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Disoriented Resident Rescued, 3 Hurt In Sterling House Fire: Officials Disoriented Resident Rescued, 3 Hurt In Sterling House Fire: Officials
Disoriented Resident Rescued, 3 Hurt In Sterling House Fire: Officials Firefighters rescued one civilian and three people were injured in a Loudoun County fire last week. At 8:21 p.m., Friday, May 3, fire and rescue units responded to a house fire in the 45000 block of Old Ox Road in Sterling where flames were shooting out of the home, and one person was still inside, officials said. Firefighters made entry, quickly extinguishing the fire, and rescued one occupant who had become disoriented and overcome by smoke. The victim was promptly treated by EMS and transported by ground to Med-Star Washington Hospital Center for further medical attention. A second resid…
Vicious Blaze Injures Firefighters, Ravages Wayne Home Vicious Blaze Injures Firefighters, Ravages Wayne Home
Vicious Blaze Injures Firefighters, Ravages Wayne Home A vicious fire consumed a Wayne home and sent at least two firefighters to the hospital, responders at the scene said. One reportedly complained of chest pains and the other suffered a possible broken leg in the Lenox Road fire, which began on the porch of the single-family home around 10 p.m. Saturday, May 4, and quickly spread. All of the residents got OK, although there was some question about a pet who may have still been inside. Aftermath CONTRIBUTED Flames ended up blowing through the roof of the 2½-story, wood-frame home, as firefighters mounted an exterior attack. The two-alar…
Crews Called To Overnight House Fire In Paoli Crews Called To Overnight House Fire In Paoli
Crews Called To Overnight House Fire In Paoli First responders rushed to the scene of a house fire in Paoli just after midnight Friday morning, May 3.  The Paoli Fire Company said it happened on the second floor of a home on the 50 block of West Central Avenue. Firefighters were able to place the flames under control in just 20 minutes, officials said.  One resident was evaluated by medics at the scene and declined to be taken to the hospital, they added.  The cause of the blaze is under investigation by the Chester County Fire Marshal's Office. 
Firefighters Rescue Dog From Burning Home In Warminster (PHOTOS) Firefighters Rescue Dog From Burning Home In Warminster (PHOTOS)
Firefighters Rescue Dog From Burning Home In Warminster (Photos) First responders rushed to the scene of a house fire in Warminster on Tuesday, April 30, authorities said in a release.  It happened on the 500 block of Olive Street around 8:30 a.m. Bystanders had helped evacuate a resident before firefighters arrived, according to Warminster Fire Department.  Facebook/Warminster Fire Department Facebook/Warminster Fire Department Officials said the blaze started outside then extended to the home. Firefighters extinguished the blaze and rescued a dog trapped inside.  Facebook/Warminster Fire Department Facebook/Warminster Fire Depar…
77-Year-Old Dies Weeks After Schuylkill County Fire: Coroner 77-Year-Old Dies Weeks After Schuylkill County Fire: Coroner
77-Year-Old Dies Weeks After Schuylkill County Fire: Coroner A man rescued from a house fire in Minersville has died from his injuries, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office said in a release.  Mario Ramirez, 77, suffered burns across more than a third of his body in the North 2nd Street blaze on April 14, officials said.  He died from complications at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest on Sunday, April 28, according to the Coroner's Office. The manner of death was accidental.  In addition to the Coroner's Office, Minersville police are investigating. 
