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Woman Dies From Severe Burns After Clothing Catches Fire In Port Jervis Woman Dies From Severe Burns After Clothing Catches Fire In Port Jervis
Woman Dies From Severe Burns After Clothing Catches Fire In Port Jervis A 69-year-old woman has died after suffering serious burns when her clothing caught fire outside her Orange County home, authorities said. The incident happened on Friday, April 18, when officers responded to a report of a person on fire outside a residence on New Street in Port Jervis, the city's police chief, William Worden, said on Monday, April 28.  A passerby spotted the 69-year-old woman with her clothes in flames and acted quickly, using a shirt to extinguish the fire before emergency crews arrived, Worden said. Officers and EMS provided immediate emergency medical care at…
Firefighters Race To Save Stafford County Home As Flames Explode Through Roof Firefighters Race To Save Stafford County Home As Flames Explode Through Roof
Firefighters Race To Save Stafford County Home As Flames Explode Through Roof A towering inferno tore through a two-story Stafford County home overnight, leaving the structure heavily damaged, officials said. The blaze broke out around 11:40 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at a home on Churchill Lane in the western part of the county, according to Stafford County Fire and Rescue. First-arriving units pulled up about eight minutes later and found heavy flames ripping through the front and roof of the large single-family residence, authorities said. Stafford County Sheriff Fire crews fought aggressively to knock back the flames, despite dangerous structural instability. It …
Intense Fire Destroys Multiple Garages, Sheds In Elmwood Park (PHOTOS) Intense Fire Destroys Multiple Garages, Sheds In Elmwood Park (PHOTOS)
Intense Fire Destroys Multiple Garages, Sheds In Elmwood Park (Photos) Several sheds, garages, and a car were destroyed in a stubborn, multiple-alarm fire Sunday afternoon, April 27 in Elmwood Park. The fire broke out on Phillip Avenue, just east of River Drive, according to incident photographer Boyd A. Loving. At least one two-car garage was completely consumed by flames, and multiple sheds and smaller garages sustained heavy damage, Loving said. Photo(s) of the day, 04/27/2025: A stubborn, multiple-alarm Sunday afternoon, 04/27, fire destroyed several out... Posted by Boyd A. Loving on Sunday, April 27, 2025 Photo(s) of the day, 04/27/2025: …
Motorcyclist Going 100+ MPH Dies In Fiery Crash After Pursuit On I-66 In Virginia: State Police Motorcyclist Going 100+ MPH Dies In Fiery Crash After Pursuit On I-66 In Virginia: State Police
Motorcyclist Going 100+ MPH Dies In Fiery Crash After Pursuit On I-66 In Virginia: State Police A motorcyclist speeding at more than 100 mph died in a fiery crash on I-66 after fleeing from police in Fairfax County, authorities said. The crash happened shortly after 12 a.m. Sunday, April 27, when a Virginia State Police trooper spotted the motorcycle flying eastbound on I-66 near Nutley Street, officials said. When the trooper attempted a traffic stop, the rider refused to pull over and sped away, prompting a short pursuit, police said. The trooper quickly terminated the pursuit for safety reasons and slowed down, but moments later came across a crash involving the same motorcycle an…
Burning Body Found Along PA Road: Police Burning Body Found Along PA Road: Police
Burning Body Found Along PA Road: Police A body engulfed in flames was discovered along a road in Hazleton early Sunday morning, Hazleton City Police announced on Sunday, April 27. Firefighters with the Hazleton City Fire Department were called to the area of Club 40 Road and East Broad Street around 7:01 a.m. for what was reported as a burning mannequin, according to the department. When firefighters arrived, they made a disturbing discovery — it was not a mannequin, but a human body, police said. Hazleton City Police were immediately called to the scene. The Hazleton City Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Unit and the …
Speeding Car Slams Into Cop Cruiser Responding To Multiple Car Fire On I-395 In Plainfield Speeding Car Slams Into Cop Cruiser Responding To Multiple Car Fire On I-395 In Plainfield
