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6-Year-Old Child Killed In Accidental Shooting In Montgomery Village Home, Police Say (UPDATED) 6-Year-Old Child Killed In Accidental Shooting In Montgomery Village Home, Police Say (UPDATED)
6-Year-Old Child Killed In Accidental Shooting In Montgomery Village Home, Police Say (Updated) Police and firefighters rushed to a Maryland neighborhood Tuesday afternoon after a reported accidental shooting involving a 6-year-old child. Montgomery County Police and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service were dispatched at 2:45 p.m. on Feb. 17, to the 10100 block of Maple Leaf Drive in Montgomery Village for a preliminary report of an accidental shooting involving a child, according to police. First responders entered the townhome and located a 6-year-old boy with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the face. Officers and Fire Rescue personnel provided aid to the child, bu…
Truck Found Teetering On Snowy Guardrail With Driver Trapped Inside In Huguenot Truck Found Teetering On Snowy Guardrail With Driver Trapped Inside In Huguenot
Truck Found Teetering On Snowy Guardrail With Driver Trapped Inside In Huguenot Firefighters undertook a delicate operation after finding a truck perched on a snow-covered guardrail in Orange County — with the driver still trapped inside.  The incident happened on Monday night, Jan. 26, when Huguenot firefighters found the vehicle teetering on the guardrail and close to overturning, the Huguenot Fire Company said. The truck was soon secured so the driver could be rescued, firefighters said.  More information about the crash was not immediately available. 
Fire Goes Up Inside Walls Of Somers Home, Prompts Hours-Long Battle Fire Goes Up Inside Walls Of Somers Home, Prompts Hours-Long Battle
Fire Goes Up Inside Walls Of Somers Home, Prompts Hours-Long Battle Firefighters were called to a residence at a luxury home community in Northern Westchester after a fire broke out inside the walls, officials said.  The blaze began at around 9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, at a residence in the Somers Chase community, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department. When crews arrived, smoke was visible coming from the home, prompting firefighters to move quickly to contain the blaze.  As conditions escalated, more fire companies were requested to help. Firefighters soon discovered that the flames had spread inside the walls near a fireplace…
Historic Poolesville Farmhouse Badly Damaged In Fire Sparked By Smoking Materials (VIDEO) Historic Poolesville Farmhouse Badly Damaged In Fire Sparked By Smoking Materials (VIDEO)
Historic Poolesville Farmhouse Badly Damaged In Fire Sparked By Smoking Materials (Video) A fire tore through a 128-year-old farmhouse in Maryland after smoking materials left smoldering in a first-floor office sparked a blaze that pushed into the second floor and caused heavy damage, Montgomery County fire officials said. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews were called to the 18900 block of Beallsville Road, near Jerusalem Road on Muldoon Farm, around 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, for reports of smoke coming from the main house, according to MCFRS spokesperson Pete Piringer. Firefighters pulled up to find smoke showing from the historic two-story farmhouse, built in 1897.  P…
Gas Leak Forces Evacuation At Brookfield Elementary School, Fire Crews Say Gas Leak Forces Evacuation At Brookfield Elementary School, Fire Crews Say
Gas Leak Forces Evacuation At Brookfield Elementary School, Fire Crews Say Students and staff were evacuated from a Fairfax County elementary school after a gas leak sent firefighters rushing to the scene in Chantilly, officials said. Fire crews responded to Brookfield Elementary School on Lees Corner Road on Thursday, Nov. 20, after reports of a gas leak inside the building, Fairfax County, November 20, afternoon, Fairfax County Fire/Rescue said. Firefighters said Washington Gas workers also responded to locate and secure the source of the leak.  “The school was evacuated. No injuries,” the department said. Photos from the scene showed multiple units stage…
Crane Crashes Through Roof Of Hamilton Home Crane Crashes Through Roof Of Hamilton Home
Crane Crashes Through Roof Of Hamilton Home A crane toppled over and came crashing through the roof of a New Jersey home on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Local firefighters shared a photo from the scene on Lea Drive in Hamilton (Mercer County) following the mid-afternoon incident. According to 6ABC Action News it was not clear whether or not anyone was injured.
