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Accidental house fire in Ridgway, arson of vacant mobile home in Bigler

Wednesday, April 15 by wcednews

Two fires happened recently... an accidental house fire in Ridgway and and arson that destroyed a vacant mobile home in Bigler. Ridgway, PA – Although no one was injured, a family in Ridgway lost their home to a fire recently. The two-story home on Rock Street... Read More.

Giant Eagle will limit number of customers to 50 percent of fire code occupancy

Tuesday, April 7 by wcednews

Cleveland – Giant Eagle announced that it will be enforcing the number of guests able to shop in-store at one time. In a press release, the company says each location will admit up to 50 percent of occupancy allowable by fire code, inclusive of store... Read More.

Funding available to help rural volunteer fire companies battle wildfires

Tuesday, April 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Funding now is available to help Pennsylvania’s rural communities increase protections from wildfires. Click Here to see the guidelines and apply. “Now, more than ever, Pennsylvania’s volunteer firefighters and first-responders deserve the very best training and equipment, and these grants help them... Read More.

Fire heavily damages house in west Sandy Township

Wednesday, March 18 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – Early yesterday morning, a house caught fire on Old Woods Road in the western part of Sandy Township. Fire crews from North Point Fire Company were called out around 2:25 a.m. yesterday and stayed on scene for about three hours to... Read More.

Accidental fire destroys West Decatur home, man treated for smoke inhalation

Friday, March 13 by wcednews

Boggs Township, PA – A fire that destroyed a house and injured a man yesterday in Clearfield County has been ruled as accidental. A house on Old Erie Pike in West Decatur caught on fire around 10:17 a.m. Thursday. The occupant, 70-year-old Samuel Dixon, was flown... Read More.

Brockway: fire training on March 28, update on park project, vet banners

Friday, March 6 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – The Brockway Borough Council got an update on a life-fire training that will happen March 28 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Volunteer Fire Department will train on an old house along Route 28, requiring the closure of one lane... Read More.

McKean County house owned by DuBois woman catches fire

Friday, March 6 by wcednews

Bradford, PA – A house in McKean County that was owned by a DuBois woman was destroyed in a fire on Wednesday. The house on State Street in Bradford caught fire around 7 p.m. Wednesday night, causing about $50,000 of damage. No one was injured. The building... Read More.

High winds and power outages keep fire crews busy

Wednesday, March 4 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – The weather yesterday, particularly the strong winds, kept firefighters running to emergencies throughout the area. In the Clearfield area, Lawrence Township Volunteer Fire Company #5 says one of the first of many calls for the night started around 6 p.m. when a... Read More.

Hominy Ridge Lodge in Cook Forest destroyed by fire

Saturday, February 29 by wcednews

Barnett Township, PA - The Hominy Ridge Lodge in Cook Forest was destroyed in a fire Thursday night, but thankfully there were no injuries. Fire crews were called out to the lodge and store on Route 36 just after 7 p.m. Thursday. Pinecreek Township, Brookville, Corsica,... Read More.

Two people identified as victims of fatal Ridge Street fire in DuBois

Wednesday, February 26 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Two people have been identified in Monday night's fatal fire on Ridge Street in DuBois. 57-year-old Louis Corona and 54-year-old Wendy Hibbert both were found dead on the second floor of the home. Although more than a hundred fire fighters were able to... Read More.

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