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Man Killed, Firefighter Burned In Raging PA Apartment Fire; 2 Rescued Man Killed, Firefighter Burned In Raging PA Apartment Fire; 2 Rescued Man Killed, Firefighter Burned In Raging PA Apartment Fire; 2 Rescued
Man Killed, Firefighter Burned In Raging PA Apartment Fire; 2 Rescued A man was killed, a firefighter suffered burns, and two people were rescued from a raging apartment fire that tore through a three-story building in West Philadelphia on Tuesday morning, Oct. 13, according to fire officials and media reports. Firefighters were dispatched to the 4400 block of Chestnut Street, near the intersection of 44th Street in University City, around 6:20 a.m., according to 6ABC Action News. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke and flames pouring from the third floor of the building, with fire spreading through the roof. Aerial footage captured flames shooting into the mo…
Man Trapped In Lemoyne Duplex Fire Dies After Ladder Rescue; Dog Also Killed Man Trapped In Lemoyne Duplex Fire Dies After Ladder Rescue; Dog Also Killed Man Trapped In Lemoyne Duplex Fire Dies After Ladder Rescue; Dog Also Killed
Man Trapped In Lemoyne Duplex Fire Dies After Ladder Rescue; Dog Also Killed A 60-year-old Pennsylvania man has been identified as the victim of a two-alarm fire where firefighters climbed ladders and entered through second-floor windows in an attempt to rescue him Tuesday morning, Oct. 6, authorities said. Darwin Hardin, who lived in the home, died of smoke inhalation following the fire in the 100 block of Hummel Avenue in Lemoyne Borough, Cumberland County Coroner Charley Hall said. His death was ruled accidental. Press Release The fire broke out just before 7 a.m., according to the West Shore Bureau of Fire. Crews arrived to find flames venting from the rear of …
Everyone Made It Out, But 11 Were Displaced By Two-Alarm Hagerstown Duplex Fire Everyone Made It Out, But 11 Were Displaced By Two-Alarm Hagerstown Duplex Fire Everyone Made It Out, But 11 Were Displaced By Two-Alarm Hagerstown Duplex Fire
Everyone Made It Out, But 11 Were Displaced By Two-Alarm Hagerstown Duplex Fire There was no telling who might still be inside as flames tore through both sides of a Maryland duplex. The fire broke out shortly after 4:20 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, on Clarendon Avenue in Hagerstown's West End, where firefighters arrived to find the second floor of the two-family home engulfed. The flames were threatening a neighboring house, and firefighters did not yet know whether everyone had made it out. That sent crews into both sides of the duplex to search for anyone still inside while more help was called to the scene and the fire grew to two alarms. The searches came back clear.…
SUV Plows Through Fence, Into Linden Home After Crash; Other Driver Flees: Police SUV Plows Through Fence, Into Linden Home After Crash; Other Driver Flees: Police SUV Plows Through Fence, Into Linden Home After Crash; Other Driver Flees: Police
SUV Plows Through Fence, Into Linden Home After Crash; Other Driver Flees: Police A two-vehicle crash sent an SUV through a home and into a fence, while one driver fled the scene Tuesday, Sept. 29 in Linden, police said. Police responded to East Linden Avenue and Carteret Street shortly after 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, for a serious crash, the department said. A 2007 Ford SUV was heading west on East Linden Avenue when it collided with a 2009 Honda sedan traveling south on Carteret Street, police said. The impact sent the Ford across a front lawn, through a fence and into a home on the 200 block of East Linden Avenue. The Ford driver suffered non-life-threatening in…
One Closed Door Helped Contain $300K Maryland Fire Sparked By Smoking Materials One Closed Door Helped Contain $300K Maryland Fire Sparked By Smoking Materials One Closed Door Helped Contain $300K Maryland Fire Sparked By Smoking Materials
One Closed Door Helped Contain $300K Maryland Fire Sparked By Smoking Materials A closed door may have kept a $300,000 Maryland house fire from becoming even worse. The fire broke out shortly before 8 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13, inside the attached garage of a home on Briarwood Circle in Denton, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Investigators say an occupant discovered the flames and closed the interior door connecting the garage to the home as the family escaped. That move made a difference. Fire officials credited the closed door with containing most of the damage to the garage before 25 members of the Denton Volunteer Fire Company brought the blaze under…
Rutherford Driver Killed After Crash Into Home; Family Displaced: Police Rutherford Driver Killed After Crash Into Home; Family Displaced: Police Rutherford Driver Killed After Crash Into Home; Family Displaced: Police
