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DuBois Fire Department Looking to Sell Old Equipment

Wednesday, January 14 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The DuBois City Council approved the fire department’s plan to sell three aging apparatus to fund new vehicles for department chiefs. According to Fire Chief Joseph Mitchell, Old Engine 75, Rescue 74, and Engine 73-2 are expected to bring in around $100,000 dollars.... Read More.

Suspect in Mississippi synagogue fire allegedly laughed about the attack, FBI says

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

(JACKSON, Miss.) -- Federal officials on Monday charged a man with setting fire to the only synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi, claiming that the suspect did so because of the building's "Jewish ties."According to an FBI affidavit, the building sustained "extensive" damage, rendering it... Read More.

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ tops the box office for a fourth straight week

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

It was another winning weekend at the box office for Avatar: Fire and Ash.The third movie in director James Cameron's Avatar franchise brought in $21.3 million, landing at #1 at the box office for fourth straight week, according to Read More.

Oliver Township Lumberyard Catches Fire

Thursday, January 8 by wcednews

OLIVER TOWNSHIP - Fire Marshals are investigating an early morning blaze at an Oliver Township lumberyard. At around 7:17 am Wednesday morning, crews responded to MacDonald and Owen Lumber Company for reports of an active fire. Once on scene, crews discovered a wood burning boiler had... Read More.

Bell Township Sawmill Destroyed in Fire

Monday, January 5 by wcednews

BELL TOWNSHIP - A sawmill was left a total loss after a late night fire in Bell Township. At around 9:52pm New Years Day, crews were dispatched to Grove Lane for reports of an active structure fire. Crews arrived to heavy flames and smoke and spent... Read More.

Brookville House Destroyed by Fire

Tuesday, December 30 by wcednews

BROOKVILLE – No injuries were reported at a house fire in Brookville on Friday, and the blaze has been determined to be accidental. According to state police in Jefferson County, flames were reported at a Jared Street home just before 5 pm. The two-story... Read More.

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ smokes contenders at the holiday box office to hold #1 spot

Monday, December 29 by ABC News

Avatar: Fire and Ash has burned up the box office again.The third film in James Cameron's epic sci-fi series retained its #1 spot over the Christmas holiday weekend, taking in an additional $64 million, according to Box Office Mojo. ... Read More.

1 nursing home resident, 1 employee killed in fire, explosion; cause under investigation

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

(BRISTOL, Pa.) -- An explosion and fire at a Pennsylvania nursing home killed two women -- one resident and one employee -- and wounded 20 other people, officials said.The "catastrophic" incident -- possibly caused by a gas leak -- unfolded Tuesday afternoon... Read More.

Massive fire erupts after apparent explosion at nursing home in Pennsylvania

Tuesday, December 23 by ABC News

(BUCKS COUNTY, Pa.) -- A massive fire has erupted at a nursing home in eastern Pennsylvania following a possible gas explosion, officials said.The Upper Makefield Township police described it as a "mass casualty incident" at the Silver Lake Nursing Home and asked people to... Read More.

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ lights up box office with #1 debut

Monday, December 22 by ABC News

We see you, Avatar: Fire and Ash, at the top of the box office.The third film in James Cameron's epic sci-fi series opens at #1 with an $88 million haul in its debut weekend, Box Office Mojo reports.While certainly a... Read More.

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