Halloween wildfire in Downe Township, NJ burns 120 acres, officials say
A wildfire in Downe Township, Cumberland County, has burned 120 acres as of Sunday morning, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
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A wildfire in Downe Township, Cumberland County, has burned 120 acres as of Sunday morning, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
Philadelphia fire crews were dispatched to the 1600 block of Fontain Street just after 10:30 p.m. and were met with heavy flames on the second floor of the building, officials said.
We just wrapped up our driest October in recorded history. The lack of rain has also been a factor in the outbreak of wildfires. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is trying to contain the so-called “Halloween Fire" burning in Downe Township, Cumberland County. It has spread to 120 acres and is about 75% contained at this time. The cause of the Halloween Fire remains under investigation.
Two dogs were rescued from a fire in a 2-story home in West Deptford early Friday morning. There were no injuries and everyone was able to get out of the house safely. Firefighters are still investigating the cause.
Dry conditions in our area continue to spurn wildfires including this one in Cumberland County. The fire started on Halloween and has scorched 110 acres so far. The fire burned in the area of Railroad Avenue between Creek and Ackley roads in Downe Township. Ryan Hughes is tracking the effort to contain the flames.
Fire crews put out flames at a burning home on Crescent Avenue in West Deptford, New Jersey early Friday morning.
Two firefighters were injured in this fire in Coplay, Lehigh County Wednesday night. The two-story twin residence on the 800 block of Catherine Drive caught fire just before 8 p.m. The fire started on the rear deck of the residence and even jumped to the adjoining home. The injured firefighters were treated and released. The cause is under investigation.
Firefighters are getting the upper hand on this wildfire that's burning in Evesham Township, Burlington County. The fire started Wednesday afternoon in the area of Sycamore Avenue. We're told the 40-acre fire is now about 90% contained and no homes are in danger. The cause is under investigation.
Chopper 3 was in Evesham Township Wednesday evening while fire crews worked to contain a brush fire as the Tri-State deals with a record-dry streak. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said 15 buildings are threatened by the flames. There are no evacuations at this point and all roads are still open. Crews are process of setting up a fireline and burning off fuel to keep the fire from spreading.
Five people were displaced and one firefighter was rescued after crews battled a 2-alarm house fire in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Jane Davis, who lives a few houses down from where the fire happened, recorded the cell phone video showing the Ocean City firefighter's rescue.
It was a close call for a firefighter battling a house fire in Ocean City, Cape May County. He was on the balcony as heavy flames poured from the second-floor deck at 16th and West Avenue Saturday morning. No one was seriously injured. Officials say at least five people were displaced. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The American Red Cross is helping people impacted by this fire at an apartment complex in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County along Maryland Circle. We're working to find out how many residents have been displaced and how the fire started. An evacuation center has been set up at Temple Beth El in Allentown.
It's been almost three weeks since the fire destroyed an elementary school on the Saint Francis of Assisi Parish's campus.
It’s been almost three weeks since the fire that destroyed a building at a Delaware County elementary school. It was a devastating loss, but it didn’t stop students and staff from taking part in a cherished annual event on Friday. Madeleine Wright reports they were building hope for the future.
Forest fire crews in New Jersey are preparing in case more fires break out. Fire wardens said they've never seen conditions this dry.
Much of South Jersey is under a red flag warning because of elevated fire danger. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Angie's Luncheonette, a popular South Jersey restaurant, was heavily damaged after an overnight fire in Bordentown.
A popular South Jersey restaurant is heavily damaged after an overnight fire. The owner of Angie's Luncheonette in Bordentown, New Jersey says they're waiting to find out if they can rebuild. Brandon Goldner explains the impact this fire is having on the community.
A wildfire is burning in South Jersey on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Smoke was rising over the Pine Barrens in Manchester Township, Ocean County. New Jersey is under what's considered a very high risk for wildfires. There have been no evacuations so far.
Crews are fighting a massive fire in Chester County. Our chopper is over the scene on Isabella Road in West Nantmeal Township. The fire started just after 9 p.m. Friday. Officials said the lack of fire hydrants in the area is making the fire fight more challenging. No injuries have been reported.
A home on the 200 block of Hunter's Run Road was heavily damaged after a fire Friday morning in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania.
Explosions rock a quiet Chester County neighborhood. One person is dead and neighbors are stunned. The search is on for what sparked the deadly blast. The fire and multiple explosions happened at a home in Honey Brook just before 5 a.m. Friday. Ray Strickland reports reactions from neighbors who say they heard the loud booms.
At last check, a wildfire burning in Pemberton Township, New Jersey is 60% contained. The fire in the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest near Route 70 has burned about 35 acres. Crews have been working since early Wednesday morning to contain the fire. No homes or businesses are in danger.
Investigators are still working to figure out the cause of last week's fire at St. Francis of Assisi School in Springfield, Delaware County.
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The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
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