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Structure Fire
Atlantic
Police & Fire
Somers Point Family Of Four Displaced After House Catches Fire
A home in Atlantic County was significantly damaged by a fire, displacing a family of four, officials said. Somers Point firefighters responded to a report of a deck fire on Chapman Boulevard at around noon on Sunday, Apr. 14, the department said in a Facebook post. While crews were on their way, it was upgraded to a structure fire. A photo posted by the fire department showed extensive fire damage to the deck and half of the home. No injuries were reported. The New Jersey chapter of the American Red Cross said it was assisting a family of four people. The group was providing the family wi…
Morris
Police & Fire
Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm Blaze In Mt. Arlington: FD
Firefighters in Mt. Arlington extinguished a two-alarm structure fire on the morning of Monday, Feb. 19, fire officials said. At 10:29 a.m., firefighters responded to a structure fire on Howard Boulevard and found a 2.5 story wood frame residence with smoke showing in the rear roof area, the Mt. Arlington Fire Department said on Facebook. As firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze inside an attic, a second alarm was struck and additional units responded, firefighters said.. The bulk of the fire was knocked down by 10:46 a.m., firefighters said. 2-19-2024: Members of Morris County …
Morris
Police & Fire
One Killed In Roxbury Township Fire: Prosecutors
A person was killed in a structure fire in Roxbury Township on the early morning of Thursday, Feb. 8, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. At 3:10 a.m. Firefighters responded to a residence on Raritan Avenue and recovered the remains of one individual, who has not been identified, Megan Knab, a spokeswoman for the prosecutor's office said. The Morris County Prosecutor's Office Arson and Environmental Crimes Unit is investigating, Knab said.
Morris
Police & Fire
Three-Alarm Fire Heavily Damages Boonton Home: FD
Several alarms were needed to help extinguish a structure fire in Boonton on the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 4, firefighters said. At 2:15 p.m., the Boonton Township Fire Department responded to 22 Miller Dr. for a tractor on fire and when they arrived confirmed a working house fire, the fire department said on Facebook. The presence of heavy smoke caused firefighters to escalate the fire to a second alarm, causing more units to respond to fight the blaze, firefighters said. Fire venting through the roof and heavy conditions forced firefighters to upgrade the fire to …
Berks
Police & Fire
13-Year-Old Killed In Reading Fire, Officials Say
An early morning fire in Reading has left a 13-year-old girl dead and a 64-year-old man seriously injured, authorities have announced. Fire officials were called to the 600 block of Summit Avenue at about 4 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21 for a reported structure fire, the department said in a release. Firefighters located both victims inside the home, authorities wrote. The man was rushed to Reading Hospital where he remains in critical condition, while the girl was pronounced dead at the scene. Her identity was not reported. The cause of the blaze is under investigation, officials …
Bridgeport
Police & Fire
Firefighter Falls Through Burning Home In Bridgeport
A Fairfield County firefighter was injured after falling through a floor while battling a structure fire. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 10:10 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 2 in the 700 block of Park Street. Firefighters responded to the structure fire after receiving multiple 911 regarding a fire, said Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management For Bridgeport. While checking for extension inside the structure a firefighter called a mayday. He fell through from the second to the first floor, Appleby said. "The Rapid Intervention Team was able to remove him, and he was transported…
Stamford
Police & Fire
Two-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Building In Stamford
A two-alarm fire broke out overnight at a building in Fairfield County. Responders in Stamford raced to the scene after receiving calls of a structure fire at 37 Manhattan St. at around 6:10 p.m. Saturday, April 30, said Captain Philip Hayes of the Stamford Fire Department. An assignment consisting of three engines, a tower ladder, a rescue, a rapid intervention team and a shift commander was dispatched and arrived within minutes of the initial calls, Hayes said. The first arriving firefighters reported heavy fire showing from the rear exterior of the vacant two-story commercial…
Prince George's
Police & Fire
Row Of Paper Towels Set On Fire At Clinton Walmart: Sources Say
Prince George's County Fire Department was on scene of a fire that broke out at a retail store in Clinton. While the cause of the fire has been ruled as undetermined by the department, unconfirmed reports claimed it was started after a row of paper towels was set on fire. Crews responded to a structure fire at the Walmart in Clinton, located at 8745 Branch Avenue, just after 2 p.m. on Friday, April 1, the department said on Twitter. Crews remain on scene checking for hot spots and working on smoke removal. One adult male is being transported for non life threatening injuries. — Prin…
Windham
Police & Fire
Willimantic Man Saved From Fire By Jumping Into Dump Truck
A Connecticut man who was struck on the second floor of a burning building was saved by jumping into the back of a construction dump truck that happened to be driving by. The incident took place in Windham County around 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 22 in Willimantic. According to the Willimantic Fire Department, firefighters responded to a fire at 1163 Main St., for a structure fire on the second floor of a building. When they arrived, they found multiple occupants had sustained injuries, including a man who jumped from a second-floor window into the back of a quick-thinking Town of Griswold …
Bedford
Police & Fire
Woman Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Northern Westchester Condo Complex
