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Round Hill Family Overwhelmed By Community Support After 'Devastating' Holiday Weekend Fire Round Hill Family Overwhelmed By Community Support After 'Devastating' Holiday Weekend Fire
Round Hill Family Overwhelmed By Community Support After 'Devastating' Holiday Weekend Fire A tight-knit community in Northern Virginia is coming together to support their neighbors after a fast-moving fire tore through their home over the holiday weekend. Hot wood chips tossed into a plastic container from a smoker on Saturday morning sparked a garage fire in Round Hill that left the Kuhn family scrambling to rebuild. Crews were called around 11:30 a.m. on May 23 to a reported fire in the 17000 block of Tedler Circle, where a passerby reported smoke and flames coming from the two-story home, according to the Loudoun County Fire Marshal's Office. The fire caused an estimate…
South Orange Mayor Raises $15K For Family Devastated By Fire South Orange Mayor Raises $15K For Family Devastated By Fire
South Orange Mayor Raises $15K For Family Devastated By Fire A South Orange family was displaced after a fast-moving house fire broke out on Prospect Street early Wednesday morning, May 13, according to a fundraiser organized by Mayor Sheena Collum. The fire happened at approximately 3:30 a.m., at the home of the Crawley-Lenhardt family — Bill, Robin, sons Caleb and Aidan, and their dog Frisco — Collum said on the GoFundMe page. The blaze started in the basement and spread quickly through the residence, the mayor said. “Thankfully, everyone was able to escape safely because their smoke alarms alerted them in time,” Collum wrote. While no injuries we…
Victim Burned As Fire Ravages $1.6M Norwood Home Victim Burned As Fire Ravages $1.6M Norwood Home
Victim Burned As Fire Ravages $1.6M Norwood Home A 75-year-old man was hospitalized with burns after a fire broke out at his Norwood home Tuesday afternoon, May 12, authorities said. Norwood police officers and firefighters were dispatched to a residence on Seventeenth Street at 3:55 p.m. after a contractor working on a nearby home reported a structure fire, according to Norwood Police Chief Christian Federici.  The first officers to arrive found the homeowner outside the home. The man told responders he was the only person home and did not know how the fire started. He was transported to Hackensack University Medical Cente…
Victim Identified In Elmwood Park Deadly House Fire Victim Identified In Elmwood Park Deadly House Fire
Victim Identified In Elmwood Park Deadly House Fire Authorities have identified the man killed in a two-alarm house fire in Elmwood Park on Friday, May 1. Shawn Torres, 59, was pronounced dead at the scene after the fire broke out on Market Street at approximately 2:02 p.m., according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. Police and firefighters responded to the home along with mutual aid from surrounding agencies, officials said. During fire suppression efforts, first responders located two victims inside the residence, authorities said. A woman sustained burn injuries but survived, officials said. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s …
Gloucester Twp Family Reeling After Fire Kills Both Dogs Gloucester Twp Family Reeling After Fire Kills Both Dogs
Gloucester Twp Family Reeling After Fire Kills Both Dogs A New Jersey family is seeing an outpouring of support after a house fire destroyed their home and killed their two dogs. The fire broke out on Amber Court at approximately 5:06 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Officers and firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the home, and multiple fire departments brought the blaze under control by 5:17 p.m., police said. No injuries were reported, but two pets inside the home were found dead, authorities said. The home sustained heavy smoke and soot damage and was deemed uninhabitable, displacin…
Dog Rescued, Firefighter Injured In Pleasantville Blaze: FD Dog Rescued, Firefighter Injured In Pleasantville Blaze: FD
Dog Rescued, Firefighter Injured In Pleasantville Blaze: FD A firefighter was injured and a dog was rescued in a fire in Pleasantville on Thursday, April 9. That morning, firefighters responded to E. Walnut Avenue and found a two-story residential home actively on fire, the Pleasantville Fire Department said.  After knocking down the fire, crews conducted a thorough search of the structure and rescued one small dog safely from inside, firefighters said. The home was unoccupied, firefighters said. One of our firefighters was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, firefighters said. A fundraiser has been launched for…
Residents Evacuate As Home Goes Up In Flames In New City Residents Evacuate As Home Goes Up In Flames In New City
Residents Evacuate As Home Goes Up In Flames In New City A home was fully engulfed in flames as multiple fire departments battled a heavy blaze in Rockland County, according to reports. The fire broke out early Monday morning, April 6, at a residence on Badger Street in New City, The Monsey Scoop reported.  Crews from several departments raced to the scene to bring the fire under control as flames consumed the structure.  Everyone inside the home was evacuated, according to the report. It was not immediately clear if anyone was injured.  The cause of the fire has not been released. Click here for more from The Monsey Scoop.&…
