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Reading, PA
Police & Fire
PSP Helicopter Airlifts Personnel During Widespread Water Emergency In Schuylkill County
A Pennsylvania State Police helicopter was deployed Thursday to assist local officials as a widespread water emergency disrupted service across an entire Schuylkill County borough. State police aviation crews were called in to support Shenandoah Borough Police as authorities worked to locate the source of a leak in the municipal water system, according to a PSP release issued Thursday, Jan. 29. The helicopter was used to transport local personnel, landing between the borough’s reservoir and the town as part of the operation. Borough officials confirmed the water issue affected the ent…
Bristol, PA
News
Triple Fatal Bristol Nursing Home Explosion Update As NTSB Details Gas Leak
Federal investigators have released new details outlining a gas leak reported hours before the explosion at a Bucks County nursing home that killed three people, as PECO issued a statement responding to the findings. The NTSB said Wednesday, Jan. 28, that the Dec. 23 natural gas–fueled explosion at the Bristol Health and Rehab Center in Bristol Township (Bucks County) caused a fire and partial building collapse that killed three people — two residents and one employee — and injured about 20 others. The victims were identified as Patricia Mero, 66, and Ann Reddy, both residents of the facili…
Towson, MD
Traffic
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down I-95 Northbound In Baltimore County
A jackknifed tractor-trailer is causing major delays on I-95 in Maryland, closing multiple lanes and backing up traffic late Wednesday morning, officials said. The crash happened just after 10:5 a.m. on Jan. 28, in the northbound lanes of the interstate past Exit 49A for I-695, near the southwest corner of the Baltimore Beltway, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation. Maryland State Highway Administration officials said the tractor-trailer jackknifed in the northbound lanes, forcing the closure of three right travel lanes and the right shoulder. Traffic data shows three of …
Thomaston, CT
Police & Fire
Overnight Fire Tears Through Multiple Thomaston Businesses; Roads Remain Closed Next Morning
Police in Connecticut closed multiple downtown roads in Thomaston as authorities investigate a fire that tore through several businesses overnight. Drivers are asked to avoid downtown Thomaston as crews worked to extinguish lingering hot spots Wednesday morning, Jan. 28, after the fire broke out overnight. The Tuesday night fire dominated the sky over Thomastown. Watertown Fire Department Thomaston police closed Park Street, Main Street between Clay and North Main streets, East Main Street between Father McGiveney Way and Main Street, and High Street between Sanford Aven…
Pascack Valley, NJ
Police & Fire
Multi-Alarm Fire Rips Through Montvale Home
Firefighters were at the scene of a multi-alarm house fire Wednesday morning, Jan. 28 in Montvale. A photo obtained by Daily Voice shows smoke seeping out of the rear roof of the home at 40 Forest Avenue. The fire had struck 3 alarms as of press time with companies from Bergen and Rockland counties at the scene. Have photos? Email
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Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
1 Killed In Jersey City Fire: Authorities
One person was killed in a fire in Jersey City on Tuesday, Jan. 27, authorities said. At 8:54 p.m. firefighters responded to 11 College Dr. and found a working fire on the 5th floor, Kimberly Wallace-Scalfione, a spokesperson for the mayor's office said. One person was found unconscious inside the building, Wallace-Scalfione said. They were removed by firefighters who administered CPR, Wallace-Scalfione said. The victim was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead, Wallace-Scalfione said. The fire displaced seven people, who are being assisted by the Red Cross, Wallace-Sca…
Bayville-Berkeley, NJ
Police & Fire
Juvenile Started New Year's Eve Firepit Blaze In Berkeley That Injured 7: Prosecutor
A juvenile has been arrested and charged with starting a fire on New Year's Eve that injured seven people in Berkeley Township, authorities announced Tuesday, Jan. 27, authorities said. At 8 p.m., on Wednesday, Dec. 31, Berkeley Township police and fire responded to a residence on North Trenton Avenue after a juvenile attempted to start a fire in a fire pit, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. As part of those efforts, the juvenile repeatedly poured gasoline out of a five-gallon can into the fire pit - resulting in a flash fire, Billhimer said. The fire caused injuries to si…
Long Branch, NJ
Police & Fire
Home Engulfed In Flames In 2-Alarm Blaze In Long Branch: FD
A single-family home was submerged by fire on Monday, Jan. 26 in Long Branch authorities said. At 1:40 a.m., firefighters responded to a blaze on Ocean Avenue after a Long Branch police officer noticed heavy smoke near the Breakwater Beach Club, the Monmouth Beach Fire Department said. Long Branch firefighters found heavy fire conditions at the single family home and a second alarm was tolled, firefighters said. No injuries were reported, firefighters said.
Carmel, NY
Police & Fire
Sheriff Clears Carmel High School After Phone Threat Prompts Investigation (
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This story has been updated. A Putnam County high school was closed Tuesday morning, Jan. 27, after a threat received by phone prompted an active investigation by authorities, who have since declared it was not credible. In a community advisory issued at around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said it was investigating a threat involving Carmel High School. Authorities added that there is no information indicating the threat is credible. Out of an abundance of caution, school administrators made the decision to close the building for the day. A large polic…
Jefferson-Lake Hopatcong, NJ
Police & Fire
Community Rallies After Jefferson Twp Tire Shop Destroyed By Fire
A tire shop caught on fire in the midst of one of the worst snowstorms in years in Jefferson Township Sunday, Jan. 25, authorities said. At 9:55 p.m., firefighters responded to a smoke condition on Route 15 and found heavy smoke at Jefferson Tire Shop, Jefferson Township Fire Department said. Crews forced entry but were met with heavy fire throughout the building and partial roof collapse, prompting a transition to a defensive operation, firefighters said. Firefighters were challenged by heavy snow covering fire hydrants and the ongoing storm, fire officials said. All units were cleare…
Northampton, MA
News
New Update: All 6 On Board Killed After Jet Crashes In Maine During Winter Storm
A business jet carrying six people crashed during takeoff at Maine’s Bangor International Airport, leaving all on board dead, as snow, low visibility, and dangerously cold temperatures battered the region. The crash occurred Sunday, Jan. 25, at about 7:45 p.m. EST, according to Bangor International Airport officials and the Federal Aviation Administration. It's unclear as of now if the weather played a role in the crash, NBC News aviation expert Tom Costello said. Visibility at the time of the incident was around three-quarters of a mile, Costello reported. The aircraft — a Bombardie…
Dillsburg, PA
News
2 Children Rescued Falling Through Ice On The Susquehanna River In York While Saving Dog
Two children fell through the ice on the Susquehanna River near Cold Cabin Park/Boat Launch, prompting a swift rescue response in southern York County, Southern York County EMS announced on Friday, Jan. 23. Rescue 57, Chief 57, and MICU 95-21 were dispatched to the scene for an ice rescue after initial reports stated the children went into the water while trying to rescue their dog, according to EMS. Chief 57 arrived and confirmed both children were out of the water, along with the dog, Southern York County EMS said. The children were being evaluated by paramedics at the scene, EMS said.
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