the 12900 block of Heather Circle in Prince George's County, where firefighters arrived to find the tree split through the middle of the house. According to the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department, the occupant was able to self-extricate with assistance from a neighbor before crews arrived. No injuries were reported. Photos from the scene show the…
Elmont, NY
Breaking News
5 Firefighters Injured, Woman Rescued From Elmont House Fire That Led To Collapse: Police
An elderly woman and five firefighters were rescued from a raging house fire in Elmont that caused a structural collapse early Saturday, June 14, police announced. Blaze Breaks Out With Occupant Trapped The fire started around 2:04 a.m. at a home on Norfeld Boulevard. Upon arrival, Elmont Fire Department Chief 7012 found the home engulfed in flames and learned that a resident was trapped inside. About 2am 6/14/25 ELMONT WORKING FIRE 52 NORFELD BLVD 70YO FEMALE REMOVED AND TRANSPORTED TO NUMC UNRESPONSIVE 🎥:notmine. #workingfire #longisland #lifirebuff #fire #ELMONTNY #ELMONTFD Posted…
Pittsfield, MA
Breaking News
Worker Trapped After Porch Collapses In Western Mass
A construction worker received non-life-threatening injuries after being trapped during a partial structural collapse. The incident took place on Wednesday, June 2, at 783 Belmont Ave., when structural supports for the porch roof failed, trapping one worker, said the Springfield Fire and Emergency Management. The man was extricated by the Springfield Fire Department and transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, the department said.
Worcester, MA
Breaking News
Tree Crashes Through Occupied Home During Wind Storm
A tree came crashing down into an occupied home during Monday’s wild wind storm. The large tree knocked out power in the surrounding homes in a Hopedale neighborhood, firefighters said. Hopedale Firefighters were called to the homie at around 7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 30, for a report of “partial structural collapse.” People were home at the time of the disaster, but no injuries were reported, firefighters said. National Grid and the Hopedale Building Inspector also responded to the downed tree. Hopedale was hit particularly badly by Monday’s storm. Power was knocked out to about a dozen n…