Dover Woman Dies In House Fire Trying To Save Cats Dover Woman Dies In House Fire Trying To Save Cats
Dover Woman Dies In House Fire Trying To Save Cats A 46-year-old woman died in a house trailer fire in the region, reportedly attempting to save her cats. The incident occurred in Dutchess County at 125 Reagans Mill Road in Dover around 5 a.m. on Thursday, April 25. According to Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, Ellen R. Travis of Dover, died as a result of the fire and was pronounced dead at the scene. "At this time, her death does not appear to be criminal in nature," Watterson said. "However, the investigation is continuing." The Dutchess County Fire Investigation Division and the Dutchess County Medical Exa…
Nearby Officer, Neighbor Save Woodbridge Family From Flames: Report Nearby Officer, Neighbor Save Woodbridge Family From Flames: Report
Nearby Officer, Neighbor Save Woodbridge Family From Flames: Report A Virginia family escaped a Monday, April 22 house fire unscathed, authorities said. Flames were shooting from the home on the 15000 block of Merrily Way in Woodbridge, when firefighters arrived before dawn, according to the Prince William County Fire Department. According to NBC Washington, a nearby, on-duty officer noticed the fire and began pounding on the door. A neighbor was wailing on her horn in an apparent effort to wake the family up, the outlet said. Moments later, two adults, their son, and the family dogs left the home. No injuries were reported and the fire is under investiga…
Bystanders Help Neighbor Out Of Burning Home In Maryland Bystanders Help Neighbor Out Of Burning Home In Maryland
Bystanders Help Neighbor Out Of Burning Home In Maryland Neighbors are being credited for helping rescue a Washington County resident out of a burning home overnight in Hagerstown. At approximately 11:20 p.m. on Monday, April 22, crews from the Hagerstown Fire Department were called to the 700 block of Chestnut Street following reports of a house fire with people trapped inside a two-story home. Upon arrival, officials say that firefighters were met by flames coming from several windows on the second floor, with one resident already safely outside and another being assisted by bystanders to get out of the home. Hagerstown Fire Department Both …
2 Injured In Westport House Fire 2 Injured In Westport House Fire
2 Injured In Westport House Fire Two residents were injured durng a Fairfield County house fire that started in the basement of the residence. The fire occurred in Westport around 9:20 a.m., Wednesday, April 17 on Hunt Club Lane. According to Assistant Chief Brett Kirby of the Westport Fire Department, the wo occupants had already left the home on their own when firefighters arrived on the scene. Kirby said crews found a two story single family home with heavy smoke coming from three sides of the building on multiple floors with evidence of a possible explosion from inside the house.  Reports from the occu…
Three People Displaced, Firefighter Injured In Ocean City House Fire Three People Displaced, Firefighter Injured In Ocean City House Fire
Three People Displaced, Firefighter Injured In Ocean City House Fire Three people were without a home and a firefighter was injured after a house caught fire in Ocean City, officials said. Ocean City firefighters responded to the fire on the 1400 block of Simpson Avenue at around 4:46 p.m. on Monday, Apr. 15, the city said in a news release. Crews arrived within three minutes and found a large fire on the building's second floor. Marmora and Margate City firefighters also helped out the Ocean City Fire Department. The fire was under control by around 5:26 p.m. and it didn't spread to neighboring houses. No one was injured in the home but a firefighter did s…
Five Displaced By Abingdon Townhouse Fire Hours After Three Killed In Aberdeen Blaze Five Displaced By Abingdon Townhouse Fire Hours After Three Killed In Aberdeen Blaze
Five Displaced By Abingdon Townhouse Fire Hours After Three Killed In Aberdeen Blaze First responders in Harford County were busy on Monday morning, responding first to a triple-fatal fire in Aberdeen before being called to a row of townhouses in Belcamp that went up in flames, officials say. Firefighters were called to the 4300 block of Perkins Place at around 11 p.m. on April 15, where there was a reported house fire that spread to an adjacent home, though any occupants were able to escape safely. pic.twitter.com/CIW1AEQ5XF — Joppa-Magnolia VFC (@jmvfc8) April 15, 2024 Crews were able to have the fire under control shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Monday, though they rema…