Third Arrest Made In Gasoline-Fueled Thompson House Fire Tied To Alleged Drug Dispute Third Arrest Made In Gasoline-Fueled Thompson House Fire Tied To Alleged Drug Dispute
Third Arrest Made In Gasoline-Fueled Thompson House Fire Tied To Alleged Drug Dispute A third suspect has been arrested in connection with a house fire that investigators say was intentionally set in Thompson. Cassandra Lee Heredia, 32, of Windham, was charged with aiding attempted murder and conspiracy to commit arson, according to Connecticut State Police.  The fire happened on May 13, 2024, in the North Grosvenordale section of town. Investigators said the blaze was no accident. They found it had been started in three separate locations using gasoline. A gas can was found about a third of a mile from the scene. Troopers also recovered an iPhone. DNA from the device …
Support Swells After Cherry Hill Family Loses Home In Fire Support Swells After Cherry Hill Family Loses Home In Fire
Support Swells After Cherry Hill Family Loses Home In Fire The Cherry Hill community is coming together after a family was left homeless following a house fire on Tuesday, March 3. The fire occurred on the 100 block of Wexford Drive, the Cherry Hill Fire Department said. Though firefighters placed the fire under control with no injuries reported, the Wagner family lost all their possessions. "The Wagner family is facing the overwhelming challenge of starting over from scratch," Jordana Walka, who organized a fundraiser for them, said. "They need help with basic necessities—clothing, food, temporary housing, and the essentials that make da…
Detached Tow Truck Kills 39-Year-Old Dad Who Lost Daughter In Fire: Philadelphia Police Detached Tow Truck Kills 39-Year-Old Dad Who Lost Daughter In Fire: Philadelphia Police
Detached Tow Truck Kills 39-Year-Old Dad Who Lost Daughter In Fire: Philadelphia Police A detached vehicle from a moving tow truck killed a 39-year-old motorcyclist in a hit-and-run crash in Philadelphia, police announced on Sunday, March 1. The crash happened on the 4000 block of Frankford Avenue in the city’s 15th District at approximately 4:13 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, according to Philadelphia police. A 2016 silver Ford F-250 tow truck was traveling southbound on Frankford Avenue while towing a 2005 silver Dodge Magnum when the towed vehicle became detached, police said. The Dodge entered the northbound lanes and struck a motorcycle operated by Jason Harvey, 39, of Southa…
3 Found Dead In House Fire, 12-Year-Old Escapes: PA State Police 3 Found Dead In House Fire, 12-Year-Old Escapes: PA State Police
3 Found Dead In House Fire, 12-Year-Old Escapes: PA State Police A late-night house fire with entrapment left three people dead, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Troopers were dispatched to the 1700 block of Pleasant Ridge Road in Bethel Township, in Fulton County, around 12:50 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15, to assist emergency services with a reported house fire, according to the release. When troopers arrived, the home was fully engulfed in flames, fire crews from across Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland were on the scene,and a 12-year-old juvenile who had escaped the burning residence was located at a neighboring home, state police …
Germantown Family Loses Home In $400K Fire As Community Rushes In To Help Germantown Family Loses Home In $400K Fire As Community Rushes In To Help
Germantown Family Loses Home In $400K Fire As Community Rushes In To Help A devastating house fire that tore through a Germantown home has now sparked an outpouring of support from neighbors, classmates, and strangers across Maryland. The fire broke out at a large single-family home in the 11000 block of Brink Road in Germantown on Tuesday, Jan. 27, when improperly discarded fireplace ashes ignited combustible materials inside a garage, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue officials said. The blaze quickly spread from the garage into the home’s crawl space and walls, triggering a massive response that included 10 engines, five ladder trucks, a heavy rescue unit, six…
Man Killed In Folsom Fire: NJSP Man Killed In Folsom Fire: NJSP
Man Killed In Folsom Fire: Njsp A 77-year-old Atlantic County man was killed in a house fire on Tuesday, Jan. 27, authorities said. At 5:08 p.m., troopers responded to a structure fire at a residence on South River Road in Folsom Boro, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The residence was filled with smoke when the trooper arrived and one of the residents, Carl Underwood, was transported to an area hospital for further treatment and was pronounced dead, Lebron said. No other injuries were reported, Lebron said. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, Lebron said.