Speeding Car Slams Into Cop Cruiser Responding To Multiple Car Fire On I-395 In Plainfield A speeding car crashed into a Plainfield police cruiser on Interstate 395 while officers were already handling a tractor-trailer fire, authorities said. Connecticut State Police and Plainfield officers had shut down the northbound side of I-395 at Exit 29 after the tractor-trailer hauling cars caught fire. Fire officials and police were dealing with the blaze when the vehicle slammed into the officer's SUV.  A car crashed into a parked Plainfield police car as the officer managed traffic so firefighters could put out a car carrier fire Saturday morning, April 26.  Pla…
Washington Wizards Star Gilbert Arenas’ Son, USC Commit, In Induced Coma After Crash: Reports Washington Wizards Star Gilbert Arenas’ Son, USC Commit, In Induced Coma After Crash: Reports
Washington Wizards Star Gilbert Arenas’ Son, USC Commit, In Induced Coma After Crash: Reports Alijah Arenas, the son of Washington Wizards great Gilbert Arenas, was placed in a medically induced coma after being involved in a crash in Los Angeles, according to reports. The younger Arenas, a five-star men's basketball recruit who committed to USC, was reportedly involved in a serious car crash that left him with critical injuries. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, crews were called shortly before 5 a.m. on Thursday, April 24 in LA when a Tesla Cybertruck crashed into a tree and caught fire. TMZ shared video of the aftermath of the crash, which shows the truck on fire and…
Garbage Truck Fire Shuts Down Route 267 Lanes In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING) Garbage Truck Fire Shuts Down Route 267 Lanes In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING)
Garbage Truck Fire Shuts Down Route 267 Lanes In Fairfax County (Developing) A garbage truck went up in flames on the shoulder of the eastbound lanes of Route 267 ahead of the evening commute, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue confirmed. Fire crews rushed to the scene shortly after the blaze broke out on the right shoulder, causing chaos for some drivers in the area.  The fire was brought under control quickly, but not before shutting down all eastbound lanes and sparking serious delays. HazMat teams and fire investigators were called in to assess the runoff and environmental impact of the incident. The truck was fully involved when crews arrived. There were no …
‘Remarkable Family’ In Odenton Loses Everything In Fire—Town Rushes To Rebuild ‘Remarkable Family’ In Odenton Loses Everything In Fire—Town Rushes To Rebuild
‘Remarkable Family’ In Odenton Loses Everything In Fire—Town Rushes To Rebuild A Maryland family is picking up the pieces after a fast-moving fire tore through their Odenton home — but they’re not doing it alone. Fire crews were called to the 2600 block of Wing Stem Circle just before 6 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, where they found heavy flames ripping through a home’s garage and quickly spreading to the second floor, according to the Anne Arundel County Fire Department. The Odenton fire. Anne Arundel County Fire Department Crews from both Anne Arundel and Fort Meade Fire Departments jumped into action, battling the blaze while searching the house.  …
Man Killed, Juvenile Hospitalized In York County House Fire: Police Man Killed, Juvenile Hospitalized In York County House Fire: Police
Man Killed, Juvenile Hospitalized In York County House Fire: Police A man was killed and a juvenile was hospitalized after a fire tore through a Conewago Township home, Northern York County Regional Police announced on Wednesday, April 23. The fire broke out around 9:27 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22 on the 2200 block of Copenhaffer Road. When police and firefighters arrived, they found the residence fully engulfed in flames. Witnesses told officers that a male resident and several animals were trapped inside. The fire was so intense that it prevented immediate rescue efforts. The 64-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:45 p.m., according to the Y…
North Brunswick Man Airlifted After Car Engulfed in Flames On Route 78: NJSP North Brunswick Man Airlifted After Car Engulfed in Flames On Route 78: NJSP
North Brunswick Man Airlifted After Car Engulfed in Flames On Route 78: Njsp A 42-year-old North Brunswick man was airlifted following a crash on Route 78 in Hunterdon County on Monday, April 21, authorities said. At 7:16 p.m., troopers responded to a crash on Route 78 East in Lebanon Borough after a Honda Civic traveling eastbound veered off the roadway to the left, struck a guardrail, overturned, collided with several trees and became engulfed in flames, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The driver was airlifted to an area hospital with serious injuries, police said. The crash remains under investigation, Lebron said.