Two-Alarm Car Fire Tears Through Bel Air Garage, Home Two-Alarm Car Fire Tears Through Bel Air Garage, Home
Two-Alarm Car Fire Tears Through Bel Air Garage, Home A malfunctioning car that had just been parked in the garage of a Harford County home sparked a two-alarm blaze that caused approximately $500,000 in damage and left a family temporarily displaced, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. First responders were called shortly before 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, when a fast-moving fire spread from the garage of a two-story home to the rest of the residence on Adelaide Lane in Bel Air. Volunteer Firefighters from @BelAirVolFireCo are on the scene of a house fire in the 500 block of Adelaide Lane in #BelAirMD. A 2nd alarm has been requeste…
3 Escape New Canaan House Fire Without Injury 3 Escape New Canaan House Fire Without Injury
3 Escape New Canaan House Fire Without Injury Three people were able to escape a Fairfield County house fire without injury. The fire occurred in New Canaan on White Shade Oak Lane around 11:40 p.m., Monday, April 8. According to Jill Stayman with the New Canaan Fire Department, the fire started at the rear of the two-car garage and extended into the attic area above it. The three occupants in the home were alerted to the fire when the smoke detector was activated. All were able to self-evacuate without injury, Stayman said.  New Canaan firefighters were able to quickly put out the fire and prevent its extension into …
Vacant Home Uninhabited For Nearly 20 Years Goes Up In Flames In Maryland: Fire Marshal Vacant Home Uninhabited For Nearly 20 Years Goes Up In Flames In Maryland: Fire Marshal
Vacant Home Uninhabited For Nearly 20 Years Goes Up In Flames In Maryland: Fire Marshal A tricky early morning blaze that broke out in a home that's been vacant for nearly two decades in Maryland caused extensive damage, according to the Fire Marshal. First responders from the Delmar Volunteer Fire Department and other nearby agencies were called shortly before 2 a.m. on Monday, March 8, to the 900 block of East Estate Street in Wicomico County, when a neighbor reported that there was smoke and flames coming from a nearby home. At 0200 on April 8th, Wicomico alerted Fire Box 74-1 for a house fire in the 900 block of State Street. Engine 741... Posted by Delmar Fire Depart…
ID Released For Woman Killed After House Fire Breaks Out In Wantagh ID Released For Woman Killed After House Fire Breaks Out In Wantagh
ID Released For Woman Killed After House Fire Breaks Out In Wantagh The identity has been released of a woman who died after a Long Island house fire. The blaze broke out just before 8 p.m. Saturday, April 6 in Wantagh. Upon arrival at the home on Stanford Court, responders observed a working house fire.  The woman, now identified as Wendy Bonilla, age 69, of Wantagh. removed from her residence and transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 9:12 p.m. by hospital staff.  Original report: Fatal House Fire Breaks Out In Wantagh Firefighters from the following departments responded and put out the blaze: Wantagh Fire…
Woman Killed After House Fire Breaks Out In Wantagh Woman Killed After House Fire Breaks Out In Wantagh
Woman Killed After House Fire Breaks Out In Wantagh A woman died after an overnight Long Island house fire. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For Woman Killed After House Fire Breaks Out In Wantagh The blaze broke out just before 8 p.m. Saturday, April 6 in Wantagh. Upon arrival at the home on Stanford Court, responders observed a working house fire.  The woman was removed from the residence and transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 9:12 p.m. by hospital staff. Her identity and age have not yet been released. Firefighters from the following departments responded and put out the blaze:…
Burlington Girl On Ventilator After House Fire: Campaign Burlington Girl On Ventilator After House Fire: Campaign
Burlington Girl On Ventilator After House Fire: Campaign A Burlington mother is asking for help after losing everything in a house fire. Kashira Hannah's daughter Ka’Leah remains sedated on a ventilator after getting trapped in the fire, according to a GoFundMe campaign. "I ask for prayers and anything that you are able to give to help me and my children," she wrote. "I need all the help I can get as I rebuild our lives and find a new home." It was not immediately clear where the fire happened, however, firefighters rescued several people from a home on Route 130 Easter Sunday, according to 6abc. Click here to view or donate to the GoFundMe.
