Archbald (PA) Family Displaced After Saturday Morning Fire
A Saturday morning fire claimed the lives of two family pets while the family was out to breakfast, according to Archbald Fire Chief Robert Harvey.
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Four Escape Glendale (MO) House Fire, Explosion With Minor Injuries
An explosion and fire caused heavy damage to a home in the 800 block of Glen Elm Drive following a reported gas leak Friday morning, authorities said.
Fire Damages LeClaire (IL) Restaurant
A fire severely damaged a LeClaire restaurant early Friday, authorities said.
Firefighter Injured, Two Residents Displaced in Cherryland (CA) Fire
An Alameda County firefighter was injured and two residents were displaced in a home fire here Monday night, officials said.
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Man Charged with Attempted Homicide in Allentown (PA) Fire That Tore Through Row Homes; Woman Rescued, Firefighters Injured
A man is accused of setting a fire that spread to a number of homes Thursday night in Allentown, according to police. Santos Mota-Ramirez was arraigned Friday…
Several Kentucky Firefighters Injured When Roof Collapses During Structure Fire
Six firefighters were injured when a roof collapsed during a fire in Nelson County, according to the Northeast Nelson Fire Protection District. The fire happened Thursday afternoon…
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Downtown L.A. ‘Morrison Hotel’ Building Made Famous By Doors Album Cover Damaged by Fire
A downtown Los Angeles building made famous as the setting of an album cover photo for the legendary rock band the Doors was heavily damaged…
Three-Alarm Derby (CT) House Fire Sends Firefighter to Hospital; Seven Tenants Displaced
A firefighter was sent to the hospital during a 3-alarm fire in a Derby home on Minerva Street on Christmas night, according to officials.
Christmas Morning Fire Kills Two in Massachusetts: ‘Heartbreaking Day’
Two older adults died in a fire in an Acushnet multi-family home early Christmas morning, the Acushnet Fire Department reported.
Dog Killed, Two People Displaced After Aurora (CO) Fire Suspected as Arson
A man was arrested Monday on suspicion of arson after an overnight fire in an Aurora apartment complex killed a dog and left two people…
Fireworks in Basement Explode During House Fire in Spencer (MA)
Fireworks in the basement of a Spencer house exploded as firefighters worked to put out the flames Sunday night.
FDNY Firefighter Seriously Injured in Staten Island House Fire
A firefighter was injured in a house fire in Annadale on Saturday morning.
12 People Displaced After Ansonia (CT) Fire Leaves North Cliff Street House Uninhabitable, Chief Says
A house fire on North Cliff Street forced 12 occupants to evacuate Friday night as 60 to 70 firefighters battled the flames for about three hours, the…
Haverhill (MA) House Fire Displaces Nine Residents Before Holidays
A fast-moving two-alarm fire tore through a three-family home on Wednesday afternoon, displacing nine residents and dealing significant damage.
