‘Shelter In Place’: Several Hurt As Lorton Recycling Yard Blaze Shuts Down Highway (UPDATED) ‘Shelter In Place’: Several Hurt As Lorton Recycling Yard Blaze Shuts Down Highway (UPDATED)
‘Shelter In Place’: Several Hurt As Lorton Recycling Yard Blaze Shuts Down Highway (Updated) A towering two-alarm fire that tore through a recycling facility in Lorton forced evacuations, shut down Richmond Highway in both directions, and left several people hospitalized Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 14, officials said. Firefighters were called around 2:27 p.m. to the 9900 block of Richmond Highway, where a massive pile of recycling material was engulfed in flames with one worker trapped inside a crane, according to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue. Crews rescued the worker, who was taken to the hospital along with a firefighter for evaluation. Later, officials said four additional civilia…
Historic Westminster Barn Destroyed In Blaze That Killed 4 Horses, Injured Man Historic Westminster Barn Destroyed In Blaze That Killed 4 Horses, Injured Man
Historic Westminster Barn Destroyed In Blaze That Killed 4 Horses, Injured Man A historic Carroll County barn was reduced to rubble after a massive blaze tore through the three-story structure Sunday afternoon, killing four horses and sending one man to the hospital, officials confirmed. Fire crews were called just after 1 p.m. on Sept. 28 to Bell Road in Westminster, where 911 callers reported flames and heavy smoke pouring from a large brick-and-timber bank barn, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. When the first units arrived, the fire had already engulfed the building.  “Captain 3 (Westminster FD) arrived first to find a working barn fire with horses tr…
Maryland Woman Killed In Three-Alarm Blaze — No Smoke Alarms Found, Officials Say Maryland Woman Killed In Three-Alarm Blaze — No Smoke Alarms Found, Officials Say
Maryland Woman Killed In Three-Alarm Blaze — No Smoke Alarms Found, Officials Say A 69-year-old Maryland woman was killed Friday morning when a three-alarm blaze ripped through her home, authorities announced. Crews from the Corriganville Fire Department were called shortly before noon on Sept. 26 to the 11600 block of Proenty Road NW after a 911 caller reported a house fire with possible entrapment, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Firefighters arrived within minutes to find heavy flames tearing through the two-story home. Crews battled the blaze for nearly an hour before it was brought under control, officials said. Once inside, firefighters found a …
‘His Loss Leaves A Void’: Tributes Pour In For Retired PG County Firefighter Killed In Crash ‘His Loss Leaves A Void’: Tributes Pour In For Retired PG County Firefighter Killed In Crash
‘His Loss Leaves A Void’: Tributes Pour In For Retired PG County Firefighter Killed In Crash A Maryland family is in mourning after a retired firefighter was killed in a tragic car crash. Marshall Milam II is being remembered as "devoted husband, father, brother, son, and friend" following the car accident on Thursday, Sept. 18 that left his family reeling. "My brother was more than family, he was a constant source of love, laughter, and strength," Nate Milam posted on Facebook. "He was a loving husband, a devoted father, and a man who gave so much of himself to everyone around him."  "His loss leaves a void that words can never truly capture."  Facebook via Nate Milan Milam, 5…
2-Alarm Tractor Fire Spreads To Barn In Tivoli 2-Alarm Tractor Fire Spreads To Barn In Tivoli
2-Alarm Tractor Fire Spreads To Barn In Tivoli Firefighters stopped a barn fire from spreading after a tractor caught fire in Dutchess County.  The blaze happened on Monday, Sept. 22, when crews were first dispatched around 2:15 p.m. to Woods Road in Tivoli for a reported tractor fire. While on the way, the call was upgraded to a barn fire, according to the Tivoli Fire Department.  The first arriving engine confirmed a working barn fire, followed quickly by Tivoli’s second engine, which hit the closest hydrant to provide extra water. Firefighters then upgraded the response to a second alarm to bring in more manpower …
Firefighter Injured As Heavy Flames Rip Through East Meadow Home: Police Firefighter Injured As Heavy Flames Rip Through East Meadow Home: Police
Firefighter Injured As Heavy Flames Rip Through East Meadow Home: Police A firefighter was hospitalized after a late-night blaze tore through a two-story home on Long Island, officials announced. The East Meadow Fire Department was dispatched to a residential fire on Maitland Street around 11:46 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, according to Nassau County police. Flames were already ripping through the private dwelling when firefighters arrived, with early reports suggesting occupants might be trapped inside, as K2M Fire Photography photos posted on Facebook show. Engine 612 was first due and stretched lines into operation as mutual aid was requested and a second …