Police Chief Rushes Into Burning North East Home To Save Elderly Couple Police Chief Rushes Into Burning North East Home To Save Elderly Couple
Police Chief Rushes Into Burning North East Home To Save Elderly Couple A police chief in Northern Maryland is being hailed as a hero after helping an elderly family escape a house fire that broke out on Tuesday morning. Shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 20, first responders were called to the unit block of East Wallace Avenue in North East, where there was a reported house fire with smoke showing from the residence. According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, a senior couple heard noises coming from their basement and later discovered smoke, prompting a 911 call — though a police official in the area immediately jumped into action. At the time…
2-Alarm Fire Tears Through Home In Wappingers Falls, Brings Heavy Response 2-Alarm Fire Tears Through Home In Wappingers Falls, Brings Heavy Response
2-Alarm Fire Tears Through Home In Wappingers Falls, Brings Heavy Response Firefighters battled an intense house fire in Dutchess County that required a second alarm and help from multiple departments.  The blaze began in Wappingers Falls just after noon on Sunday, Jan. 4, when Hughsonville firefighters were dispatched to 218 Old Hopewell Rd. after an alarm sounded, the Hughsonville Fire Department said. Moments later, Dutchess 911 upgraded the call to a reported structure fire based on additional information from the caller, according to the department. The first arriving chief reported smoke coming from the residence and upgraded the inciden…
First Fatal Fire Of 2026 Reported After Deadly Parkville Basement Blaze First Fatal Fire Of 2026 Reported After Deadly Parkville Basement Blaze
First Fatal Fire Of 2026 Reported After Deadly Parkville Basement Blaze Baltimore County reported its first fire-related fatality of 2026 after a woman pulled from a burning basement died, authorities announced. Julia Ann Anderson, 76, was found in cardiac arrest shortly after 7:15 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 4, inside a home in the 1700 block of Weston Avenue in Parkville, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. Upon arrival, a resident of the home advised firefighters that a tenant was still in the basement, where crews found Anderson, who was rushed to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Anderson later died from her injuries.  The fire marks the…
While Fairfax Slept, Firefighters Rushed To Two House Fires Overnight While Fairfax Slept, Firefighters Rushed To Two House Fires Overnight
While Fairfax Slept, Firefighters Rushed To Two House Fires Overnight While many Fairfax County families were ringing in 2026, firefighters were racing toward flames. Crews responded to two separate house fires early Thursday morning, Jan. 1, in Burke Centre and Great Falls, forcing firefighters into action just hours after the new year began, according to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue. The first fire was reported in the 5500 block of Corot Court in Burke Centre, where units were dispatched around 2:50 a.m., officials said.  Firefighters arrived to find flames showing from the front of the home and immediately began working to knock the fire down. …
Firefighters Battle Late-Night House Blaze In Purdys Firefighters Battle Late-Night House Blaze In Purdys
Firefighters Battle Late-Night House Blaze In Purdys Firefighters responded to a late-night house fire in Northern Westchester after multiple callers reported flames coming from a home, officials said.  The fire happened at around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18, at a home on Old Schoolhouse Road in Purdys, where firefighters responded to a reported house fire with possible people trapped, according to the Croton Falls Fire Department. While crews were en route, county dispatch received multiple calls confirming a house was on fire, prompting a working fire assignment. Fire officials said arriving crews found flames visible, but all…
3-Alarm Fire Destroys Kinnelon Home, Family Loses Everything 3-Alarm Fire Destroys Kinnelon Home, Family Loses Everything
3-Alarm Fire Destroys Kinnelon Home, Family Loses Everything A three-alarm fire tore through a Kinnelon home Saturday morning, Dec. 27, destroying the residence and prompting a large emergency response. The fire broke out at approximately 11:45 a.m., at a home 7 Caitlin Court. Photos from the scene showed heavy smoke billowing over the area as firefighters worked to contain the blaze. The Riverdale Fire Department shared some photos on Facebook, saying it was called in for mutual aid as the fire escalated to a third alarm. Crews assisted with firefighting operations and remained on scene for about two hours before being released. Hours aft…
Woman Escapes Alexandria House Fire With Her Dogs, Pajamas — Nothing Else, Friends Say Woman Escapes Alexandria House Fire With Her Dogs, Pajamas — Nothing Else, Friends Say
Woman Escapes Alexandria House Fire With Her Dogs, Pajamas — Nothing Else, Friends Say A woman who escaped a devastating house fire with little more than the clothes she was wearing is now trying to rebuild her life with the help of family and friends, officials and loved ones said. Holly Barnes lost nearly everything when her Alexandria home burned last week, forcing her and her dogs to flee as flames tore through the residence, according to family and friends. Barnes made it out safely with her dogs, Alexandria, last week, with only the pajamas she was wearing, according to loved ones. Firefighters were able to recover her phone, work computer, and wallet from the first fl…
Family Dog Rescued In House Fire: East Hanover PD Family Dog Rescued In House Fire: East Hanover PD
Family Dog Rescued In House Fire: East Hanover PD A family dog was rescued following at a house fire at a home in East Hanover on Sunday, Nov. 2, authorities said. Firefighters responded to a house fire at 1 Preston Ave. and were able to quickly contain and extinguish the fire, preventing further damage to the home, East Hanover police said. Firefighters were able to safely rescue the family dog, reuniting the pet with its owners, police said.
