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Family of woman who survived assisted-living facility fire: ‘I’m sure she felt so helpless’

Tuesday, July 15 by ABC News

(FALL RIVER, Mass.) -- Shirley Chambra was outside smoking a cigarette when she saw sparks and then flames at her home: the Gabriel House assisted-living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, according to her nephew, Ken Pelletier."I'm sure she felt so helpless being outside," Pelletier... Read More.

Assisted-living facility where 9 died in fire was up for recertification this year: Officials

Tuesday, July 15 by ABC News

FALL RIVER, Mass. -- The Massachusetts assisted-living facility that caught fire Sunday evening, leaving nine dead, was slated to undergo a recertification and compliance review process later this year."Gabriel House is up for recertification in November 2025 and is on the list of compliance... Read More.

Trump’s effort to quell MAGA revolt over Epstein files seems to add fuel to the fire

Tuesday, July 15 by ABC News

WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has come to the defense of Attorney General Pam Bondi amid an all-out revolt among his MAGA base over the administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.But his effort over the weekend to quell the outrage only seemed to... Read More.

9 dead, 30 injured in fire at Massachusetts assisted-living facility, officials say

Monday, July 14 by ABC News

(FALL RIVER, Mass.) -- Nine people have been killed and dozens are hurt as a fire tore through an assisted-living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, officials said.At least 30 people, including five firefighters, were transported to local hospitals after the Sunday night blaze at... Read More.

West Sandy, North Point Join DuBois Fire Department

Monday, July 14 by wcednews

DUBOIS - For the first time since 1910, the DuBois Fire Department has gained new member companies. It was announced Monday that West Sandy and North Point have now officially joined the DuBois Fire Department as their 6th and 7th members. “We had agreed, when this... Read More.

FBI offers $50,000 reward for info on person who ‘appeared to fire a gun at law enforcement’ during California ICE clashes

Friday, July 11 by ABC News

(CAMARILLO, Calif.) -- The FBI offered a $50,000 reward for a person who appeared to point and fire a weapon at federal law enforcement officers in Southern California on Thursday.The alleged shooting occurred in Camarillo, in Ventura County, where protesters and federal agents were... Read More.

Road Shut Down Due To Fire

Thursday, July 10 by wcednews

FALLS CREEK - Rockdale Road in Washington Township is shut down as fire crews battle an active fire. At around 09:53am crews were called out to 115 Rockdale Road for reports of a working mobile home structure fire. First responders told our crews that the road... Read More.

Fire Destroys Sandy Township House

Monday, July 7 by wcednews

SANDY TOWNSHIP - One abandoned house is a complete loss after a late night fire Saturday in Sandy Township. At around 10:21pm crews responded to reports of a fire at 525 Guy Avenue, once on scene first responders discovered the home was engulfed in flames. “An... Read More.

Human remains found after explosion, fire at California warehouse filled with fireworks

Friday, July 4 by ABC News

(ESPARTO, Calif) -- Human remains have been found at the warehouse filled with fireworks that exploded in Northern California this week, officials said.The number of fatalities was not released and no positive identifications have been made, Yolo County officials said. Seven people were considered... Read More.

7 missing after massive explosion and fire at California warehouse filled with fireworks: Officials

Friday, July 4 by ABC News

(ESPARTO, Calif.) -- Seven people remain missing after a warehouse filled with fireworks exploded Tuesday evening in Northern California, officials said.The blast occurred at a pyrotechnics facility in Esparto, located in Yolo County, triggering a series of massive explosions that began around 6:02 p.m.,... Read More.