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Brush fire
Lorton, VA
Police & Fire
Massive Boathouse Fire Engulfs Structure In Lorton, Spreads To Brush (
Video
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A busy night for firefighters in Northern Virginia ended with a boathouse fully engulfed in flames, sending fire ripping into nearby brush and drawing a massive response. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue crews were called after midnight on Monday morning to the 10700 block of Old Colchester Road in Lorton, where there was a reported building fire. It was their fifth call to a working fire in 24 hours, according to the department. Upon arrival, firefighters found a fully-involved boathouse fire that extended to nearby brush in the area due to heavy winds. Flames had pushed beyond th…
Middletown-Wallkill, NY
News
NJ Pilot ID'd In Fiery Plane Crash At Kobelt/Walkill Airport (
Update
)
An 80-year-old pilot from New Jersey was killed when his small plane crashed at a Hudson Valley airport on Saturday, Sept. 27, state police said in an update. Gerald "Jerry" Cotter, 80, of Milford (Hunterdon County), was attempting to take off from Kobelt/Wallkill Airport in Shawangunk, NY when the small plane crashed and caught fire around 2:25 p.m., NYSP said. Cotter, who was the only person on board, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Federal Aviation Administration has been notified. The investigation is ongoing.
Haverstraw, NY
Traffic
Downed Pole, Brush Fire Closes Route 9W In Haverstraw: Here's Where To Avoid
A stretch of Route 9W in Rockland County is expected to remain closed through the overnight hours on Friday, July 25, after a downed utility pole forced emergency repairs and traffic detours. The closure began at around 3 p.m,, when northbound Route 9W was shut down between Route 304 and Short Clove Road in Haverstraw, according to Clarkstown Police. Orange & Rockland crews are currently on the scene working to repair the damage. A brush fire also started at the scene, according to 511NY traffic reports. Although initial estimates suggested the road would reopen within an …
Putnam Valley, NY
Police & Fire
Wind-Whipped Blaze Scorches 19 Acres In Putnam Valley
A fast-moving brush fire fueled by wind and dry conditions scorched nearly 20 acres of wooded land in Putnam County, firefighters said. The fire broke out around 1:15 p.m. on Friday, April 18 near 926 Peekskill Hollow Rd. in Putnam Valley, the Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department said on Monday, April 21. When firefighters arrived, they found a large brush fire burning under the power lines and spreading quickly through dry leaves and thick vegetation. Steep, rocky terrain made access difficult, prompting a mutual aid response from several surrounding fire departments.…
Putnam Valley, NY
Police & Fire
Massive Brush Fire Closes Route 21 Stretch In Putnam Valley, Draws Multi-County Response
A large brush fire in Putnam County prompted an emergency response from fire departments across the Hudson Valley on Friday afternoon, April 18, and caused a stretch of road to close. The blaze, located in Putnam Valley in the area of Peekskill Hollow Road (Route 21) near Seifert Lane, triggered a significant mutual aid effort as firefighters worked to contain the flames and prevent the fire from spreading further, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday at around 5:30 p.m. As of 5:30 p.m., Peekskill Hollow Road was closed from the Taconic State Parkway to Seifert Lane …
Gaithersburg, MD
Police & Fire
Brush Fire Spreads Near Gaithersburg Roadway, Crews Battle Flames In Maryland (
Developing
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Firefighters swarmed a wooded area in Gaithersburg on Wednesday afternoon after a brush fire flared up near a busy intersection and began spreading rapidly through dense vegetation. According to Montgomery County Fire & Rescue spokesperson David Pazos, the first call came in around 3:55 p.m. on March 26, sending multiple units to the scene near Brink Road and Wightman Road. Crews arrived to find flames burning about 200 feet off the roadway, where thick brush and trees were fueling the spread, which was also aided by windy conditions. Twitter/@DavidPazos15 Pazos said the fire e…
Mamaroneck, NY
Police & Fire
Massive Fire Destroys Home, Sparks Brush Fire Amid High Winds In Mamaroneck
A devastating house fire in Westchester required a massive emergency response as high winds fueled the flames and ignited a brush fire, officials said. The blaze began on Saturday, March 8, at around 8:10 a.m. at 2 Carroll Lane in Mamaroneck, where arriving fire crews encountered a fast-moving inferno that had fully engulfed the home, according to the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department. Strong winds worsened the situation, carrying embers onto nearby properties and placing adjacent homes at risk. View this post on Instagram A post share…
Gloucester Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Firefighters Battle Gloucester Township Wildfire