8-Year-Old, Adult Killed In North Haven Fire; Police Investigating Cause 8-Year-Old, Adult Killed In North Haven Fire; Police Investigating Cause
8-Year-Old, Adult Killed In North Haven Fire; Police Investigating Cause An 8-year-old and an adult were killed in a fire early Monday morning, Nov. 3, in North Haven.  First responders were called to the house fire in the 20 block of George Street around 12:30 a.m. and found an adult dead inside and an 8-year-old suffering severe injuries, North Haven police said.  Paramedics rushed the child to an area hospital, but they did not survive their injuries.  Authorities did not release the names of either victim.  Several others inside the home were found safe.  “This is a heartbreaking incident, and our thoughts are with the family, fri…
2-Story Blaze Knocked Down At Residence In Port Chester 2-Story Blaze Knocked Down At Residence In Port Chester
2-Story Blaze Knocked Down At Residence In Port Chester Firefighters from multiple Westchester departments battled a two-story house fire that was brought under control in under an hour.  The blaze broke out around 1 p.m. on Fox Island Road in Port Chester, prompting a mutual aid response from surrounding communities, the village's fire department said. Crews soon arrived at the scene and confirmed a working fire on both the first and second floors of the structure. Firefighters from Port Chester and Rye Brook, assisted by several mutual aid companies, worked quickly to extinguish the flames, open up walls to check for extension, and secur…
'Loss Is Deeply Felt': Dad, 3 Kids Mourned After Fatal Fire Tears Through Albany Home 'Loss Is Deeply Felt': Dad, 3 Kids Mourned After Fatal Fire Tears Through Albany Home
'Loss Is Deeply Felt': Dad, 3 Kids Mourned After Fatal Fire Tears Through Albany Home Authorities identified two adults who died alongside three children when a fast-moving fire tore through their home in upstate New York. Albany Police confirmed the victims as a father, 52-year-old Erick DeCamp, his three young children, ages 3, 4, and 6, and another adult, 47-year-old Eric Peterson. Albany firefighters responded to the home on Twiller Street near South Bertha Street around 10:45 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, and found the structure fully engulfed, Albany Police Chief Brendan Cox said. A total of five people were inside. DeCamp, along with his 3-year-old daughter and 4-year-old son…
Lithium Battery Turns Virginia Home Into $275K Fireball As Family Escapes In Purcellville Lithium Battery Turns Virginia Home Into $275K Fireball As Family Escapes In Purcellville
Lithium Battery Turns Virginia Home Into $275K Fireball As Family Escapes In Purcellville An early morning fire in Virginia torched a Purcellville home and left three people displaced after investigators say a lithium battery malfunction sparked the blaze. The fire broke out shortly before 1 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19, in the 17000 block of Strathallen Court, according to Loudoun County Fire and Rescue. When crews arrived, flames were already shooting from a second-floor window of the two-story home, officials said. A Rapid Intervention Task Force was requested, bringing in more backup from across the county. Firefighters said everyone inside escaped safely thanks to working smoke a…
Teen Daughter Killed When PA Dad Explodes House: Police Teen Daughter Killed When PA Dad Explodes House: Police
Teen Daughter Killed When PA Dad Explodes House: Police A Pennsylvania father is accused of setting a fire that caused a house explosion, killing his 19-year-old daughter and injuring his wife and a volunteer firefighter, Allegheny County Police announced. Brian Jeffrey Shelleby, 46, of Castle Shannon, has been charged with criminal homicide, aggravated arson, and causing or risking a catastrophe following the deadly fire on the 800 block of Corbett Drive, according to police. First responders were dispatched shortly before 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14, and found the home fully engulfed in flames. Inside, firefighters discovered Lakyn Shelleby, 1…