Investigators ID Causes Of Fatal Fires In Newton, Lowell; Victims ID'd Investigators ID Causes Of Fatal Fires In Newton, Lowell; Victims ID'd
Investigators ID Causes Of Fatal Fires In Newton, Lowell; Victims ID'd Fire investigators believe they've identified the culprit behind two fatal fires in Newton and Lowell earlier this month — smoking materials.  The first fire was reported on Farmland Road in Lowell on March 16. Investigators say the blaze began in the back left corner of the second floor near a bed.  Charles Bearden, 56, died in the blaze, and an unidentified person was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.    Lowell Fire Chief Phillip A.J. Charron said anyone who smokes should take precautions.  I again want to express our sorrow…
Maywood House Fire Doused Maywood House Fire Doused
Maywood House Fire Doused Firefighters participating in a mutual aid drill in Paramus on Sunday rushed to Maywood to douse a genuine blaze. The fire had ignited in a 1½-story Cape Cod-style wood-frame home at 30 Grove Avenue -- around the corner from Maywood's fire HQ -- around 11:30 a.m. March 24.The first firefighters at the scene were met by heavy heat, smoke and flames on both floors. They had the fire under control within 90 minutes.  No injuries were reported. Mutual aid responders at the scene or in coverage included firefighters from Hackensack, Paramus, Rochelle Park, Lodi, Fair Lawn, Garfield, Saddl…
Community Rallies For 2 Families After 5 Killed In PA House Fires Community Rallies For 2 Families After 5 Killed In PA House Fires
Community Rallies For 2 Families After 5 Killed In PA House Fires Friends, family, and neighbors have rallied to help a mom and her two surviving children after her fiance and four of her children were killed in a massive house fire in Western Pennsylvania early Wednesday morning. A 27-year-old dad, Tyler J. King; his children Kyson John, 7; Kinzleigh John, 6; Keagan John, 3; and 1-month-old Korbyn John were found dead in their home in the 400 block of Guy Street in Jeanette just after midnight on March 20, officials explained and Daily Voice previously reported.  The mom, Miranda John, and two other young children, Kaiden and Kash, we…
Ocean City House Fire, Man's Death Ruled Not Suspicious: Officials Ocean City House Fire, Man's Death Ruled Not Suspicious: Officials
Ocean City House Fire, Man's Death Ruled Not Suspicious: Officials An Ocean City house fire and the death of a person found at the home are not considered suspicious, officials said. A city spokesperson said there were no "suspicious or intentional" factors about the fire. It happened on the 1900 block of Asbury Avenue at around 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 15. Ronald Reichenbach, 63, was found dead at the house. The cause of his death was pending a toxicology report. Investigators were still working to find out what started the fire.
Firefighter Released From Hospital After Suffering Leg Injury Battling Howard County House Fire Firefighter Released From Hospital After Suffering Leg Injury Battling Howard County House Fire
Firefighter Released From Hospital After Suffering Leg Injury Battling Howard County House Fire The firefighter who was taken to the hospital with a leg injury while battling a Maryland blaze over the weekend has been released and is recovering at home, responders have announced. The fire broke out at a home on the 1200 block of Long Corner Road in Mt. Airy around 4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 17, the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services said. Crews responded and found heavy flames inside a detached garage that had spread to the bushes behind it. An occupant evacuated the building prior to crews’ arrival and was taken to a local hospital to be treated for smoke inhalat…
Family Killed In PA Fire ID'd: Dad, 4 Children — Including 1-Month-Old Infant, Authorities Say Family Killed In PA Fire ID'd: Dad, 4 Children — Including 1-Month-Old Infant, Authorities Say
Family Killed In PA Fire ID'd: Dad, 4 Children — Including 1-Month-Old Infant, Authorities Say A massive house fire killed four young children and their father in Western Pennsylvania early Wednesday morning, authorities announced later that day.  The Westmoreland County Coroner's office said the 27-year-old dad, Tyler J. King; his children Kyson John, 7; Kinzleigh John, 6; Keagan John, 3; and 1-month-old Korbyn John were found dead in the home. The fire broke out in the 400 block of Guy Street in Jeanette just after midnight on March 20, officials explained. The mother and two other young children were rescued from the home. The mom suffered burns and the children showed signs of s…
ID Released For Victim Killed In Dundalk House Fire ID Released For Victim Killed In Dundalk House Fire
ID Released For Victim Killed In Dundalk House Fire Police have released the identity of the woman killed in a pre-dawn house fire in Baltimore County Monday, March 18. Baltimore County Firefighters responded to the blaze at a home on the 3100 block of Shortway in Dundalk around 2:30 a.m. and found Barbara Spokus, 70, dead in the living room, police said Tuesday. A man occupying the home was able to escape and was taken to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries.  A dog also died in the fire, which officials have determined was caused by improperly discarded smoking materials. Early morning dwelling f…