Rutherford Driver Killed After Crash Into Home; Family Displaced: Police A 73-year-old woman died after crashing her vehicle into a home on Saturday afternoon, July 11 in Bergen County, authorities said. Rutherford police responded to the Delafield Avenue home at approximately 3:35 p.m. after receiving reports of a vehicle that had crashed into the home, Deputy Chief Sean Farrell said. When officers arrived, they found the woman, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, unconscious and immediately began CPR, Farrell said. Rutherford Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support crews responded and transported her to Hackensack University Medical Center, where s…
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
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…
Waldorf Home Gutted After Smoking Materials Spark Explosive Garage Fire (PHOTOS) Waldorf Home Gutted After Smoking Materials Spark Explosive Garage Fire (PHOTOS) Waldorf Home Gutted After Smoking Materials Spark Explosive Garage Fire (PHOTOS)
Waldorf Home Gutted After Smoking Materials Spark Explosive Garage Fire (Photos) A Maryland family lost most of their home in minutes after discarded smoking materials sparked a fast-moving garage fire that ripped through the house on Thursday night, according to volunteer fire officials. The fire was reported shortly before 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3 in the 800 block of Copley Avenue in Waldorf, according to Charles County Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services. Multiple 911 callers reported flames shooting from the home. First responders arrived within minutes and confirmed a working garage fire, prompting a working fire dispatch as the blaze spread to…
Ashburn House Blaze Sparked By Lithium-Ion Battery Causes $1.25M In Damage: Fire Marshal Ashburn House Blaze Sparked By Lithium-Ion Battery Causes $1.25M In Damage: Fire Marshal Ashburn House Blaze Sparked By Lithium-Ion Battery Causes $1.25M In Damage: Fire Marshal
Ashburn House Blaze Sparked By Lithium-Ion Battery Causes $1.25M In Damage: Fire Marshal An accidental fire sparked by a lithium-ion battery in Virginia caused more than $1 million in damage, according to officials. Shortly before noon on Saturday, Nov. 15, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue crews — with an assist by nearby agencies — were called to the 19000 block of Kipheart Drive in Ashburn, where there were multiple reports of a fire in an area home.  Upon arrival, firefighters were met by heavy smoke conditions and fire showing from the first floor of a two-story home.  "Due to the advanced fire conditions, crews initially began defensive operations, deploying hosel…
Gas-Powered Scooter Sparks $417K Inferno That Displaces 10 In Sterling: Fire Marshal Gas-Powered Scooter Sparks $417K Inferno That Displaces 10 In Sterling: Fire Marshal Gas-Powered Scooter Sparks $417K Inferno That Displaces 10 In Sterling: Fire Marshal
Gas-Powered Scooter Sparks $417K Inferno That Displaces 10 In Sterling: Fire Marshal A gas-powered scooter is being blamed for an early morning inferno that ripped through a Virginia home, displacing seven adults and three children, officials said. The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office said crews were called just after 5 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, to the 1700 block of North Brunswick Street in Sterling Park, where flames were already tearing through a single-family home. Firefighters from Sterling Park, Cascades, Kincora, and Fairfax County raced to the scene and found fire burning on the exterior of the house before it spread into the home, officials said. Crews quickly ext…
11-Year-Old Killed As Flames Rip Through Maryland Home Overnight, Officials Say 11-Year-Old Killed As Flames Rip Through Maryland Home Overnight, Officials Say 11-Year-Old Killed As Flames Rip Through Maryland Home Overnight, Officials Say
11-Year-Old Killed As Flames Rip Through Maryland Home Overnight, Officials Say An early morning fire tore through a Maryland home, killing an 11-year-old child and leaving a family devastated, officials said. At around 4:20 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, fire crews from the Parsonsburg Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding companies rushed to a house fire on the 31600 block of Zion Road, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. When firefighters arrived, the one-and-a-half-story home was engulfed in flames.  Three adults managed to escape, but told rescuers a child was still trapped inside. Despite rescue efforts, the boy was pronounced dead at the scene af…
Fundraiser Launched For Daughters Of Maryland CNA Shot Before Stewartstown Fire Fundraiser Launched For Daughters Of Maryland CNA Shot Before Stewartstown Fire Fundraiser Launched For Daughters Of Maryland CNA Shot Before Stewartstown Fire