Police Helicopter Spots Massive Fire Ripping Through Great Falls Buildings (PHOTOS) Police Helicopter Spots Massive Fire Ripping Through Great Falls Buildings (PHOTOS)
Police Helicopter Spots Massive Fire Ripping Through Great Falls Buildings (Photos) A late-night fire tore through multiple buildings in Virginia after a police helicopter spotted flames. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue crews were called to the 11110 block of Georgetown Pike in Great Falls before midnight, when a police helicopter returning from a call noticed the flames and alerted firefighters, officials said. Units arrived to find heavy fire showing from several buildings, officials said. @ffxfirerescue Battalion 1 always up to the challenge. Couldn’t be prouder of the firefighters who met this fire head on. #bestjobever pic.twitter.com/EkCL3VxNcm — Dave Bentley (@Da…
5 Hospitalized After Cement Truck T-Bones Car At Busy White Plains Intersection 5 Hospitalized After Cement Truck T-Bones Car At Busy White Plains Intersection
5 Hospitalized After Cement Truck T-Bones Car At Busy White Plains Intersection A busy Westchester intersection was the scene of a serious crash involving a cement truck and a car on Monday, Sept. 8, police said. The collision happened in White Plains around 2:50 p.m. on Monday at the intersection of Bryant Avenue and Mamaroneck Avenue, according to White Plains Police Commissioner David Chong.  The crash involved a cement truck and a Subaru carrying four passengers. The truck had only its driver inside. Chong said the Subaru was T-boned in the crash. While three of the car’s passengers were able to get out on their own, the front-seat passenger became trapped an…
EHT Driver Trapped After Vehicle Rolls Down 40 Ft Embankment: FD EHT Driver Trapped After Vehicle Rolls Down 40 Ft Embankment: FD
EHT Driver Trapped After Vehicle Rolls Down 40 Ft Embankment: FD A driver was rescued after their vehicle rolled down a 40 foot embankment following a crash on the Garden State Parkway Sunday, Sept. 7, authorities said. At 1:20 p.m., firefighters responded to the parkway in Egg Harbor Township and saw an SUV which had rolled over several times down a 40 foot embankment, the Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company said. The driver was trapped, firefighters said. Firefighters had to perform a complex stokes basket, haul line operation and rescue, fire officials said. The patient was removed and transported by the Egg Harbor Township rescue squad to a nearby hospita…
Man Falls From Pawling Middle School Roof, Airlifted To Hospital Man Falls From Pawling Middle School Roof, Airlifted To Hospital
Man Falls From Pawling Middle School Roof, Airlifted To Hospital A man was airlifted to the hospital after falling from a roof at a Dutchess County middle school. The incident happened on Friday night, Sept. 5, at Pawling Middle School, according to Pawling Fire Chief Everett White. At around 8:45 p.m., emergency responders were dispatched to the school at 80 Wagner Rd. for reports of a 50-year-old man who had fallen 15 to 20 feet from one roof onto a secondary roof, White said. Pawling firefighters were called minutes later to help with removing the victim from the roof and to establish a landing zone for an air medical transport. Fire crews helped mov…
Woman Severely Burned In Killingly House Fire Dies 2 Weeks After Blaze Woman Severely Burned In Killingly House Fire Dies 2 Weeks After Blaze
Woman Severely Burned In Killingly House Fire Dies 2 Weeks After Blaze The 75-year-old woman who was seriously injured in a Connecticut house fire earlier this month has died, officials announced.  Kathy Samuelson was severely burned in a house fire on Hartford Pike in Killingly on Aug. 7, Connecticut State Police said.  Firefighters were called to the home around 1:30 p.m. and found Samuelson inside. Paramedics airlifted her to a burn center, but doctors were unable to save her. She died on Aug. 21, authorities announced Thursday.  Crews told news outlets that there were hoarding conditions inside the home, which complicated putting out the bl…
Water Caused Fire That Gutted Popular Oceanfront Restaurant In Seaford, Owner Says Water Caused Fire That Gutted Popular Oceanfront Restaurant In Seaford, Owner Says
Water Caused Fire That Gutted Popular Oceanfront Restaurant In Seaford, Owner Says For years, Crabby Amy’s was a summer staple in Seaford — now, after a devastating fire, its future hangs in the balance. By sunrise Friday, Aug. 22, only charred remains of the beloved seafood restaurant lay where loyal patrons long gathered for lobster rolls, crab cakes, and cocktails along the marina. Firefighters responded to the Treasure Island Marina on Ocean Avenue at around 9:20 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, as Daily Voice reported. The Wantagh Fire Department and neighboring companies found the building fully engulfed in flames. Six unoccupied boats docked nearby sustained damage, and th…
