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Southington, CT
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Tractor-Trailer Erupts In Flames On I-84 In Southington, Drawing Tanker Response
A tractor-trailer burst into flames on I-84, forcing firefighters to call for more water and foam as crews beat back the intense blaze. The fire broke out around 12:55 a.m. in the eastbound lanes between Exits 32 and 33 in Southington. Crews found the detached Amazon trailer fully engulfed in fire. The cab had pulled away, leaving the driver safe. The fire was so intense that firefighters needed extra water and foam to contain it. South Kensington sent a tanker to help crews at the scene. Officials do not believe any dangerous chemicals were in the truck.
Commack, NY
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Car Erupts In Flames On Long Island Highway: Firefighters
A car went up in flames on a Long Island highway on Tuesday, Aug. 18, according to emergency responders. The vehicle caught fire around 12:30 p.m. on the Sunken Meadow Parkway near Exit SM1, the Commack Fire Department said. Firefighters arrived and extinguished the blaze without incident, officials said. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation, News 12 Long Island reported. A photo from the scene showed the car smoking on the side of the road with firefighters surrounding it. A fire engine was parked in the grass next to the highway.
Germantown, MD
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Hero Firefighter Revives Large Dog Saved From Burning Germantown Home
Two dogs were saved from a Maryland townhouse fire on Sunday, Aug. 16. Crews were dispatched to the 20100 block of Club Hill Drive in Germantown at approximately 5:17 p.m. after a neighbor spotted smoke coming from the middle-of-the-row townhouse, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service officials. Firefighters arrived to find a kitchen fire burning on the first floor with flames extending upstairs, prompting a response that ultimately brought approximately 50 firefighters to the scene. As crews worked through the home, they found both dogs inside and carried them to saf…
Suffern, NY
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Box Truck Slams Into Pole In Front Of Walmart In Airmont, Driver Injured
A truck driver was injured after crashing into a pole in front of a Walmart in Rockland County. The crash happened on Monday afternoon, July 27, when a box truck hit a utility pole on Route 59 in front of the Walmart in Airmont, according to Ramapo Police. Firefighters used specialized equipment to rescue the driver from the wreckage, police said. The driver sustained minor injuries. Police did not say what caused the crash.
Ellicott City, MD
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Roof Collapse, 2nd Alarm Issued As Massive Ellicott City Townhouse Fire Injures Firefighters
A quiet Monday morning erupted into chaos as flames ripped through two Maryland townhouses, forcing firefighters into a defensive battle against a rapidly spreading blaze. The fire broke out around 6:40 a.m. on Monday, July 27, in the 2600 block of Legends Way in Ellicott City, where Howard County firefighters responded after multiple 911 callers reported seeing smoke near Turf Valley Resort. As crews searched the area, they found heavy fire already burning through the roof of a townhouse. The blaze had grown so intense that commanders quickly struck a second alarm. Ellicott City | 260…
Putnam Valley, NY
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Blaze Destroys Car On Putnam Valley Road
A vehicle was destroyed in an overnight fire in Putnam County — but everyone inside escaped. The incident happened at around 1 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, when firefighters were dispatched to a reported vehicle fire on Canopus Hollow Road in Putnam Valley, according to the Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department. When firefighters arrived, they found the vehicle fully engulfed in flames. Fortunately, everyone inside had gotten out of the vehicle before emergency crews reached the scene. Firefighters brought the blaze under control and extinguished it without incident, according…
Red Bank, NJ
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Early Morning Fire Displaces Nine People In Red Bank: Red Cross
A structure fire severely damaged a home in Red Bank on Thursday morning, July 9. At 2:33 a.m., firefighters responded to the home on Chestnut Street for the blaze, which required all Red Bank units and other departments providing mutual aid, the Red Bank Fire Department said. The Red Cross said it assisted in nine people in two families with emergency assistance for temporary lodging, food, clothing, other immediate needs.
Templeton-Philipston, MA
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60 Cars Destroyed As Fire, Explosions Rip Through Auto Auction Lot In Templeton
Dozens of cars burned and were destroyed when a fire tore through a central Massachusetts auto auction yard. A 911 call sent firefighters rushing to the three-alarm blaze at Insurance Auto Auctions on Baldwinville Road in Templeton at around 2 a.m. Thursday, July 2. Crews rushed to find multiple vehicles fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters from several regional departments responded to get the blaze under control. Gardner firefighters said that about 60 cars were destroyed. No injuries have been reported. Multiple vehicles were scheduled for an auction at…
Roxbury-Mount Arlington, NJ
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2-Alarm Fire Emits Heavy Smoke: Mount Arlington FD
A two-alarm fire sent plumes of smoke into the sky in Mount Arlington Tuesday, June 16, authorities said. At 6:15 p.m., firefighters responded to a structure fire on Howard Blvd. and found heavy fire and smoke showing, Mount Arlington Fire & Rescue said. A second alarm was immediately tolled, requesting additional units to the scene, firefighters said. Firefighters stretched multiple companies as they worked to extinguish the fire that spread throughout the residence, fire officials said. All occupants were evacuated from the residence, firefighters said. The fire was eventually k…
Putnam Valley, NY
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Driver Hospitalized After Car Flips Against Tree In Putnam Valley
A driver was taken to a hospital after a crash in Putnam County that left a vehicle perched on its side against a tree. The crash happened in Putnam Valley on Monday, June 15, when firefighters responded to Peekskill Hollow Road just before 5:20 p.m. and found the vehicle rolled over on its side. The trapped driver had to be rescued, firefighters said. They were later taken to a hospital to be evaluated, according to the department. More details about the cause of the crash were not immediately available.
Roxbury-Mount Arlington, NJ
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Two-Alarm House Fire In White Meadow Lake: FD
A two-alarm house fire in Morris County sent plumes of smoke into the sky on Wednesday, June 10, authorities said. At 1:20 p.m., an officer reported heavy smoke on White Meadow Road in White Meadow Lake, as first responders began receiving 911 calls reporting a blaze, White Meadow Lake Fire Company #5 said. Firefighters arrived on scene and confirmed heavy fire conditions in the back of the residence, prompting a second alarm to be tolled, requesting additional units to the scene, fire officials said. An aggressive fire attack was launched and the blaze was eventually brought under co…
Mamaroneck, NY
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Firefighter Hurt, Residents Displaced After House Fire In Larchmont
A firefighter was injured and several residents were forced from their home after a fire broke out at a residence in Westchester County, officials said. The fire began at around 4:49 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, at a home located at 1 Mayhew Ave. in the Village of Larchmont, according to the Larchmont Fire Department. Crews arrived at the scene within about three minutes and found smoke coming from the second floor of the residence. Firefighters first confirmed that everyone inside had safely left the home before moving in to put out the visible flames and check for exte…
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