Toxic Trio Convicted In HazMat Dumping Scheme Across Baltimore: Maryland AG Toxic Trio Convicted In HazMat Dumping Scheme Across Baltimore: Maryland AG
Toxic Trio Convicted In HazMat Dumping Scheme Across Baltimore: Maryland AG Three men have been convicted for illegally dumping hazardous chemicals across Baltimore, leaving leaking containers of toxic waste scattered in city streets, the Maryland Attorney General's Office announced. Anthony L. Simmons, 55, of Baltimore, Orlando D. Pagan, 39, of Elkridge, and Jeremy Scott Thompson, 33, of Baltimore, were found guilty of improperly disposing of controlled hazardous substances after a months-long investigation by state and local authorities. The case began in February 2023, when Baltimore City firefighters responded to two 911 calls and found multiple drums, bags, an…
Woman Pulled From Oxon Hill Townhouse Fire Dies: Officials Woman Pulled From Oxon Hill Townhouse Fire Dies: Officials
Woman Pulled From Oxon Hill Townhouse Fire Dies: Officials A devastating townhouse fire in Oxon Hill claimed the life of an elderly woman Tuesday night, prompting fire officials to return to the area to provide free smoke alarms and fire safety education. Prince George’s County Fire and Rescue crews responded to the 6100 block of Brandyhall Court shortly before 7 p.m. on Jan. 28 after receiving reports of a fire.  Upon arrival, officials say crews found flames showing from the second floor of a three-story, middle-unit townhouse. Firefighters quickly worked to extinguish the blaze, but an 84-year-old woman was found with critical injuries ins…
Triple Fatal Fire: Mother, Daughter Among Victims In Fast-Moving Blaze At Colonie Home Triple Fatal Fire: Mother, Daughter Among Victims In Fast-Moving Blaze At Colonie Home
Triple Fatal Fire: Mother, Daughter Among Victims In Fast-Moving Blaze At Colonie Home Authorities identified three family members who were killed in a fast-moving house fire that left two others hospitalized in Upstate New York. Colonie Police identified the victims as: Lynne Lyons, 72 Kateleyn Ryan, 33, daughter of Lynne Timothy Ryan, 42, husband to Katelyn Emergency crews in Colonie responded to a residential fire on Locust Park shortly before 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, as Daily Voice reported. Firefighters and police arrived to find the home fully engulfed in flames and multiple residents trapped inside, Colonie Police said. Despite the efforts of first responders, three p…
5 Escape Burning Norwalk House; Smoke Alarms, Home Renovation May Have Saved Them 5 Escape Burning Norwalk House; Smoke Alarms, Home Renovation May Have Saved Them
5 Escape Burning Norwalk House; Smoke Alarms, Home Renovation May Have Saved Them A Fairfield County family of five, including four young children, avoided tragedy early Tuesday morning, Jan. 28, thanks to their smoke detectors, which alerted them to a fire in their Norwalk home. The blaze began just before 4 a.m. on Cudlipp Street. An adult and four kids younger than six were jolted awake by fire alarms, prompting firefighters to respond to the under-construction home in the Rowayton area of the town. Nearly 30 firefighters arrived at the scene and had the fire under control quickly. However, Norwalk Deputy Fire Chief Jonathan Maggio said the outcome could have been muc…
Overnight Fire Closes Restaurant In Latham: 'Can't Wait To Serve You Again' Overnight Fire Closes Restaurant In Latham: 'Can't Wait To Serve You Again'
Overnight Fire Closes Restaurant In Latham: 'Can't Wait To Serve You Again' A Capital Region restaurant is vowing to reopen following an overnight fire. Firefighters in Latham responded to the Metro 7 Diner on Troy-Schenectady Road for an alarm and structure fire at around 10:45 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26. At least six agencies, including the Albany International Airport Fire Department, worked to extinguish the flames. There were no reports of injuries. The restaurant was temporarily closed due to interior fire and water damage, Metro 7 Diner chef and owner Otto Maier said on Facebook. “We truly appreciate your understanding and support during this time, and we can’t …
Support Swells For Beekeeper, School Staffer Who Lost Entire Home In West Chester Fire Support Swells For Beekeeper, School Staffer Who Lost Entire Home In West Chester Fire
Support Swells For Beekeeper, School Staffer Who Lost Entire Home In West Chester Fire Support is flooding in for a Pennsylvania beekeeper and elementary school staffer who lost her entire home to a fire. Chester County resident Anne Svelling was attempting to warm her West Chester home with a fire in the fireplace when flames spread throughout the house early Tuesday, Jan. 21, according to a GoFundMe. “Anne and her daughter Hannah, and their pets, escaped the fire safely,” said campaign organizer Johnny DiGiuseppe. Unfortunately, the family’s home wasn’t as lucky. Dozens of firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the flames in frigid temperatures with limited water resou…
Blaze Destroys Vehicle In I-84 In Kent Blaze Destroys Vehicle In I-84 In Kent
Blaze Destroys Vehicle In I-84 In Kent A fire completely consumed a vehicle on Interstate 84 in the Hudson Valley.  The blaze happened in Putnam County on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at around 2:15 p.m., when a vehicle caught on fire on I-84 in Kent, according to the Lake Carmel Fire Department. Fire crews rushed to the scene and were able to put the flames out.  No injuries were reported and the incident was safely brought under control, firefighters said.  "Remember to keep an eye on your vehicle’s condition to help prevent incidents like this," the department said in a social media post on Thursday, Jan. 23. 
