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Barn destroyed near Curwensville after lightning strike

Monday, July 19 by wcednews

Pike Township, PA – A barn was destroyed in a fire after it was struck by lightning near Curwensville over the weekend. On Saturday afternoon around 4 p.m., fire crews were dispatched for a barn fire on Schofield Street Extension in Pike Township. Initial reports say... Read More.

Elk County camp cabin fire investigated as possible arson

Thursday, July 8 by wcednews

Elk County, PA – It's still unclear what caused a fire that destroyed a camp cabin in Elk County recently, and the State Police Fire Marshal is investigating it as a possible arson. A cabin caught fire at a campground along Pigs Ear Road in... Read More.

Firework safety tips heading into summer celebrations

Saturday, July 3 by wcednews

Allentown, PA – As millions of Pennsylvanians prepare to celebrate Independence Day, State Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego joined local leaders and the Burn Prevention Network (BPN) in urging residents to take the necessary steps to protect both their loved ones and property. “We say it... Read More.

McCalmont firefighters hold multi-dept rescue drill

Monday, June 28 by wcednews

McCalmont Township, PA – Thank you to our McCalmont Township Fire Department, which recently hosted a multi-department drill for firefighters throughout Jefferson County. They ran four different scenarios... roof operations, a high-point rescue, through-the-floor rescue, and the Denver drill rescue. Thanks to our firefighters for taking... Read More.

13-year-old raises $800 for classmate affected by Falls Creek fire

Wednesday, June 23 by wcednews

Falls Creek, PA – A big thank you to local young people who raised money for a family affected by the Mother's Day fire in Falls Creek! 13-year-old Connor Thompson had organized a fund raiser to help one of his classmates who had been displaced... Read More.

Early morning oil tank and trailer fire in Hyde

Wednesday, June 23 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – A trailer caught fire in the Hyde portion of Lawrence Township near Clearfield early this morning. Fire crews were called out just after midnight when an oil tank caught fire behind a home along Montgomery Run Road. The fire spread to a... Read More.

Emergency crews called out for storm-related incidents

Tuesday, June 22 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA – After strong thunderstorms and wind Monday, fire crews were called out to multiple locations for downed power lines, tree branches across roadways, and other storm-related incidents. A house on Susquehanna Avenue in Curwensville also caught fire after it was struck by... Read More.

Ambulance stolen, used in police chase, crashed

Monday, June 21 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA - An ambulance was stolen Sunday afternoon, used in a police chase, struck one of the police vehicles, and caught on fire. Around 6:15 p.m. yesterday, multiple police units were reported as chasing a stolen Dusan ambulance, which had been taken at... Read More.

Clearfield Police: woman bitten by dog, car crashes into porch, cat stuck on roof

Tuesday, June 15 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - A woman was bitten by a dog in Clearfield, severely enough to need emergency surgery for her arm. Clearfield Borough Police also investigated a transformer fire, a cat stuck on a rooftop, and a few serious vehicle accidents, including someone who crashed... Read More.

Firefighters evacuated from camp fire in Clearfield County

Monday, June 14 by wcednews

Burnside Township, PA – Firefighters were told to evacuate from a fire last night in Clearfield County at a camp. It happened around 10:30 Sunday night on Chapel Campground Road in Burnside Township, near Mahaffey. Fire companies from Clearfield, Cambria, and Indiana Counties all responded to... Read More.

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