Fundraiser Launched For Daughters Of Maryland CNA Shot Before Stewartstown Fire A fundraiser has been launched to support the daughters of a Maryland CNA and mother of three who was killed in a Stewartstown Borough home before it caught fire. Jennifer Troch, 41, and Michael Shores Jr., 54, both of the first block of North Main Street, were found unconscious on the second floor of a burning home at 2 North Main Street on Sunday, Aug. 3. Firefighters forced entry, carried the pair out in cardiac arrest, and rushed them to WellSpan York Hospital, where they were pronounced dead. Autopsies confirmed both died from gunshot wounds to the head, according to the York County Cor…
6 Firefighters Hospitalized Battling Hoarding-Condition Blaze In Newburgh 6 Firefighters Hospitalized Battling Hoarding-Condition Blaze In Newburgh 6 Firefighters Hospitalized Battling Hoarding-Condition Blaze In Newburgh
6 Firefighters Hospitalized Battling Hoarding-Condition Blaze In Newburgh A weekend fire in Orange County left seven people displaced and several firefighters hospitalized after heavy flames tore through a building. The blaze broke out around 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 187 Broadway in the City of Newburgh, according to the Newburgh Fire Department.  According to an update from the department on Monday, Aug. 18, arriving fire crews saw residents climbing down the fire escape as smoke and flames poured from the rear of the structure.  Firefighters found the main body of the fire on the second floor and began stretching hoses, but their efforts were …
Former Firefighter Critically Injured In Nyack Blaze That Destroyed His Home Former Firefighter Critically Injured In Nyack Blaze That Destroyed His Home Former Firefighter Critically Injured In Nyack Blaze That Destroyed His Home
Former Firefighter Critically Injured In Nyack Blaze That Destroyed His Home A former New York firefighter is fighting for his life after being pulled unconscious from a burning home. The fire broke out around 3:15 a.m. Sunday, July 27, at a residence on Summit Street in the Village of Nyack, as Daily Voice previously reported. Responding officers found flames engulfing the home and heard voices coming from inside. A man and an elderly woman were rescued from the first floor. But a third resident—later identified as Richard Apostle, a former firefighter for the Village of Nyack—was still trapped upstairs, Orangetown Police said. Two officers crawled through heavy …
Gas Leak Forces Evacuations In Woodbury Neighborhood; Crews Still Working On Repairs Gas Leak Forces Evacuations In Woodbury Neighborhood; Crews Still Working On Repairs Gas Leak Forces Evacuations In Woodbury Neighborhood; Crews Still Working On Repairs
Gas Leak Forces Evacuations In Woodbury Neighborhood; Crews Still Working On Repairs Dozens of Hudson Valley families were forced out of their homes after a gas leak sparked an emergency evacuation. The Orange County incident began around 6:20 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, when the Town of Woodbury Police Department received reports of a possible gas leak on Helene Circle. Emergency crews responded and detected elevated gas levels in multiple homes, police said. As a safety precaution, officials ordered evacuations on Helene Circle, Fox Meadow, Plum Court, Teal Court, Sycamore Court, and Walnut Way. A temporary shelter was set up at the Woodbury Senior Center on County Route 105.…
Hero Cops Hear Cries For Help, Rescue 3 From Burning Nyack Home, Including Unconscious Man Hero Cops Hear Cries For Help, Rescue 3 From Burning Nyack Home, Including Unconscious Man Hero Cops Hear Cries For Help, Rescue 3 From Burning Nyack Home, Including Unconscious Man
Hero Cops Hear Cries For Help, Rescue 3 From Burning Nyack Home, Including Unconscious Man Three people were rescued from a burning home in Nyack early Sunday morning, July 27, including an unconscious man pulled from the second floor by responding officers, authorities said. The fire broke out around 3:15 a.m. on Summit Street in the Village of Nyack, according to the Orangetown Police Department. When officers arrived, they confirmed an active house fire. They heard voices coming from inside and found a man and an elderly woman on the first floor trying to escape. Police were able to help both residents outside safely. That’s when they learned another man was still inside — up…
New London Resident Seriously Hurt, Firefighter Injured In 2-Family House Fire New London Resident Seriously Hurt, Firefighter Injured In 2-Family House Fire New London Resident Seriously Hurt, Firefighter Injured In 2-Family House Fire
New London Resident Seriously Hurt, Firefighter Injured In 2-Family House Fire A fast-moving blaze ripped through a two-family home in New London, forcing firefighters to rush inside and pull a trapped resident to safety. New London crews got the call around 9:42 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, after a police officer on patrol spotted smoke billowing from the second floor of a two-and-a-half-story house on Shaw Street. When firefighters arrived, flames and heavy smoke were pouring from the upstairs windows. The victim was rushed to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital with serious injuries. A firefighter was also hurt during the rescue. The department said the firefighter was take…