A woman was killed in a two-alarm fire that tore through a condo complex in Northern Westchester, officials announced. First responders from the Somers Volunteer Fire Department responded to Heritages Hills on the West Hill shortly after 4:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16, where there was a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, officials said that fire crews were met by flames tearing through the structure and heavy smoke that was seen billowing from the building, which contained two separate residential units. The second alarm was transmitted when first responders learned from neighbors tha…
Mamaroneck
Obituaries
37-Year-Old Firefighter In Region Dies In Line Of Duty
A 37-year-old firefighter in the region died in the line of duty. The Sullivan County Bureau of Fire and the Forestburgh Fire District said that Assistant Chief William J. Steinberg died on Saturday, Jan. 15 while operating at a mutual aid structure fire. Steinberg, who was known as "Billy," was battling a second-alarm fire in Monticello, according to authorities. Further information has not yet been released. "At this time the dates and times for the service are pending. We will provide this information when the arrangements are finalized," the Forestburgh Fire C…
Middlesex NJ
News
Central Jersey Firefighters Knock Down 3-Alarm Blaze
Firefighters in Middlesex County quickly knocked down a three-alarm blaze, authorities said. The structure fire at 18 Amagansett Lane in Old Bridge was brought under control by about 3:45 p.m. Thursday, reports said. No other details were immediately available. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Warren Hunterdon
Police & Fire
Photos
: Early Morning Hunterdon County House Fire Doused With 'Aggressive Attack'
An “initial aggressive attack” helped fire crews from Milford and surrounding departments to quickly douse a blaze that tore through a Hunterdon County home Wednesday morning. Milford Fire Company Station 92 arrived within minutes at the scene of the blaze on Mt. Pleasant Road in Holland Township around 6 a.m., the department said. After placing two 1 3/4 inch lines into the Delta side and basement, the fire was quickly placed under control as a result of the “initial aggressive attack,” authorities said. Holland Township, 551 am ,Structure Fire ,Mutual Aid with Holland Fire Posted by…
Delaware
Police & Fire
5 People Injured In Nether Providence Twp. House Fire
Five people are being treated for injuries sustained in a fire that broke out in a home in Nether Providence Thursday morning, authorities said. Officers responded to the 600 block of Markham Street in the South Media section of the township around 10:20 a.m. on reports of a structure fire with a person trapped, according to Nether Providence police Chief David M. Splain. Officers say three community members were injured trying to free a man trapped in the home, Splain confirmed. The three people were treated at the scene and released, while the man and one of the citizens were transp…
Monmouth
Police & Fire
Photos
: Monmouth Firefighters Knock Down Structure Fire
About 50 firefighters from multiple departments in Central Jersey doused a stubborn structure fire, authorities said. The residential structure fire near River Plaza Elementary School was battled by River Plaza Fire Hose Co. No. 1, Middletown Station 8, Lincroft Station 10, Belford Engine Station 3 (Rapid Intervention Team), Community Station 4 and Middletown Township Fire Department's Safety & Air Units No residents or firefighters were reported hurt in Wednesday's blaze. The Middletown Fire Marshal is investigating the origin and cause of the fire.
Hartford
Police & Fire
Structure Fire Closes Hartford Intersection Oct. 9, A.M.
A structure fire has closed an intersection in Hartford Friday, Oct. 9. Firefighters have been fighting a blaze at the intersection of Garden-Capen streets since around 6:30 a.m., Hartford Police said, Police also said, at that time, that they expect the intersection to be closed for several hours and are asking people to find alternate routes. This story will be updated as new information becomes available.
Ocean
Police & Fire
Firefighters Respond To Barnegat Blaze
Firefighters, police and EMS responded to a structure fire in Barnegat Township late Thursday, authorities said. First responders were called to the two-alarm blaze on the 100 block of Barnegat Boulevard at about 5:20 p.m. This is a developing news story. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES.
Norwalk
Police & Fire
Lightning Strike Ignites Fire At Norwalk Home
Lightning caused a massive structure fire at a house in Norwalk. Firefighters responded to a reported lightning strike to a home on Richlee Road, Monday, Aug. 19 at 4:50 p.m., said the fire department. While responding, the call was upgraded to a working structure fire, with the occupant leaving the home with his two dogs, according to Norwalk Fire. When responders arrived at the split-level ranch-style home, the rear corner was heavily engulfed and had worked its way into the interior of the home, the fire department said. Firefighters gained entry through the front door to fight the fir…
Morris
Police & Fire
Developing
: Prosecutor Investigating Morristown House Fire
Personnel from the Fire/Environmental Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office were investigating a structure fire in Morristown Friday afternoon, a prosecutor's spokesman said. The fire occurred at a home on Columba Street around 3 p.m. The fire appears to have broken out outside the home, according to an initial, unconfirmed report. Morristown fire officials could not immediately be reached for comment Friday afternoon. Police declined to comment, citing the investigation. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
Putnam
Police & Fire
Heavy Smoke At Popular Mahopac Restaurant Prompts Fire Department Response
This story has been updated. Heavy smoke at a popular Mahopac restaurant prompted a quick fire department response early Sunday morning, allowing the eatery to open as planned for Father's Day. Just before 4:30 a.m., the Mahopac Falls Fire Department and a unit from Carmel Police were dispatched to the Holy Smoke restaurant on Route 6N for a commercial fire alarm, according to Jack Casey of the MFFD. First arriving units found the area covered in a haze that brought calls for re-dispatch for a possible structure fire and more manpower. Chief Brian Sacher assumed Incident Command and Asst.…