New Jersey firefighters battled two large wildfires this weekend, with 314 acres total burned across the state, officials said. A fast-moving brush fire in Gloucester Township scorched 40 acres and forced evacuations Saturday night, while a separate wildfire in Hopewell Township has burned 274 acres and is threatening 30 homes, authorities said. Gloucester Township Fire Burns 40 Acres A Gloucester Township Police officer spotted flames near Primrose Lane off Erial Road at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, the Gloucester Township Police Department said. Around the same time, a c…
Leesburg, VA
Police & Fire
15 Acres Of Land On Fire In Loudoun County (
Developing
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15-Acre Brush Fire Burns In Loudoun County, Crews Battling Blaze Firefighters are battling a large brush fire that has scorched approximately 15 acres in Loudoun County, officials confirmed. Multiple units are operating on a 10+ acre brush fire south of Waterford. If you see a large column of smoke around this... Posted by Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association - IAFF Local 3756 on Saturday, March 1, 2025 Loudoun County Fire and Rescue crews responded to the 15900 block of Rosemont Farm Place on Saturday, March 1, after the fire broke out and began quickly spreading. Crews were …
Lancaster, PA
News
Firefighters Turn Fire Starters: Lancaster County Volunteers Accused Of Arson
Two Lancaster County volunteer firefighters allegedly set a string of fires they later rushed to battle, igniting shock and outrage in their community, East Hempfield Township police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Joshua Scott Lightcap, 23, of Columbia, and Mason Scott Howard, 21, of Akron, face arson charges after a three-month investigation linked them to five blazes between October and November 2024, including a $15,000 brush fire, according to police, court records, and arrest affidavits obtained by Daily Voice. Lightcap admitted to starting fires with Howard and a 16-year-old from East…
Greenwich, CT
Police & Fire
Greenwich Fire Truck Crashes After Police Car Burns Down
It's been a rough few weeks for emergency vehicles in one Connecticut town. Last month, a Greenwich Police SUV was destroyed when a brush fire engulfed the vehicle, reducing it to its metal frame. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. This week, a Greenwich fire truck responding to a call crashed on Lake Avenue. Engine 8 lost control on Thursday morning, Dec. 5, while en route to another crash caused by "wintry weather." No other vehicles were involved in the incident. The firefighters aboard were transported to a local hospital as a precaution and have since been released.
Oxon Hill, MD
Police & Fire
Large Brush Fire Burns Several Acres In Oxon Hill (
Developing
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A fast-moving brush fire swept through several acres of land in Prince George's County on Wednesday morning, officials confirmed. Around 10:30 a.m., first responders were dispatched to the 4700 block of Springmaid Lane in Oxon Hill, where a blaze had erupted and quickly spread across the area. The fire scorched more than two acres before being brought under control shortly before 1 p.m. Crews remained on the scene throughout the afternoon to extinguish hot spots and prevent flare-ups. Officials warned residents to expect emergency vehicles and smoky conditions in the area for several hours…
Mahopac, NY
Police & Fire
Brush Fire Near Mahopac School Buses Stopped By Young Students
A brush fire that posed a potential threat to school buses in the Hudson Valley was quickly extinguished thanks to the swift actions of volunteer firefighters, including several students. The fire happened in Putnam County on the evening of Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, when flames were reported to be dangerously close to Mahopac Central School District buses on Myrtle Avenue in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department. Firefighters were able to quickly knock down the fire, ensuring no damage to school property, the department said in a statement on Tuesday,…
Roxbury-Mount Arlington, NJ
Police & Fire
Brush Fire Shuts Route 80 In Mount Arlington
All lanes of Route 80 were closed in Morris County on Tuesday, Nov. 19 due to a brush fire. The NJDOT site shows the highway was closed in both directions at Exit 30 in Mount Arlington as of 4:20 p.m. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Pascack Valley, NJ
Police & Fire
Brush Fire In Westwood Community Center Parking Lot Quickly Contained
Quick action by the Westwood Volunteer Fire Department on Monday, Nov. 18, prevented a brush fire from spreading to a nearby apartment building. On Monday, 11/18/24, the fire department was requested to the parking lot of the community center for a reported brush... Posted by Westwood Volunteer Fire Department on Monday, November 18, 2024 Firefighters were called to the parking lot of the Westwood Community Center for a fire near the building. Arriving units found a 20-by-20-foot area of brush and fencing ablaze, with flames threatening an adjacent apartment building, firefigh…
Greenwich, CT
News
Brush Fire Engulfs, Destroys Greenwich Police SUV
A Connecticut police cruiser was destroyed when a brush fire leaped onto the vehicle and burned it completely. A Greenwich police officer was out of the car and responding to a medical call on Wednesday morning when the brush fire crept onto their vehicle, authorities said. No one was injured. Related: Brush Fire Destroys Two-Family Home Greenwich Police used the blaze to remind residents to be aware of potential brush fires as Connecticut remains under a red flag warning. Multiple small fires have turned into potentially life-threatening ones in recent weeks because of …