Multiple Alarms, Scorching Heat: Blaze Goes Up At Apartment High-Rise In Yonkers Multiple Alarms, Scorching Heat: Blaze Goes Up At Apartment High-Rise In Yonkers Multiple Alarms, Scorching Heat: Blaze Goes Up At Apartment High-Rise In Yonkers
Multiple Alarms, Scorching Heat: Blaze Goes Up At Apartment High-Rise In Yonkers Amid blistering heat wave conditions, firefighters battled a multi-alarm blaze that broke out at a high-rise apartment building in Westchester on Wednesday evening, June 25. Crews were met with heavy smoke and fire when they arrived around 354 Nepperhan Ave. in Yonkers, where flames were tearing through several fifth-floor apartments as well as scaffolding surrounding the building, the Yonkers Fire Department said.  Firefighters launched an aggressive attack inside the building and helped evacuate several residents trapped on the upper floors. Searches of fire-damaged apartments turned…
Man Burned, Airlifted As Grill Fire Guts Maryland Home, Dogs Escape Man Burned, Airlifted As Grill Fire Guts Maryland Home, Dogs Escape Man Burned, Airlifted As Grill Fire Guts Maryland Home, Dogs Escape
Man Burned, Airlifted As Grill Fire Guts Maryland Home, Dogs Escape A Maryland man was airlifted with burn injuries and several dogs managed to escape after a two-alarm fire tore through a Garrett County home, state investigators said. The fire broke out shortly after 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, at a single-story home on Loch Deer Road in Oakland, according to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Investigators say the fire started on the rear deck and was caused by a grill. One of the residents found the fire and called 911, officials said.  Crews from the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department and nearby agencies responded and brought the blaze und…
Stewart's Shops Wants Your Blood—And They'll Pay You In Ice Cream To Get It Stewart's Shops Wants Your Blood—And They'll Pay You In Ice Cream To Get It Stewart's Shops Wants Your Blood—And They'll Pay You In Ice Cream To Get It
Stewart's Shops Wants Your Blood—And They'll Pay You In Ice Cream To Get It Giving back has never been sweeter. Stewart’s Shops and the American Red Cross are teaming up once again for their 10th annual ‘Give A Pint, Get A Pint’ campaign, where blood donors throughout the region can trade their good deed for a pint of delicious Stewart’s ice cream or gelato. Throughout the month of June, if you donate blood at a participating Red Cross location, you’ll walk away with a certificate redeemable for a free pint of Stewart’s pre-packaged ice cream or gelato. The partnership has collected more than 104,000 donations since 2016, helping save countless lives while also s…
Fire Kills Father, 2 Sons: New Details Emerge In Cause Of Fatal Goshen Blaze (UPDATE) Fire Kills Father, 2 Sons: New Details Emerge In Cause Of Fatal Goshen Blaze (UPDATE) Fire Kills Father, 2 Sons: New Details Emerge In Cause Of Fatal Goshen Blaze (UPDATE)
Fire Kills Father, 2 Sons: New Details Emerge In Cause Of Fatal Goshen Blaze (Update) Police have released additional details about the devastating Hudson Valley, NY house fire that claimed the lives of a father and his two young sons.  The fire broke out around 8:10 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, at a multi-family residence at 876 Pulaski Highway in the Orange County town of Goshen, as Daily Voice previously reported.  According to New York State Police, an upstairs neighbor first noticed smoke coming from a pipe behind the kitchen stove, immediately evacuated with her two children, and called 911. Just before exiting, the neighbor saw her downstairs neighbor, Shane M…
Three Injured, 13 Displaced In Phillipsburg Fire: Police Three Injured, 13 Displaced In Phillipsburg Fire: Police Three Injured, 13 Displaced In Phillipsburg Fire: Police
Three Injured, 13 Displaced In Phillipsburg Fire: Police Three people were injured and 13 people were displaced after a structure fire tore through a building in Phillipsburg on Friday, May 30, authorities said. At 4:45 p.m., officers, fire and EMS responded to 266 Heckman St. for a structure fire with flames and heavy smoke showing, Phillipsburg police said. Upon arrival, the fire had extended to the top two floors and the attic of the building, a 3-story multi-unit apartment structure, police said. All residents were safely evacuated by police and the fire was brought under control after 90 minutes, officials said. Three people were hospitaliz…
Cops ID Goshen Father, 2 Young Sons Killed In Fire Cops ID Goshen Father, 2 Young Sons Killed In Fire Cops ID Goshen Father, 2 Young Sons Killed In Fire
