Cause Determined for PSP Car Fire

DUBOIS - A “faulty electrical system” is what investigators say is to blame for a Pennsylvania State Trooper Vehicle Fire over the weekend.  The 2017 Ford Explorer was housed at Cataldo’s Collision in DuBois where it unexpectedly caught fire at around 10:45am Saturday. Now, investigators are... Read More.

One Woman Dead After Sykesville Fire

SYKESVILLE - A Wednesday morning fire has left one Woman and one cat dead. Authorities received calls about a house fire with possible entrapment at a Paradise Road address just before noon. Crews told us that they were able to get a woman from the building... Read More.

Fire Study Recommends 5 Fire Hall Closures

DUBOIS - The Department of Community and Economic Development has returned with their results on the consolidated city’s fire study, recommending that 5 locations ultimately close. According to the study, only five fire stations should remain open, with a new station planned for Treasure Lake.... Read More.

Decatur Township Fires Destroys Home, Kills Cat

DECATUR TOWNSHIP - A Tuesday afternoon fire has killed one cat and left a home at a complete loss. According to authorities, they received a structure fire call on Clark Lane just before 3pm.  Once on scene crews learned the house was fully engulfed. Crews were able... Read More.

Kylertown Apartment Fire Takes Four to the Hospital.

KYLERTOWN - A Wednesday morning apartment fire has injured four and displaced 15 people. The blaze broke out at around 6:15 am at an Old Route 53 address. Crews were able to rescue multiple people including two individuals and a baby from the roof of the... Read More.

I-80 Tractor Trailer Fire Under Investigation

BROOKVILLE - Authorities are still investigating a Wednesday tractor-trailer on I-80. At around 11:30 crews were notified of a vehicle fire on I-80 westbound lane between Hazen and Sigel/Brookville exits. The fire caused traffic backup and a section of the highway to close for multiple hours. Authorities... Read More.

Members Needed for DuBois Fire Committee 

DUBOIS - A fire study for the consolidated City of DuBois recommended a committee made up of firefighters and members of the public, now they are asking for you to join. According to City Manager Lisa Hagberg, they only need two people not associated with... Read More.

Consolidation Fire Study Preliminary Findings

DUBOIS - A presentation by DCED on consolidating the fire departments has their preliminary findings on forming a single DuBois Fire Department. It recommended that all nine stations form a consolidation committee made up of members from each station, and to turn over all of... Read More.