Two Barns Collapse, Tractors Destroyed In $500K Fire At Cold Springs Farm Two Barns Collapse, Tractors Destroyed In $500K Fire At Cold Springs Farm
Two Barns Collapse, Tractors Destroyed In $500K Fire At Cold Springs Farm Flames tore through a Carroll County farm Tuesday afternoon, burning down two barns and destroying multiple tractors in a blaze that caused more than half a million dollars in damage, officials said. The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office said the fire broke out just after noon on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at Cold Springs Farm on Hawks Hill Road in New Windsor. Office Of The Maryland State Fire Marshal A passerby spotted flames around 12:10 p.m. and called for help, officials said. More than 50 firefighters from New Windsor and surrounding departments battled the two-alarm fire for three hours …
4-Year-Old Killed, 5-Year-Old Brother Seriously Injured In Oakland Pedestrian Crash (UPDATE) 4-Year-Old Killed, 5-Year-Old Brother Seriously Injured In Oakland Pedestrian Crash (UPDATE)
4-Year-Old Killed, 5-Year-Old Brother Seriously Injured In Oakland Pedestrian Crash (Update) Authorities have released new details in a crash that killed a child Thursday, July 24 in Oakland. In an updated news release sent out Friday, July 25, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said that a 4-year-old boy was killed an his 5-year-old brother (according to family) was seriously injured, after being struck by a 56-year-old woman on Ramapo Valley Road and East Oak Street at approximately 3:45 p.m. A 32-year-old woman and 9-month old girl were also injured in the crash. At the scene. Kyle Mazza UNF News for Daily Voice The motorist stayed at the scene and is coope…
PHOTOS: Flames Tear Through Outside Of Peekskill Home PHOTOS: Flames Tear Through Outside Of Peekskill Home
Photos: Flames Tear Through Outside Of Peekskill Home A fast response by firefighters helped prevent major damage during a house fire in northern Westchester on Monday morning, July 21.  City of Peekskill Fire Department crews were called to a home on Bernard Road in the Highland Park neighborhood around 10 a.m., the department said. When firefighters arrived, they found active flames on the outside of a single-family home. The fire was beginning to spread to an outside wall. Crews quickly put out the flames and checked inside the house to confirm the fire had not spread further. Thanks to a quick call to 911 and a rapid response, firef…
Fuel Leak Sparks Boat Fire In Maryland Sending One Overboard: Officials Fuel Leak Sparks Boat Fire In Maryland Sending One Overboard: Officials
Fuel Leak Sparks Boat Fire In Maryland Sending One Overboard: Officials A boat fire in Western Maryland sent two people to the hospital and forced one person to jump overboard to escape the flames, according to state investigators. Shortly before noon on Tuesday, July 15, fire crews were called to Paradise Point Road in Oakland for a boat fire, the State Fire Marshal’s Office announced. Investigators said the owner of the boat — a 23-foot 1988 Supra Saltare — had just discovered a leak in the fuel tank and was working on it with others when the fire broke out. While completing repairs, electrical equipment on the boat was energized, igniting gasoline vapors in…
Woman Rescued From Roof In North Plainfield Fire (VIDEO) Woman Rescued From Roof In North Plainfield Fire (VIDEO)
Woman Rescued From Roof In North Plainfield Fire (Video) A woman escaped a fire after being rescued from the roof of her home in North Plainfield early Friday morning, July 11, authorities said. At 1:25 a.m., first responders were dispatched to 489 Richard Way and found the residence engulfed in flames with several residents standing on the front lawn, North Plainfield police said. One woman was still inside the residence, police said. Officials began rescue attempts, however the woman was extremely frightened to leave the roof area, police said. Firefighters extended a large ladder onto the roof so she could be rescued, police said. To view foo…
Horse Rescued From Manure Pit In Lancaster County After Fire Company’s Training Pays Off Horse Rescued From Manure Pit In Lancaster County After Fire Company’s Training Pays Off
Horse Rescued From Manure Pit In Lancaster County After Fire Company’s Training Pays Off A horse was rescued from a manure pit in Lancaster County on Monday, July 7, the Robert Fulton Fire Company announced. Firefighters were dispatched to the 200 block of Cedar Hill Road in Little Britain Township at 8:20 a.m. for a report of a horse trapped in the pit. Engine 89-2, Brush 89, and Squad 89 responded, according to the fire company. Personnel used rescue slings and a crane truck to lift the horse out. The slings were donated by the towing and recovery division of Lancaster FleetPride, and the crane was supplied by SS Diesel Equipment LLC, the department said. The fire company cl…