3-Alarm Nazareth Blaze Kills Pets, Damages Restaurant And School: Reports 3-Alarm Nazareth Blaze Kills Pets, Damages Restaurant And School: Reports
3-Alarm Nazareth Blaze Kills Pets, Damages Restaurant And School: Reports Firefighters battled intense flames during a 3-alarm fire that tore through a building on South Main Street in Nazareth Borough early Tuesday, April 22, officials said. The blaze broke out around 1 a.m. at 109–111 South Main St., according to a statement from the Nancy Run Fire Company. “Fire 14 was dispatched to Nazareth Borough on the second alarm for a high occupancy fire,” Nancy Run Fire Company said. “Truck 1421 arrived on location as the second-due truck and immediately started operations, assisting with tasks such as forcible entry, primary searches, fire suppression, and ventilatio…
Late-Night Fire Engulfs Vehicles, Threatens Train Tracks In New Rochelle Late-Night Fire Engulfs Vehicles, Threatens Train Tracks In New Rochelle
Late-Night Fire Engulfs Vehicles, Threatens Train Tracks In New Rochelle A fast-moving blaze involving multiple vehicles tore through an outdoor storage area in Westchester, forcing train slowdowns and triggering a second-alarm response, firefighters said.  The fire broke out justr after midnight on Monday, April 21, in the west end of New Rochelle, spreading quickly and creating dangerous conditions due to numerous fuel sources in the area, according to the New Rochelle Fire Department.  Crews arrived to find flames moving rapidly through storage lots near the train tracks. The MTA shut down traffic on the closest track and imposed a slowdown on three…
4 Alarm Fire Rips Through Old Bridge Apartment Complex 4 Alarm Fire Rips Through Old Bridge Apartment Complex
4 Alarm Fire Rips Through Old Bridge Apartment Complex A fire broke out at an apartment complex in Old Bridge Monday, April 21, displacing multiple families and prompting evacuations at Building 3, officials said. A 7-second glimpse of horror. Building 3 at Madison Arms apartments goes up in flames last night in #OldBridge. Still waiting on official word on injuries but it’s believed all humans are ok. But 4 cats are believed deceased. @News12NJ Video Courtesy: Yevhenii Ganusich/Old Bridge pic.twitter.com/ql3YqwdcnJ — Tony Caputo (@TonyCaputo) April 22, 2025 The blaze occurred at the Madison Arms apartment complex on Rellim Drive, accordin…
Virginia Family Loses Home, Dogs In Easter Sunday Fire While At Church Virginia Family Loses Home, Dogs In Easter Sunday Fire While At Church
Virginia Family Loses Home, Dogs In Easter Sunday Fire While At Church A Virginia family is picking up the pieces after a devastating Easter Sunday fire destroyed their home — and claimed the lives of their two beloved dogs — while they were at church. Tom and Diana Rosner were at services on Sunday, April 20, with two of their three children — Reese and Eli — when a fire tore through their Woodbridge home, leaving behind nothing but charred remains, loved ones said. Their oldest son, Tommy Jr., was away at school when his mom called to deliver the heartbreaking news. While the family was unharmed, their pets, identified as Walter and Bernard, did not survive…
Fire Victim, Retired Highway Supervisor From Beacon Remembered: Here's When Services Will Be Fire Victim, Retired Highway Supervisor From Beacon Remembered: Here's When Services Will Be
Fire Victim, Retired Highway Supervisor From Beacon Remembered: Here's When Services Will Be The Dutchess County community is mourning the loss of Eugene “Gene” Murphy—better known as “Murph”—a retired highway department supervisor who died in a devastating house fire.  Murphy, 81, died at his home at 9 Alice St. in Beacon on Tuesday, April 15 after a fast-moving fire broke out just after 6:20 p.m. Three other relatives were injured in the blaze, including his 15-year-old great-grandson, who was left in critical condition with severe burns at Westchester Medical Center, as Daily Voice reported.  Murphy, a lifelong Beacon resident, was born on October 24, 1943, and worked …