Norwalk Home Destroyed In Blaze Despite Firefighters' Quick Action Norwalk Home Destroyed In Blaze Despite Firefighters' Quick Action
Norwalk Home Destroyed In Blaze Despite Firefighters' Quick Action Firefighters in Connecticut were able to put out a house fire in about 30 minutes Tuesday morning, Jan. 14, but it wasn't enough to save the structure, officials said.  The fire was reported around 8 a.m. at a split-level home on Cindy Lane in Norwalk. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke billowing from the eaves and flames moving through the dining room.  Nearly 30 firefighters helped put out the blaze, but authorities ruled the home unfit to live in after the fire, Norwalk officials said.  Norwalk Fire Department No one was injured in the blaze.  The Norwalk Fire Mars…
Electrical Short Shuts Down School In Yonkers For Day, Prompts Evacuation Electrical Short Shuts Down School In Yonkers For Day, Prompts Evacuation
Electrical Short Shuts Down School In Yonkers For Day, Prompts Evacuation A school in Westchester is holding remote classes following an electrical issue that prompted a response from firefighters. The incident happened on Monday afternoon, Jan. 13 at the Andalusia School in Yonkers at 380 Walnut St., according to Yonkers Deputy Fire Chief of Personnel Joseph Citrone.  Citrone said an electrical short occurred at the building, which caused smoke and blew out some panels and breakers. Con Edison is now working to fix the problem. Parts of the building also lost power, Citrone said, adding that the building was evacuated as a result on Monday.  No …
Driver Cut From Wreckage Following Horrific Crash On I-95 In Westport Driver Cut From Wreckage Following Horrific Crash On I-95 In Westport
Driver Cut From Wreckage Following Horrific Crash On I-95 In Westport Firefighters in Connecticut had to cut a driver from their car following a serious crash early Saturday morning, Jan. 12.  The crash happened just after 3 p.m. on I-95 near Exit 18 in Westport.  Photos of the crash, show a mangled car that seemed no one would survive, but Westport firefighters were able to cut them from the wreckage to rush them to an area hospital.  Authorities did not release the driver's name or their condition.  Little is known about the cause of the crash, but Westport police are investigating the cause. 
Workforce Housing, State-Of-The Art NJ Transit Bus Terminal To Transform Downtown Hackensack Workforce Housing, State-Of-The Art NJ Transit Bus Terminal To Transform Downtown Hackensack
Workforce Housing, State-Of-The Art NJ Transit Bus Terminal To Transform Downtown Hackensack Hackensack is poised for a major transformation as plans for the redevelopment of 133 River St., the site of the city’s aging bus terminal and a long-vacant site of the county probation building move forward. Last week, the Hackensack Planning Board reviewed the Bergen County Improvement Authority’s (BCIA) ambitious proposal to bring a state-of-the-art NJ Transit bus terminal and workforce housing to the city’s downtown. The 387,000-square-foot project will include a 15-story residential tower with 168 units designated for veterans, disabled veterans, and essential workers in fields such as …
Oh, Deer! Watch Crews Rescue Fawn From Icy Saugatuck River In Westport Oh, Deer! Watch Crews Rescue Fawn From Icy Saugatuck River In Westport
Oh, Deer! Watch Crews Rescue Fawn From Icy Saugatuck River In Westport At dawn, firefighters braved freezing temperatures and icy waters to rescue a deer trapped in a river. The Westport Fire Department responded to reports of a doe stuck in the Saugatuck River around 6:45 a.m. Thursday. Crews donned cold-water rescue suits and successfully pulled the deer to safety. Westport firefighters pulled a deer after it got stuck in the ice on the Saugatuck River. Wesport Fire Department Once on firm ground, the animal quickly scampered back into the woods. The firefighters received "fawning praise" for their efforts — without charging the doe a buck.