Blaze Breaks Out At Vanessa’s Corner Pub In Carroll County, Fire Marshal On Scene (UPDATED) Blaze Breaks Out At Vanessa’s Corner Pub In Carroll County, Fire Marshal On Scene (UPDATED)
Blaze Breaks Out At Vanessa’s Corner Pub In Carroll County, Fire Marshal On Scene (Updated) Flames tore through a well-known Maryland restaurant early Tuesday morning. Dozens of firefighters rushed to Vanessa’s Corner Pub in Carroll County after a fire broke out before dawn, causing extensive damage and prompting an ongoing investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. The fire started just before 4 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, at the restaurant located at 2600 Liberty Road, officials said. Firefighters from the Carroll County Department of Fire & EMS, Mt. Airy, Winfield, and several other area fire departments arrived to find heavy smoke and flames within the restau…
Cops Need Help ID'ing Driver Killed In Fiery Single-Car Crash In Port Washington Cops Need Help ID'ing Driver Killed In Fiery Single-Car Crash In Port Washington
Cops Need Help ID'ing Driver Killed In Fiery Single-Car Crash In Port Washington Authorities are asking for help in identifying a driver who died in a fiery, single-car crash on Long Island. The early morning wreck happened in Port Washington, on Roslyn West Shore Road near Seaview Boulevard, at around 2:20 a.m. Monday, June 30, Port Washington Police told Daily Voice. Emergency crews responding to reports of a car fire found a sedan that had veered off the northbound side of the roadway and was fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters from the Port Washington Fire Department quickly extinguished the blaze, but the driver—who was the sole occupant—was pronounced dead at …
Septic Truck Flips, Dump Truck Crashes Into Trees On Route 7 In Loudoun County: State Police Septic Truck Flips, Dump Truck Crashes Into Trees On Route 7 In Loudoun County: State Police
Septic Truck Flips, Dump Truck Crashes Into Trees On Route 7 In Loudoun County: State Police A septic truck rolled, a dump truck slammed into trees, and a driver had to be cut out of the wreck — all on a Loudoun County highway, Virginia State Police said. Troopers responded at 2:15 p.m. on Friday, June 13, to a wreck on the ramp from Route 267 west to the Route 7 Bypass, according to police. One dump truck ended up smashed into trees. The other truck, a fully loaded septic hauler, rolled onto its side and pinned the driver in the seat. The right and center lanes of Route 7 Bypass were shut down, along with the ramp, while fire crews worked to rescue the driver. The af…
New Wawa In Jackson Township Hosting Grand Opening: Here's What To Know New Wawa In Jackson Township Hosting Grand Opening: Here's What To Know
New Wawa In Jackson Township Hosting Grand Opening: Here's What To Know A Wawa is opening in Ocean County and the convenience store chain will celebrate the new location. The new Wawa will be open at 584 Cedar Swamp Road in Jackson Township on Thursday, June 12, the company said in a news release. A countdown celebration will start at 7:45 a.m. before the store officially opens at 8 a.m. A grand opening ceremony will then be held at 8:30 a.m. The first 100 customers will get free "Popping Bubbles & Positivity" t-shirts. After a ribbon cutting, the store will host a "Hoagies for Heroes" sandwich-building competition between police officers and firefighters.…
New Wawa In Pottstown Hosting Grand Opening: Here's What To Know New Wawa In Pottstown Hosting Grand Opening: Here's What To Know
New Wawa In Pottstown Hosting Grand Opening: Here's What To Know A Wawa is opening in Montgomery County and the convenience store chain will celebrate the new location. The new Wawa will be open at 157 Evergreen Road in Pottstown on Thursday, June 12, the company said in a news release. A countdown celebration will start at 7:45 a.m. before the store officially opens at 8 a.m. A grand opening ceremony will then be held at 8:30 a.m. The first 100 customers will get free "Popping Bubbles & Positivity" t-shirts. After a ribbon cutting, the store will host a "Hoagies for Heroes" sandwich-building competition between police officers and firefighter…
Mother, 3 Children Hospitalized After Car Overturns In Yonkers Crash Mother, 3 Children Hospitalized After Car Overturns In Yonkers Crash
Mother, 3 Children Hospitalized After Car Overturns In Yonkers Crash Six people, including a mother and her three children, were hospitalized after a two-car crash in Westchester that left one vehicle overturned, police said. The crash happened around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, in the area of Edgewood Avenue and Kimball Avenue in Yonkers, according to Yonkers Police Detective Lt. Frank DiDomizio.  Responding officers and firefighters found one of the vehicles flipped onto its side with a mother and three children inside. The other car involved in the crash was occupied by two adults, DiDomizio said. All six people sustained what appeared to be minor …