AG: Man Killed By Police After Violent Rampage, Fire In Oxon Hill Apartment Complex AG: Man Killed By Police After Violent Rampage, Fire In Oxon Hill Apartment Complex
AG: Man Killed By Police After Violent Rampage, Fire In Oxon Hill Apartment Complex New details have been released by the Atttorney General's Office after a knife-wielding man was fatally shot by police outside a Maryland apartment complex after allegedly stabbing a woman and lighting the unit on fire. Officers with the Prince George’s County Police Department were called to the 100 block of St. George Boulevard in Oxon Hill around 10:15 a.m. Sunday, April 20, for a report of a cutting or shooting, according to the AG's. Surveillance and dashcam video shows multiple officers confronting an armed man with a knife, prosecutors said.  Police say they gave verbal command…
Norwalk Man Watches Helplessly As House Fire Kills Beloved Birds Norwalk Man Watches Helplessly As House Fire Kills Beloved Birds
Norwalk Man Watches Helplessly As House Fire Kills Beloved Birds A Connecticut man tried to rescue his pet birds as flames tore through his Nowalk home, but the fire quickly grew out of control, destroying the house and claiming the lives of the birds inside. Norwalk firefighters rushed to the Lockwood Lane home just before 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 20, to reports of a man trapped inside a burning two-story house.  Firefighters found the fire had started in the rear kitchen area and was climbing to the second floor.  Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control using a full first-alarm response, which included 26 Norwalk firefighters f…
Blaze Rips Through Pizzeria, Firefighter Injured In Brewster Blaze Rips Through Pizzeria, Firefighter Injured In Brewster
Blaze Rips Through Pizzeria, Firefighter Injured In Brewster A blaze tore through a Putnam County pizza shop on Saturday night, sending smoke throughout a strip mall and injuring one firefighter, firefighters said.  The fire began around 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 19 at Five Brothers Pizza, located at 2505 Carmel Ave. near Drewville Road. Crews were originally dispatched for an automatic alarm, but the call was quickly upgraded when reports of flames came in, the Brewster Fire Department said on Sunday, April 20.  Assistant Chief Steven Miller was first to arrive at the scene and confirmed that flames had gone up inside the pizzeria. A secon…
Details Released In Fiery I-81 Crash, Trucker Seriously Injured: Cops Details Released In Fiery I-81 Crash, Trucker Seriously Injured: Cops
Details Released In Fiery I-81 Crash, Trucker Seriously Injured: Cops A tractor-trailer burst into flames after crashing on a stretch of I-81 in Virginia, backing up traffic for hours and sending a New Jersey driver to the hospital with serious injuries, police said. It happened at around 3:49 p.m. Saturday, April 19, near the 272-mile marker in Shenandoah County, according to Virginia State Police. That’s where the driver of a 2025 Peterbilt rig lost control after a tire blew out, slamming into the guardrail and jackknifing. The trailer then erupted into a towering inferno, sending black smoke billowing into the sky as stunned drivers looked on. The driver …
Motorcyclist Thrown 140 Feet, Killed In Fiery Route 37 Crash: Manchester PD Motorcyclist Thrown 140 Feet, Killed In Fiery Route 37 Crash: Manchester PD
Motorcyclist Thrown 140 Feet, Killed In Fiery Route 37 Crash: Manchester PD A 24-year-old Brick man was killed in a fiery crash on Route 37 in Manchester Township Saturday afternoon, April 19, after his motorcycle collided with a car in an intersection and exploded, police said. ALSO SEE: Former HS Athlete, US Marine ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In Route 37 Crash Officers were called to the scene at State Highway 37 and Colonial Drive around 3:22 p.m. on April 19, where they found a red 2007 Honda CBR motorcycle engulfed in flames and a white 2020 Honda Accord with major damage on the driver’s side, according to Capt. Albert Vega of the Manchester Township Police De…