Fire Erupts In Fairfax County Neighborhood As Home Explodes In Flames (PHOTOS) Fire Erupts In Fairfax County Neighborhood As Home Explodes In Flames (PHOTOS)
Fire Erupts In Fairfax County Neighborhood As Home Explodes In Flames (Photos) Flames tore through a Fairfax County home Monday afternoon, sending heavy smoke billowing into the air as dozens of firefighters fought to contain the blaze, officials said. Crews were dispatched around 4:45 p.m. on Sept. 8 to the 12200 block of Folkstone Drive in Herndon, where they arrived to find fire showing from all levels of the home, according to Fairfax County Fire/Rescue. The scene of the Fairfax County fire. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Photos from the scene show walls engulfed in flames and thick black smoke as firefighters stretched multiple hose lines and raised ladde…
Flames Rip Through Clifton Home — Family Escapes With Nothing But Their Lives Flames Rip Through Clifton Home — Family Escapes With Nothing But Their Lives
Flames Rip Through Clifton Home — Family Escapes With Nothing But Their Lives A Clifton family is starting over after a fire destroyed their home and belongings Saturday, Sept. 6, authorities said. At approximately 8:53 p.m., Officer Eddie Maldonado III was on patrol on DeMott Avenue when he saw flames and heavy smoke coming from the front windows of a home, Clifton Police Lt. Robert Anderson said. A good Samaritan neighbor and the officer alerted the family of the fire and made sure everyone got out safely, Anderson said. The Clifton Fire Department responded, and several officers assisted with traffic and crowd control. No injuries were reported, Anderson said. Th…
House Fire Claims Life Of Paterson Father, Family Racing Against Time To Return Him To Peru House Fire Claims Life Of Paterson Father, Family Racing Against Time To Return Him To Peru
House Fire Claims Life Of Paterson Father, Family Racing Against Time To Return Him To Peru A 51-year-old man killed in a Paterson house fire last week has been identified as the father of three, the youngest of whom lives in Peru. On Thursday, Sept. 4, at approximately 6:13 p.m., the Paterson Fire Department was dispatched to 454 East 31st Street on a report of a residential fire, according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, Paterson Police Department Officer-In-Charge Patrick Murray, and Paterson Fire Chief Alex Alicea. The victim was identified by loved ones as Carlos Armando Arestegui Muñoz. Officials say he was found inside the residence and transported…
1 Hurt In House Fire In Washingtonville 1 Hurt In House Fire In Washingtonville
1 Hurt In House Fire In Washingtonville A house fire in Orange County left one person injured and brought a large mutual aid response, firefighters said. The blaze broke out on Bull Road in the village of Washingtonville on Tuesday, Sept. 2, just after 11 a.m., according to the Washingtonville Fire Department.  Police officers arrived first and confirmed a fire at the residence. Crews reported flames on the first floor and in the attic, prompting a second alarm. Firefighters from Washingtonville, Salisbury Mills, and Vails Gate quickly knocked down the flames, bringing the blaze under control within 30 minutes. Crews remain…
Fatal Maryland Fires Five Miles Apart Leave Elderly Couple, Child Dead In Same Week: Officials Fatal Maryland Fires Five Miles Apart Leave Elderly Couple, Child Dead In Same Week: Officials
Fatal Maryland Fires Five Miles Apart Leave Elderly Couple, Child Dead In Same Week: Officials A second deadly house fire in Wicomico County in less than a week has claimed the lives of an elderly couple, investigators announced. The Maryland State Fire Marshal said crews were called around 2:10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, to the 1300 block of Middleneck Drive in Salisbury, where firefighters arrived to find heavy flames tearing through a two-story home. Two adults — initially identified as an 85-year-old man and his 79-year-old wife who lived in the home — were pulled out and rushed to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, where they were later pronounced dead. Deputy State Fire Marshals deter…