Cortlandt, NY
Police & Fire
Car Fire Spreads To Home, Another Vehicle In Croton-On-Hudson
A fire inside a Northern Westchester garage soon became more complicated after spreading to the residence, nearby brush, and a vehicle containing materials that caused explosive flames. The blaze began at around 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9 inside a garage at a home on Giglio Court in Croton-on-Hudson, according to the village's fire department. Arriving fire crews found two burning vehicles inside the garage, and discovered that the flames were extending to the home and surrounding brush. Firefighters then spread several hose lines to put the fire out while also searching the home …
Harrisburg, PA
Police & Fire
Raging Wildfires Scorch Pennsylvania, Threaten Communities as Containment Efforts Continue
Pennsylvania has been dealing with significant wildfire activity, with several blazes impacting different parts of the state as of Sunday, Nov. 10. Blue Mountain Fire, Northampton County: This major wildfire erupted near the Lehigh Gap and scorched approximately 600 acres. As of Nov. 7, officials reported that the fire was 100% contained, preventing further spread. Crews worked tirelessly to secure the area and protect surrounding communities. Governor Josh Shapiro wrote in a release on the fire: "Thank you to all of our first responders who worked around the clock to battle the Blue Moun…
Bel Air, MD
Police & Fire
Downed Power Line To Blame For Massive Two-Alarm Brush Fire In Harford County Woods
The ongoing dry conditions throughout the region led to a large brush fire in Harford County that resulted in one firefighter suffering an injury, according to officials. First responders from multiple agencies in Northern Maryland and Pennsylvania were called at around 7:45 a.m. on Saturday morning to a brush and woods fire in the area of Baldhill Lane and Silver Lane in Darlington after being alerted to flames by a utility worker in the area. According to officials, the initial call came from a Delmarva Power technician, who found the flames spreading across the hillside near the Susqueha…
Norwich, CT
Police & Fire
Brush Fire Spreads To Norwich Home; Red Flag Warning Issued For All CT
A small brush fire in Connecticut spread to a home in New London County in the very early morning of Saturday, Nov. 9, authorities said. The blaze comes as firefighters across the state have warned residents about dry conditions turning the landscape into a tinderbox. Firefighters were called to a home at 90 North St. in Norwich just after 1 a.m. when a brush fire leaped onto the house, authorities said. Related: Brush Fire Burns Through Multi-Family Home, Nearby Deck Smoke filled the home and flames damaged the outside of the house, but Norwich firefighters were able to get th…
Washington Township-Long Valley, NJ
Police & Fire
Falling Powerline Sparks Washington Township Brush Fire, Wildfires Rage Across NJ
Washington Township Police and Fire Department personnel responded to a large brush fire Friday night, Nov. 8. The blaze, ignited by a downed powerline, was quickly contained and extinguished along West Valley Brook Road, the police department said. With the arrival of cooler weather, officials are reminding residents that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has issued a total fire ban across the state on both private and public properties. The ban, imposed due to extremely dry conditions, prohibits the use of fire pits, campfires, or any form of open b…
Riverhead, NY
Police & Fire
New Update: Massive Brush Fire In Riverhead Covers 20 Acres
It took almost 10 hours for responders to contain massive brush fire on Long Island is being battled by 18 responding departments. The blaze broke out at about 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, in Riverhead in a wooded area to the east side of 3000 Sound Avenue. It was finally contained at around 10 a.m. Saturday. A total of 20 acres were affected by the blaze, according to the Town of Riverhead Police. In addition to the Riverhead FD, 17 other departments are assisting at the scene. Seven EMS and three law enforcement agencies also responded. One Riverhead firefighter was hospitalized wi…
Bethlehem, PA
Police & Fire
Fire Erupts at Liberty Road Compost Site, Upper Saucon Firefighters Respond
A significant brush fire broke out at the Liberty Road Compost site, prompting a swift response from Upper Saucon police and firefighters on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, at 1:27 p.m., according to officials. Arriving officers found the blaze spreading from the east side of the facility toward the adjacent wood line. Fire crews from Upper Saucon, Coopersburg, Lower Milford, Upper Milford, Vera Cruz, Eastern Salisbury, and Lower Saucon joined forces to bring the fire under control. The site was heavily saturated to prevent any further spread. Officials noted that a burn ban is currently in effect, e…
Englewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Brush Fire Ravages 19 Acres On Palisades: Firefighters Battle Blaze Amid Statewide Restrictions
