Pickup truck catches fire on Route 36, Eldred Township

Eldred Township, PA - A pickup truck caught fire on Route 36 earlier this week, but everyone escaped safely. State Police in Marienville say 30-year-old Johnathan from Sigel had been driving his 2006 Ford F-150 south along Route 36 near Park Road in Eldred Township... Read More.

Fire safety tips for cooler weather, Thanksgiving cooking

​Harrisburg, PA – As residents prepare for cooler weather and the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, members of the Wolf Administration are reminding Pennsylvanians of several important fire safety tips to keep your home and family safe. The U.S. Fire Administration reports that nearly 2,400 house fires occur... Read More.

Hay bale lit on fire in Clarion County

Perry Township, PA – Someone lit a hay bale on fire in Clarion County, but thankfully the owner was able to control the flames before it spread to the rest of the field. A 40-year-old man from Parker, PA, says one of his round hay... Read More.

Cigarette on porch burns down Punxsutawney building

Punxsutawney, PA – Several people are left without a home after a residence was destroyed by a fire in Punxsutawney. The building in the 200 block of East Liberty Street in Punxsutawney caught fire around 3 p.m. Monday. An investigation by the fire marshal found that... Read More.

Creosote buildup causes fire in Knox

Beaver Township, PA – In Clarion County, a fire that left two men without a home has been blamed on creosote buildup in the chimney. Around 6 p.m. Monday, fire crews were called out to a home along Myers Hill Road in Beaver Township, near... Read More.

Explosive house fire in Rimersburg found to be accidental

Rimersburg, PA – A explosive house fire in Clarion County was ruled as accidental. A home along Chestnut Street in Rimersburg caught fire and was destroyed after an explosion last Thursday morning. After a thorough investigation, it was found to be accidental. The two-story home was a... Read More.

Change your clocks, change smoke alarm batteries this weekend

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego is stressing the importance of fresh batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors as Pennsylvanians’ attention turns toward fall and this weekend’s “fall back” time change. “With so many individuals spending more time at home, it’s... Read More.