Fire Erupts In Tappan Commercial Garage Fire Erupts In Tappan Commercial Garage
Fire Erupts In Tappan Commercial Garage A fire broke out inside a commercial garage in Tappan Friday evening, April 18, drawing a large mutual aid response from surrounding fire departments, officials said. The blaze was reported shortly after 5 p.m., bringing firefighters from Tappan and Piermont to the scene, the Tappan FD said. When crews arrived, they found fire inside a commercial garage, the department said. Piermont FD, initially called in for FAST (Firefighter Assist and Search Team) duties, was reassigned to assist Tappan members with extinguishing the fire and overhaul efforts. Additional support came from Ora…
Deadly LIRR Crash: Victim ID'd After Fiery Train Vs. Car Collision In East Farmingdale (UPDATE) Deadly LIRR Crash: Victim ID'd After Fiery Train Vs. Car Collision In East Farmingdale (UPDATE)
Deadly Lirr Crash: Victim ID'd After Fiery Train Vs. Car Collision In East Farmingdale (Update) Authorities identified a driver who was killed in a fiery collision between a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train and a car in East Farmingdale. Lucien Jean, 62, of Wyandanch, died after a westbound LIRR train struck a vehicle stopped on the tracks near the Pinelawn Station crossing at Wellwood Avenue at around 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17, an MTA spokesperson told Daily Voice. The train was traveling nearly 80 miles per hour when it collided with Jean's vehicle, which was stopped on the mainline tracks just west of the platform, officials said. The impact split the vehicle i…
Cabin Door Flew Open On Takeoff In Manheim Township Plane Crash: NTSB Report Cabin Door Flew Open On Takeoff In Manheim Township Plane Crash: NTSB Report
Cabin Door Flew Open On Takeoff In Manheim Township Plane Crash: NTSB Report The cabin door of a small plane popped open just seconds into takeoff, causing it to “shake” and ultimately crash into a retirement community near Lancaster Airport, federal investigators said in a preliminary report released on Thursday, April 17. The crash happened on Sunday, March 9 around 2:30 p.m., when a 1981 Beechcraft Bonanza took off from Lancaster Airport en route to Springfield, Ohio. All five people onboard survived — but two, including the pilot, suffered serious injuries. Pilot Matthew W. White, 45, of Rapho Township, told the National Transportation Safety Board he heard a lo…
Fire Rips Through Chinese Restaurant At Pompton Lakes Strip Mall Fire Rips Through Chinese Restaurant At Pompton Lakes Strip Mall
Fire Rips Through Chinese Restaurant At Pompton Lakes Strip Mall A fire tore through a Chinese restaurant in a Passaic County strip mall on Thursday night, severely damaging the business and impacting nearby stores, local fire officials said. The blaze broke out around 9:15 p.m. on April 17 at the Golden Garden Chinese restaurant on Hamburg Turnpike in Pompton Lakes, according to the Pompton Lakes Volunteer Fire Department. When crews arrived, they found flames coming from several areas of the building, the department said. Tonight around 9:15 PM, the PLVFD responded to a structure fire in the strip mall with Golden Garden Chinese restaurant... Post…
Woodbridge Man, 73, Found Dead After House Fire: Investigation Underway Woodbridge Man, 73, Found Dead After House Fire: Investigation Underway
Woodbridge Man, 73, Found Dead After House Fire: Investigation Underway A 73-year-old man died in a townhouse fire that broke out in Woodbridge early Thursday morning, officials said. Firefighters and police rushed to the 14100 block of Madrigal Drive just after 6:20 a.m. on April 17, where they found heavy smoke coming from the front of the home, according to the Prince William County Police Department and Professional Firefighters Local 2598. Crews began a rapid search after bystanders advised that someone might still be trapped inside. One man — the homeowner — was pulled from the home and pronounced dead at the scene. Police confirmed the victim was a 73-…
