Two brush fires broke out in Jefferson County on Tuesday Thursday, April 13 by Louise BennettBROOKVILLE – No one was hurt after two Jefferson County brush fires broke out on Tuesday.According to the Brookville Volunteer Fired Department, both fires were ignited when a large pine tree fell on high-tension wires near the former Brookville Lumber building on Madison Avenue.Firefighters responded... Read More.
Red flag warning issued in Southern California due to high winds, brush fire danger Thursday, November 24 by ABC News(LOS ANGELES) -- Residents in Southern California have more than heavy traffic to contend with this Thanksgiving.The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties on Thursday that lasts until Friday morning, indicating critical fire weather... Read More.
Wildfire near Benezette burns three acres Friday, November 11 by Louise BennettBENEZETTE – A brush fire that grew into a major forest fire in Elk County was brought under control early Thursday morning.More than 20 fire companies from six counties responded to the blaze that scorched approximately three acres in the Winslow Hill area near... Read More.
“I had a 2 percent chance to live”: Matthew Perry details brush with death from addiction in new memoir Wednesday, October 19 by ABC NewsFriends veteran star Matthew Perry is opening up about his decades-long battle with addiction in hopes of inspiring others with his new memoir, Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing.The actor tells People, "I had to wait until I was... Read More.
Local fire departments receive grant money to help protect against wildfires Wednesday, September 14 by Louise BennettHarrisburg - More than $762,000 in grant money was awarded to 122 rural fire departments across Pennsylvania Tuesday to help protect communities from wildfires.The Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants will be given to local departments in rural areas and communities with a population less than... Read More.
Southern California brush fire that destroyed dozens of homes grows to 200 acres Thursday, May 12 by ABC News(LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif.) -- A fast-moving wildfire in Southern California that has destroyed more than 20 homes grew to approximately 200 acres as of Thursday morning, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.The Coastal Fire, in the hills southeast of Laguna Beach, has spread... Read More.
Brush fire near Curwensville Dam Wednesday, April 6 by wcednewsCurwensville, PA – In Clearfield County Tuesday afternoon, fire crews were called for a brush fire at the breast of the Curwensville Dam around 2:30.Firefighters arrived to find what was once a controlled burn, had caught the grass on fire, and quickly got out... Read More.
Boy, 11, faces arson charges linked to brush fire in Arizona Friday, May 28 by ABC News(YAVAPAI COUNTY, Ariz.) -- An 11-year-old boy is facing multiple felony charges allegedly for starting a brush fire that destroyed two buildings and caused $30,000 worth of damage in Arizona.The boy has been charged with arson, criminal damage, endangerment and a misdemeanor for reckless... Read More.
New Jersey brush fire destroys dozens of homes, forces evacuations Monday, March 15 by ABC NewsBy JULIA JACOBO, ABC News(LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP, N.J.) -- A brush fire that raged through New Jersey forced residents to evacuate after it destroyed or damaged dozens of structures.The fire began early Sunday afternoon near Airport Road and Cedar... Read More.
RV overturned, brush fire ignited on I-80 in Clearfield County Wednesday, July 8 by wcednewsClearfield County, PA – An RV overturned on Interstate 80 recently, followed shortly afterward by a brush fire in the same area.Lawrence Township firefighters say that a pickup hauling a camper overturned near mile marker 120 on I-80 westbound around 5 p.m. Monday.When they... Read More.
