Massive Pittsburgh Fire Kills Man; Hurts First Responders, Displaces 106 People: Authorities Massive Pittsburgh Fire Kills Man; Hurts First Responders, Displaces 106 People: Authorities
Massive Pittsburgh Fire Kills Man; Hurts First Responders, Displaces 106 People: Authorities A five-alarm fire started in a 12th-floor apartment left one dead, two injured, and 106 displaced, authorities say.  The fire broke out in the Roosevelt Building in the 600 block of Penn Avenue just after 10:30 p.m. on Sunday December 11, Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, Pittsburgh Public Safety, and the Red Cross of Great PA said in separate statements.  One person was pronounced deceased at the scene, and their name has yet to be released.  Another person in the building was taken to an area hospital where they remain in serious condition, authorities explained in the releases.&…
One Dead, 25 Displaced In South Jersey Building Fire One Dead, 25 Displaced In South Jersey Building Fire
One Dead, 25 Displaced In South Jersey Building Fire A fire that evacuated a senior housing complex left one person dead and about 25 displaced over the weekend, authorities in Burlington County said. A heavy smoke condition on the third floor of the J. Frank Budd Building on East Pearl Street brought officials from Burlington City to the scene around 11:35 Saturday, Oct. 15. A man was found dead inside of the apartment where the fire was coming from, and one other resident was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police said.  Our Disaster Action Team responded to an apt bldg #fire on E Pearl St in Burlington, opening a reception …
Massive Fire Races Through Camden County Apartments Displacing Nine Families Massive Fire Races Through Camden County Apartments Displacing Nine Families
Massive Fire Races Through Camden County Apartments Displacing Nine Families Twenty-three people from nine families were displaced by a massive fire that tore through a Camden County apartment overnight. The blaze broke out around  11:45 p.m. at the Mansion Apartments in Pine Hill Friday, Oct. 7. Our Disaster Action Team responded to a home #fire on West Branch Ave. in #PineHill, helping 23 people from 9 families, providing Red Cross emergency assistance for things like temporary lodging, food and clothing needs. #DisasterRelief pic.twitter.com/mj8j0LVP2s — Red Cross New Jersey (@NJRedCross) October 8, 2022 First arriving firefighters found heavy fire condition…
26 More Cats From Flood-Ravaged Kentucky Arrive In Massachusetts: MSPCA 26 More Cats From Flood-Ravaged Kentucky Arrive In Massachusetts: MSPCA
26 More Cats From Flood-Ravaged Kentucky Arrive In Massachusetts: Mspca About a month after 20 cats were rescued from devastating flooding in Kentucky, the MSPCA-Angell and Northeast Animal Shelter (NEAS) have welcomed another 26 cats to Massachusetts.  The felines were displaced by flooding that started in July as local animal shelters struggled to house the sudden influx of animals. That's where the MSPCA and NEAS saw an opportunity to help the cats find new homes.  “Since our affiliation with NEAS in 2021, we’ve made it a priority to be involved as much as possible in disaster relief," said Mike Keiley, director of adoption centers and programs at the MSPCA…
12 Miles Of I-81 Remains Closed Day After Deadly 50+ Vehicle Crash In PA: State Police 12 Miles Of I-81 Remains Closed Day After Deadly 50+ Vehicle Crash In PA: State Police
12 Miles Of I-81 Remains Closed Day After Deadly 50+ Vehicle Crash In PA: State Police Approximately 12 miles of Interstate 81 remains closed after a massive crash that left three people dead and sent two dozen to the hospital, according to state police. Snow squalls led to the crash that may have involved up to 60 vehicles starting on I-81 northbound near Minersville, on Monday, Mar. 28, starting around 10:30 a.m., according to Schuylkill County officials. Nearly 18 hours later state police announced that cleanup is only half done and people should continue to avoid the area between Exits 107 through 119. I 81 is still closed NB between Exit 107 and 119. Investigation c…
One Dead After Apartment Fire Breaks Out In Westchester One Dead After Apartment Fire Breaks Out In Westchester
One Dead After Apartment Fire Breaks Out In Westchester Fire officials have reported that one person died after a blaze broke out at an apartment building in Westchester County. The Pelham Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at 17 Fifth Ave. at about 8:10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19, according to a report from the Village of Pelham on Sunday, Feb. 20. Fire officials who spoke to FNTV confirmed that one person has died, and said multiple agencies responded to the three-alarm fire that broke out on the fourth floor of the building. The American Red Cross also worked to assist residents who were displaced during the fire and those in ne…