5 Adults, 2 Children Displaced By Parkville Blaze 5 Adults, 2 Children Displaced By Parkville Blaze
5 Adults, 2 Children Displaced By Parkville Blaze Five adults and two children were displaced by a Baltimore County house fire before dawn on Monday, March 18, officials said. Crews responded to the two-alarm blaze on the 100 block of Pearlwood Ct. in Parkville at 2:40 a.m. and found heavy flames coming from both floors. No injuries were reported as crews doused the blaze, which displaced five adults and two children. Two-alarm dwelling fire displaces five adults & two children. Fire crews responded to the hundred block of Pearlwood Ct. #Parkville at 0240 to find fire coming from both floors of the home. There were no injuries repo…
Woman Dead, Man Critical Following Dundalk Fire Woman Dead, Man Critical Following Dundalk Fire
Woman Dead, Man Critical Following Dundalk Fire A woman has died and a man is in critical condition following a pre-dawn house fire in Baltimore County, officials said. The blaze broke out at a home on the 3100 block of Shortway in Dundalk just after 2:30 a.m. Monday, March 18, the Baltimore County Fire Department said. A woman was pronounced dead, while a man remains critical. A dog was also killed in the blaze, officials added. The fire was caused by improperly discarded smoking materials. Early morning dwelling fire in #Dundalk claims the life of adult female. Crews responded to the 3100 block of Shortway just after 0230. Adult m…
Ocean City Fire Victim Identified, Authorities Say Ocean City Fire Victim Identified, Authorities Say
Ocean City Fire Victim Identified, Authorities Say A man killed in a house fire in Ocean City has been identified, authorities said. Ronald Reichenbach, 63, died in the fire at his home on the 1900 block of Asbury Avenue, according to an Ocean City spokesman. The blaze broke out at about 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13. The origin of the fire and the exact cause of death remain under investigation by the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office and the Ocean City Police Department, the spokesman said.
3 Adults, 3 Children Displaced After Clinton House Fire 3 Adults, 3 Children Displaced After Clinton House Fire
3 Adults, 3 Children Displaced After Clinton House Fire Three adults and three children are displaced following a massive house fire in Prince George’s County, officials said. The blaze broke out at a home on the 6200 block of Teaberry Way in Clinton, the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Dept. said. Crews responded shortly before 7:15 p.m. Monday, March 11 and found flames coming from both stories of the home: Early video from the house fire, 7:13pm, 6200 blk Teaberry Way, Clinton. 2-story single family home w/fire showing from 1st & 2nd floor upon arrival. No reported injuries. Fire is out. Cause remains under investigation. @PGCountyOEM…
Firefighter Injured, House Destroyed By Fire In Toms River Firefighter Injured, House Destroyed By Fire In Toms River
Firefighter Injured, House Destroyed By Fire In Toms River A firefighter was injured while battling a fire that destroyed a house in Toms River, emergency officials said. Crews responded to the fire at a home on Bergen Avenue at around 2:04 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 9, the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention said in a news release. The fire was on the second floor of the house. A firefighter suffered a minor injury when falling at the fire scene. The firefighter was brought to the hospital to be evaluated. Everyone inside the home got out of the building uninjured. The Red Cross said it was helping a family of three with housing and other immediate …
Dogs, Hedgehog Rescued From Fast-Moving Frederick House Fire (PHOTOS) Dogs, Hedgehog Rescued From Fast-Moving Frederick House Fire (PHOTOS)
Dogs, Hedgehog Rescued From Fast-Moving Frederick House Fire (Photos) Whipping winds caused a little bit of chaos for fire crews who were called to a Frederick County home on Monday morning. Some family pets had to be rescued by firefighters following a house fire that was reported shortly before 9:30 a.m. on March 11 in the 600 block of Monarch Ridge Road. The aftermath of the Frederick County fire. Frederick County Fire and Rescue All residents inside the home at the time the blaze broke out were able to escape with two dogs that were unharmed, and a hedgehog was also rescued by first responders. The aftermath of the Frederick County fire. Frederic…
Video: House Explodes In Monticello Day New Renters Move In, 1 Person Critical Video: House Explodes In Monticello Day New Renters Move In, 1 Person Critical
Video: House Explodes In Monticello Day New Renters Move In, 1 Person Critical One person received third-degree burns when a house in the region exploded as new renters were moving in. The incident occurred in Sullivan County around 11 p.m., Saturday, March 2 at 2 Shirley St., in Monticello. A family was moving into their new home and unpacking before heading to bed when the residence was rocked by a massive explosion, according to Mark Lieb, of Rockland Video Productions, Monticello Assistant Fire Chief John Wells said there were nine people inside the house when the explosion occurred. Residents said they smelled gas before the event, Lieb said. The home was ripp…