High School Student Killed, 22 Displaced In Fire Night Of Trenton Homecoming: Report High School Student Killed, 22 Displaced In Fire Night Of Trenton Homecoming: Report
High School Student Killed, 22 Displaced In Fire Night Of Trenton Homecoming: Report A devastating three-alarm fire in Trenton killed an 18-year-old high school student and displaced more than 20 people, according to city officials and published reports. The blaze broke out at approx 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19 on the 1200 block of North Olden Avenue and spread across seven houses, according to the City of Trenton's news release and 6abc. Four people were injured, including a firefighter from Hopewell, Mayor Reed Gusciora told New Jersey 101.5. One victim, an 18-year-old male, died. Two victims are stable and one remains in critical condition, the city said. In all, 22 people…
Fire Breaks Out On Norwalk Car Dealership Roof; Smoke Visible For Miles Fire Breaks Out On Norwalk Car Dealership Roof; Smoke Visible For Miles
Fire Breaks Out On Norwalk Car Dealership Roof; Smoke Visible For Miles Norwalk fire crews rushed to a blaze at Garavel Subaru on Main Avenue after witnesses noticed flames and smoke billowing from the roof of the building Friday, Sept 19.  Norwalk Engine 1 was only several hundred yards away when the call came in just after 3 p.m. They were already headed to a motor vehicle accident, but quickly diverted. That fast move kept the fire from spreading. Firefighters found multiple solar panels on the roof burning. Crews stretched a line to the roof and put out the flames. Officials said the fire was knocked down in 10 minutes by 26 firefighters. No injuries …
Funeral Director, Past Fire Commissioner From Verplank Dies At 53: Leaves Behind 3 Kids Funeral Director, Past Fire Commissioner From Verplank Dies At 53: Leaves Behind 3 Kids
Funeral Director, Past Fire Commissioner From Verplank Dies At 53: Leaves Behind 3 Kids A Northern Westchester community is mourning a devoted father, firefighter, Navy veteran, and funeral director who died at the age of 53.  Shawn O’Mara of Verplanck died on Saturday, Sept. 13, according to his obituary.  Born in Peekskill in 1971, O’Mara dedicated his life to service in many forms. He joined the Navy after high school in 1991 and served as a medic during Desert Storm before being honorably discharged in 1994.  Back home, he trained at the American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service and became a licensed funeral director, eventually run…
Person Pulled From Burning Montgomery County Home Dies Despite Rescue Effort (DEVELOPING) Person Pulled From Burning Montgomery County Home Dies Despite Rescue Effort (DEVELOPING)
Person Pulled From Burning Montgomery County Home Dies Despite Rescue Effort (Developing) A person was pulled from a burning Maryland home Thursday afternoon but later died despite firefighters’ efforts to save them, officials said. The blaze broke out just after 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11, in the 7000 block of Persimmon Tree Road near Eggert Road in Cabin John, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer. More than 60 firefighters rushed to the two-story home, where crews reported heavy smoke and confirmed that someone was still trapped inside. The spokesperson said that within two or three minutes, an unconscious person was pulled from the h…
Blaze Erupts At Stafford Shooting Range; Firefighters Rescue Workers Trapped On Roof (PHOTOS) Blaze Erupts At Stafford Shooting Range; Firefighters Rescue Workers Trapped On Roof (PHOTOS)
Blaze Erupts At Stafford Shooting Range; Firefighters Rescue Workers Trapped On Roof (Photos) Fire crews rushed to a Stafford County shooting range after flames tore through the roof and trapped employees, authorities said. The Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department said units were dispatched around 1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, for reports of a structure fire at The Range on Potomac Creek Drive. The fire was reported at The Range in Stafford County. Stafford County Fire and Rescue Firefighters arrived within five minutes and found flames shooting from the roof of the single-story building, officials said. Crews immediately struck a second alarm to bring in additional perso…
Home Invasion Shooting: Man Admits Role In Schenectady Burglary Injuring Resident Home Invasion Shooting: Man Admits Role In Schenectady Burglary Injuring Resident
Home Invasion Shooting: Man Admits Role In Schenectady Burglary Injuring Resident An Albany man admitted to his role in a violent Schenectady home invasion that left a resident shot in the chest. Kyshawn Robinson, 31, pleaded guilty to first-degree burglary in Schenectady County Court on Monday, Sept. 8. The charges stem from an incident on Oct. 24, 2023, when Robinson and another man forced their way into an apartment at 957 State Street in Schenectady, prosecutors said. The victim spotted Robinson on a home security camera and called 911 while heading home. When the victim confronted the intruders, he was shot in the chest with a small-caliber pistol. Robinson was la…