Three New Counties In Hudson Valley Receive Major Disaster Declaration For Ida Three New Counties In Hudson Valley Receive Major Disaster Declaration For Ida
Three New Counties In Hudson Valley Receive Major Disaster Declaration For Ida Additional relief is coming for some Hudson Valley victims of Tropical Depression Ida following a disaster declaration due to the damage caused by the storm. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that Orange, Putnam, and Rockland counties have become the latest locale to be approved for a “Major Disaster Declaration” to provide federal financial relief. The federal funding will deliver both Individual and Public Assistance for eligible New Yorkers recovering from flooding and other storm-related damages caused by the remnants of Ida. Ro…
Support Surges For Family Of 8 After Fire Destroys Upper Gwynedd Home Support Surges For Family Of 8 After Fire Destroys Upper Gwynedd Home
Support Surges For Family Of 8 After Fire Destroys Upper Gwynedd Home Support is pouring in for a family of eight who lost all of their belongings after a two-alarm fire destroyed their Upper Gwynedd home Wednesday morning. A GoFundMe campaign for the George-Reichley family which consists of two parents and six children ranging in age from 13 to three months, had raised over $800 as of Thursday. Crews arriving just before 10:30 a.m. found heavy flames coming from the second floor of a home in the 400 Block of Carmichael Drive, according to the Upper Gwynedd Fire Department. Multiple area fire and rescue companies responded to the scene. The money raised wil…
New County In Region Now Qualifies For Federal Financial Relief For Storm Ida New County In Region Now Qualifies For Federal Financial Relief For Storm Ida
New County In Region Now Qualifies For Federal Financial Relief For Storm Ida Additional relief is coming for area victims of Tropical Depression Ida following a disaster declaration due to the damage caused by the storm. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that Sullivan County has been the latest locale to be approved for a “Major Disaster Declaration” to provide federal financial relief. The federal funding will deliver both Individual and Public Assistance for eligible New Yorkers recovering from flooding and other storm-related damages caused by the remnants of Ida. Additional counties already approved for Publ…
Lehigh Valley Coach Turns To Community For Support In Flood Cleanup Of Southside Little League Lehigh Valley Coach Turns To Community For Support In Flood Cleanup Of Southside Little League
Lehigh Valley Coach Turns To Community For Support In Flood Cleanup Of Southside Little League A Lehigh Valley coach is turning to the community for help after his little league field was damaged by Hurricane Ida's remnants, which left southeastern Pennsylvania severely flooded last week. Southside Little League coach Roy Ortiz hopes to raise $10,000 on a GoFundMe page to clean up the field, replace damaged equipment, and rebuild the team's concession stand that was destroyed in the flood. The campaign for the Bethlehem-based league raised over $500 as of Sept. 10. "Blood, sweat, and tears went into our beautiful park and within a few hours we are back to square one," Ortiz wro…
Storm Ida: Community Rallies To Support Westchester Family Who 'Lost Everything' Storm Ida: Community Rallies To Support Westchester Family Who 'Lost Everything'
Storm Ida: Community Rallies To Support Westchester Family Who 'Lost Everything' The children of a Westchester family whose parents' home was destroyed by the floodwaters of Storm Ida are asking the public for help through a GoFundMe. Kayla and Karissa Romanelli said their parents' Mamaroneck home was devasted by flooding with more than 10 feet of water rushing through the basement and first floor of their home. "All furniture, cars, appliances, personal belongings, and memories have faced damage due to the storm," the daughters said. "Their home as they know it has been destroyed." To help, they turned to GoFundMe, and to date, the community has turned out to help wit…
Multiple Suspicious Fires Break Out At Area Apartment Complex, Displacing Dozens Multiple Suspicious Fires Break Out At Area Apartment Complex, Displacing Dozens
Multiple Suspicious Fires Break Out At Area Apartment Complex, Displacing Dozens Click here for a new, updated story: Multiple Fires At Area Apartment Complex Intentionally Set, State Police Say Several suspicious fires at a Hudson Valley apartment complex left at last 26, including two children, displaced. The fires broke out around 10:30 p.m., Sunday, April 18 in Dutchess County at numerous units of the Village of Merritt Apartment on Jefferson Boulevard in the Village of Fishkill, said Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police. The Fishkill Fire Department originally responded to the scene for fires in two units, officials said. As they worked to douse …