Body Found After Mobile Home Blaze In Cecil County, Fire Marshal Says Body Found After Mobile Home Blaze In Cecil County, Fire Marshal Says
Body Found After Mobile Home Blaze In Cecil County, Fire Marshal Says A late-night mobile home fire in Maryland turned deadly when firefighters made a grim discovery while knocking down the flames, state officials said. Crews were called to the Kent Road property in Earleville, around 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. When firefighters from the Cecilton Volunteer Fire Company and nearby departments arrived, the mobile home was already engulfed in flames. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes, officials said, but not before firefighters discovered human remains inside the structure. Investig…
9-Year-Old Girl Killed In Newark Fire, Two Children Hospitalized: Prosecutor 9-Year-Old Girl Killed In Newark Fire, Two Children Hospitalized: Prosecutor
9-Year-Old Girl Killed In Newark Fire, Two Children Hospitalized: Prosecutor A 9-year-old girl was killed in a fire in Newark on Wednesday, April 16, authorities said. The girl was one of eight children who lived at the home on Astor Street, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. She was taken to University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 2 a.m., authorities said. Two other children were injured and taken to area hospitals, authorities said. The cause and origin of the fire remain under investigation, authorities said.
Retired 30-Year City Employee Dies, 3 Burned In 2-Alarm Fire In Beacon (UPDATE) Retired 30-Year City Employee Dies, 3 Burned In 2-Alarm Fire In Beacon (UPDATE)
Retired 30-Year City Employee Dies, 3 Burned In 2-Alarm Fire In Beacon (Update) A devastating house fire in Dutchess County on Tuesday evening, April 15, claimed the life of a beloved retired city worker and left three other residents hospitalized with burn injuries, authorities said. New, updated report - Support Comes To Family Hurt In Fatal House Fire In Beacon: Boy, 15, Badly Burned (Update) The blaze broke out in Beacon around 6:26 p.m. at 9 Alice St., where the Beacon Fire Department was dispatched following multiple reports of a structure fire with people trapped inside. Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed heavy flames coming from the front of the house an…
One Firefighter Hurt After Blaze At Auto Repair Shop: Newark PD One Firefighter Hurt After Blaze At Auto Repair Shop: Newark PD
One Firefighter Hurt After Blaze At Auto Repair Shop: Newark PD A firefighter was injured following a fire at an auto repair shop in Newark on the morning of Monday, April 14. At 9:22 a.m., Newark firefighters responded to Gibson Foreign Auto Repair on a call of a vehicle on fire inside the business, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said.  The fire was declared under control at 10:52 a.m., Miranda said. One firefighter was transported to a nearby hospital for an ankle injury, Miranda said. The cause and origin of the fire is under investigation by the Newark Department of Public Safety’s Arson Unit, Miranda said.
Minivan Erupts In Flames In Adams County: Gettysburg Fire Department (PHOTOS) Minivan Erupts In Flames In Adams County: Gettysburg Fire Department (PHOTOS)
Minivan Erupts In Flames In Adams County: Gettysburg Fire Department (Photos) A minivan burst into flames in Adams County, prompting a response from multiple emergency crews on Monday morning, April 14, authorities said. The Gettysburg Fire Department was dispatched at 9:56 a.m. to the 200 block of Table Rock Road in Cumberland Township, according to a release. Engines 1-1 and 1-2 arrived to find a minivan fully involved, with flames extending into the passenger compartment, firefighters said. The sole occupant had already escaped the burning vehicle without injury, first responders added. Crews were able to quickly knock down the blaze without incident. Assisting a…