Firefighters are battling a 19-acre brush fire that erupted Thursday night, Nov. 7, on the cliffs of the Palisades Interstate Park. Visible from across the Hudson River, the blaze has turned the scenic cliffs into an intense battle zone, with flames licking at the steep, rocky terrain and sending plumes of smoke billowing into the evening sky. The fire, fueled by dry brush and challenging cliffside conditions, remains only 30% contained as of Friday morning, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Crews from Fort Lee, Englewood, Ridgefield, Leonia, Edgewater, and more have jo…
Waldorf, MD
Weather
'Extremely Dry Conditions' Lead To Four-Acre Brush Fire In Waldorf: Authorities
First responders used every tool in their tool belts on Wednesday when a fast-moving brush fire rapidly spread through the woods in Charles County. More than 100 firefighters from multiple agencies were called to Slater Drive in Waldorf on Nov. 6, where there was a large brush fire that was further fueled by the recent stretch of dry weather in the region. The fire consumed approximately four acres, according to a Charles County Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services spokesperson. Officials said that the fire was under control by 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, with MD Forestry units and …
Northern Highlands, NJ
Police & Fire
Brush Fire Breaks Out In Allendale Yard
Firefighters put out a brush fire that broke out in a Bergen County yard Monday, Nov. 4. The Allendale Volunteer FD said neighbors were helping to contain that blaze that broke out behind a home on Byron Court when they arrived. "935’s Crew quickly established a water supply, ran an attack line to the rear of the structure, and knocked the fire down in minutes," the department said on Instagram, sharing a video of the attack. An engine from Ramsey assisted with the overhaul. New Jersey remains under Stage 3 fire restrictions as much of the state was at high risk for wildfires, the N…
Reading, PA
Police & Fire
Series of Suspected Arsons Across Williamsport Under Investigation
The Williamsport Bureau of Police and the Williamsport Bureau of Fire launched a joint investigation on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, following a series of suspected arsons across multiple locations in the city. Authorities reported four incidents, each involving intentional fires or vandalism, throughout the day. The first incident unfolded at 5:00 a.m. at the Pajama Factory’s parking lot on 1307 Park Ave., where officers and firefighters responded to several vandalized vehicles, including one set ablaze. At 6:20 a.m., emergency responders were dispatched to the 170 Rose St. area for multiple small…
Suffern, NY
Police & Fire
Large Brush Fire Breaks Out At Harriman State Park In Rockland
For two days, numerous Hudson Valley fire departments battled a stubborn brush fire atop Nordkop Mountain. The fire occurred in Rockland County on Saturday, Oct. 26, and Sunday, Oct. 27, in Harriman State Park in Hillburn. The Hillburn Fire Department, with the assistance of several fire departments and New York State Park rangers, battled the blaze that consumed acres. According to the Hillburn Fire Department, firefighters cut fire lines and worked to put out the blaze, which they described as "difficult and stubborn." The department said the fire was contained on Sunday, and park range…
Carmel, NY
News
Major Brush Fire In Kent Spreads Smoke For Miles
A major brush fire over at least a dozen acres in the Hudson Valley produced smoke that spread across the New York border into Connecticut. The blaze broke out at around 12:05 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 in Putnam County in the area of Route 301 and East Boyds Road in the town of Kent and was finally contained late in the day on Sunday, Oct. 27. While responding, crews observed a large fire on the mountain and immediately requested mutual aid from neighboring departments, according to the Kent Fire Department. Responding crews located the large brushfire of approximately 5 to 6 acres…
Carmel, NY
Police & Fire
Large Brush Fire Erupts In Kent Near Country Club
Several fire and police departments are battling a large brush fire near a country club in the Hudson Valley. The fire began in Putnam County on Thursday, Oct. 24 around 11:30 a.m. in the area of Golf Ridge Road and China Circle Court near the Sedgewood Club golf course in the town of Kent, the Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services announced around 12:45 p.m. Several departments are now operating at the scene of the fire. A Department of Environmental Protection helicopter is also circling the skies over the blaze providing images from the air, officials said. M…
Mount Olive, NJ
Police & Fire
18-Year-Old Arrested After Throwing Firework, Causing Brush Fire: Mt Olive PD
An 18-year-old Flanders resident was arrested and charged on Monday, Oct. 21, after causing a brush fire by throwing a firework, authorities said. At 4:35 p.m., police responded to Flanders Road for a report of an active brush fire, Mount Olive police said. A passerby extinguished the fire prior to the officer’s arrival, police said. A witness to the incident said a white vehicle was traveling down the road when the passenger threw a lit firework from the vehicle, police said. The firework set the grass and leaves on the side of the road on fire., police said. The 18-year-old came to pol…
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