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…
Blaze Destroys Mail Truck In Union Vale: Now Under Investigation Blaze Destroys Mail Truck In Union Vale: Now Under Investigation
Blaze Destroys Mail Truck In Union Vale: Now Under Investigation A US Postal Service truck caught fire in Dutchess County on Tuesday afternoon, May 27, but luckily, firefighters were able to stop any mail from being damaged. The blaze happened at around 4:40 p.m. on Tuesday, when a mail truck caught fire at the intersection of Camby Road and Old Camby Road in Union Valew, according to the town's fire department.  When crews arrived, they found an active fire in the engine compartment of the USPS vehicle, which had begun to extend into the passenger area. More first responders arrived shortly after and quickly worked to extinguish the blaze. Firefig…
Fire Rips Through Vacant Burtonsville House Overnight, Cause Under Investigation: Officials Fire Rips Through Vacant Burtonsville House Overnight, Cause Under Investigation: Officials
Fire Rips Through Vacant Burtonsville House Overnight, Cause Under Investigation: Officials A fast-moving fire tore through a vacant house in Montgomery County early Thursday morning, drawing more than 50 firefighters to the scene. Just after 3 a.m. on May 22, Montgomery County Fire & Rescue responded to a blaze in a single-family cape cod-style home in the 15100 block of Peach Orchard Drive, between Siebel Drive and Thompson Road, according to a department spokesperson. Fire crews arrived to find heavy fire showing from the basement and first floor. The flames had burned through part of the floor and spread throughout the house. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO Firefighters performed a p…
Falmouth Teen Killed In Crash After Leaving Prom: Community Mourns Bright Future Lost Falmouth Teen Killed In Crash After Leaving Prom: Community Mourns Bright Future Lost
Falmouth Teen Killed In Crash After Leaving Prom: Community Mourns Bright Future Lost An 18-year-old high school senior from Massachusetts who was killed in a single-vehicle crash after leaving her Falmouth High School prom is being remembered for her kindness, compassion, and the many friendships she left behind. Ava Lodico had just left the prom on Saturday, May 17, when she crashed her Range Rover near Acapesket Road and Casey’s Way in Falmouth. Police said the vehicle was engulfed in flames when they arrived at the scene. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and rushed her to a nearby hospital, where doctors pronounced her dead. She was the only person inside the v…
Baby Turkeys Rescued By Gloucester City Firefighters Baby Turkeys Rescued By Gloucester City Firefighters
Baby Turkeys Rescued By Gloucester City Firefighters Some baby turkeys owe firefighters in Camden County a debt of gratitude or at least a “gobble gobble.” On Friday, May 16, firefighters responded to Lambert Avenue after residents reported hearing what sounded like ducks in a sewer drain, the Gloucester City Fire Department said. The four babies turned out to be chicks, and they were retrieved from the sewer drain, firefighters said. After making sure they were okay, the chicks were reunited with their mother, who was surely very grateful, firefighters said.
Baltimore Firefighter On Life Support To Save Dozens Of Lives With Organ Donation, Family Says Baltimore Firefighter On Life Support To Save Dozens Of Lives With Organ Donation, Family Says
Baltimore Firefighter On Life Support To Save Dozens Of Lives With Organ Donation, Family Says Baltimore is standing still as the community prepares to say goodbye to one of its own—a hero who never stopped putting others first. Fire Lt. Mark Dranbauer, a 23-year veteran of the Baltimore City Fire Department, remains on life support after suffering a devastating medical emergency while working a fire scene earlier this week, officials announced. He fell down a ladder while battling a blaze on West Sarasota Street in downtown Baltimore on Monday, according to CBS. While his injuries are too severe to survive, Mark’s story isn’t over.  In true firefighter fashion, his family say…
NJ Man Killed In Mobile Home Fire: Avenel FD NJ Man Killed In Mobile Home Fire: Avenel FD
NJ Man Killed In Mobile Home Fire: Avenel FD A 65-year-old man was killed in a fire at his Avenel mobile home early morning Wednesday, May 14, authorities said. At 4:20 a.m., firefighters responded to Hiram Homes near South Inman Avenue and North Second Street after receiving a report of a fire, Cory Spillar with the Avenel Fire Department said. Firefighters broke down the door and found the man, who was not identified, sitting in a chair in the kitchen, Spillar said. The man was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, Spillar said. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control in 20 minutes, Spillar said. T…