Cops ID Goshen Father, 2 Young Sons Killed In Fire A father and his two young sons were killed in a devastating house fire Saturday night, May 31, in a Hudson Valley, NY town, authorities said. Shane Munn, 40, and his two sons, ages 12 and 17, all died in the blaze at 876 Pulaski Highway in Goshen at approximately 8:10 p.m., according to New York State Police. Firefighters arrived on scene to find the building completely engulfed in flames, police said. Munn was found dead inside the home, while his two sons were rushed to Garnett Health Medical Center in Wallkill, where they later died from their injuries, according to NYSP.…
15 Displaced After Two-Alarm Fire Tears Through Croton Apartment Building 15 Displaced After Two-Alarm Fire Tears Through Croton Apartment Building 15 Displaced After Two-Alarm Fire Tears Through Croton Apartment Building
15 Displaced After Two-Alarm Fire Tears Through Croton Apartment Building Around 15 people were displaced over Memorial Day weekend after a two-alarm fire tore through a Westchester apartment complex, fire officials said.  The blaze broke out shortly before 9 a.m. on Sunday, May 25, at the Bari Manor Complex in Croton-on-Hudson, located off Old Post Road South, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  Multiple calls to Westchester County Fire Control reported smoke and flames coming from the building. On arrival, firefighters confirmed the presence of smoke, prompting an immediate response from Croton fire units and several mutual aid departm…
2-Alarm Blaze Displaces Dozens At Elmwood Park Apartment Complex, Police Say 2-Alarm Blaze Displaces Dozens At Elmwood Park Apartment Complex, Police Say 2-Alarm Blaze Displaces Dozens At Elmwood Park Apartment Complex, Police Say
2-Alarm Blaze Displaces Dozens At Elmwood Park Apartment Complex, Police Say Sixteen buildings lost power and multiple families were displaced after a 2-alarm fire broke out at an Elmwood Park apartment building overnight, authorities said. A caller reported seeing flames coming from a second-floor unit while driving on Iozia Terrace and called for help, according to Elmwood Park Police Chief Michael Foligno. Patrol officers responded to 78B Iozia Terrace just after 4:45 a.m., where they saw flames coming from the roof near the gutter, Foligno said. Officers immediately evacuated residents from both 78A and 78B, as well as others inside the building. The Elmwood Pa…
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
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 …
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
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…
Quick-Thinking Son Rescues Family From Smoke-Filled Hamden House Fire Quick-Thinking Son Rescues Family From Smoke-Filled Hamden House Fire Quick-Thinking Son Rescues Family From Smoke-Filled Hamden House Fire
Quick-Thinking Son Rescues Family From Smoke-Filled Hamden House Fire A quick-thinking son helped his family escape an overnight house fire in Hamden, Connecticut, that could have turned deadly, according to authorities. Firefighters were called to a residence on Troiano Road in Hamden at approximately 11:30 p.m. Monday, April 2. A family of four lived at the home. Their son detected smoke early and managed to lead everyone out of the smoke-filled home to safety without injuries, Hamden firefighters said. The extent of the damage has not been determined, but the blaze displaced the family. The American Red Cross is assisting them. Hamden fire officials are …
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
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…
Hero Dog Saves Sleeping Woman From Maryland Camper Fire, Officials Say Hero Dog Saves Sleeping Woman From Maryland Camper Fire, Officials Say Hero Dog Saves Sleeping Woman From Maryland Camper Fire, Officials Say
Hero Dog Saves Sleeping Woman From Maryland Camper Fire, Officials Say A Maryland woman is recovering after a heroic dog helped her escape a burning camper trailer blaze, according to the State Fire Marshal. The fire broke out around 2:18 p.m. Friday, April 11, inside a Sunline Solaris camper on Dogwood Court in Millington. At the time, the owner and only occupant was asleep, officials said, when an electrical failure inside the trailer sparked the blaze. There were no smoke alarms inside, but one of the woman's pet dogs began barking and woke her up, alerting her to the danger. The woman tried to put out the fire but wasn’t able to stop it, according to the…
8-Year-Old Girl, Mom Killed in Devastating Norwich House Fire 8-Year-Old Girl, Mom Killed in Devastating Norwich House Fire 8-Year-Old Girl, Mom Killed in Devastating Norwich House Fire
8-Year-Old Girl, Mom Killed in Devastating Norwich House Fire An 8-year-old girl and her mother were killed in an early morning fire at their Connecticut home, authorities said.  The fire broke out just before 1 a.m. on Thursday, April 10, at a home on Otis Street in Norwich, officials said. Three families made up the seven people living at that address, Norwich firefighters said.  A tenant on the third floor was the first to spot the flames, and they ran, horrified, trying to wake up everyone else in the building. They called 911 as well, helping fire crews get there just 10 minutes after they spotted the fire.  Authorities did n…