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Gas-Fed Explosion Rocks Calverton, One Hospitalized, Power Lines Down (DEVELOPING) Gas-Fed Explosion Rocks Calverton, One Hospitalized, Power Lines Down (DEVELOPING)
Gas-Fed Explosion Rocks Calverton, One Hospitalized, Power Lines Down (Developing) A gas-fed explosion in Maryland sent one person to the hospital as crews rushed to knock down flames that downed power lines.  At around 10:15 p.m. on Friday night, Prince George's County Fire and EMS crews were called to Powder Mill Road and Cherry Hill Road in Calverton, where there was a reported gas leak and explosion. One person was taken to the hospital with what were described as "serious, but not life-threatening injuries." The explosion in Prince George's County. Prince George's County Fire/EMS Crews from Montgomery County also responded to assist at the scene. Ga…
16 People, 3 Dogs Rescued From Floodwaters As Hurricane Erin Slams Margate 16 People, 3 Dogs Rescued From Floodwaters As Hurricane Erin Slams Margate
16 People, 3 Dogs Rescued From Floodwaters As Hurricane Erin Slams Margate Hurricane Erin’s flooding led to multiple rescues and fire calls at the Jersey Shore, officials said. During the height of the storm, crews responded to a gas leak, an underground transformer fire, and an electrical fire at a business on Thursday night, Aug. 21, according to the Margate City Fire Department. Margate City Update During the Height of Flooding due to Hurricane Erin. 1 Gas Leak 1 Transformer Fire - Underground 1... Posted by Margate City Fire Department on Thursday, August 21, 2025 Six vehicle rescues were conducted in flooded waters, saving 16 people and 3 dogs. The…
Dump Truck Hauling Asphalt Crashes Into Home: Howell PD Dump Truck Hauling Asphalt Crashes Into Home: Howell PD
Dump Truck Hauling Asphalt Crashes Into Home: Howell PD Two people were injured in a three-vehicle crash that culminated in a dump truck crashing into a home in Howell on Monday morning, Aug. 4, authorities said. At 9:05 a.m., the crash occurred at Lakewood Farmingdale Road (Route 547) north of Oak Glen Road, Howell Township police said. A 2015 Dodge minivan was traveling northbound on Route 547 when it crossed over the center line into the southbound lane of travel and struck a dump truck hauling over 25 tons of asphalt, police said. The minivan then struck a 2004 Ford F350 pickup truck pulling a trailer, police said. As the Dodge struck the …
Residents Evacuated After Gas Line Struck: Evesham PD Residents Evacuated After Gas Line Struck: Evesham PD
Residents Evacuated After Gas Line Struck: Evesham PD A struck gas line forced the evacuation of nearby residents in a neighborhood in Evesham Monday, Aug. 4, authorities said. At 9:30 a.m., officers responded to Irongate Road and Nottingham Road after a construction crew operating in the area struck a gas line, Evesham Township police said. The crew inadvertently ruptured the gas line while conducting excavation work, resulting in a significant leak, police said. The Evesham Fire Department also responded to address a fire that had ignited at the scene, police said. A precautionary evacuation of nearby residences was initiated out of "abunda…
Gas Leak Forces Evacuations In Woodbury Neighborhood; Crews Still Working On Repairs Gas Leak Forces Evacuations In Woodbury Neighborhood; Crews Still Working On Repairs
Gas Leak Forces Evacuations In Woodbury Neighborhood; Crews Still Working On Repairs Dozens of Hudson Valley families were forced out of their homes after a gas leak sparked an emergency evacuation. The Orange County incident began around 6:20 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, when the Town of Woodbury Police Department received reports of a possible gas leak on Helene Circle. Emergency crews responded and detected elevated gas levels in multiple homes, police said. As a safety precaution, officials ordered evacuations on Helene Circle, Fox Meadow, Plum Court, Teal Court, Sycamore Court, and Walnut Way. A temporary shelter was set up at the Woodbury Senior Center on County Route 105.…
Sterling Home Explosion That Killed Loudoun Firefighter Leads To Conviction Of Propane Worker Sterling Home Explosion That Killed Loudoun Firefighter Leads To Conviction Of Propane Worker
Sterling Home Explosion That Killed Loudoun Firefighter Leads To Conviction Of Propane Worker A former employee of Southern States Cooperative, Inc., Roger Bentley, has been convicted at trial in connection with the 2024 Sterling home explosion that claimed the life of Firefighter Trevor Brown. The Loudoun County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office announced that after a seven-day trial, a jury found Roger Lee Bentley guilty on all counts for the fatal blast, which also injured 13 others. The blast occurred on Feb. 16, 2024, after first responders were called to a gas leak at 347 Silver Ridge Drive. Investigators discovered a leaking underground propane tank behind the home and quick…
Two People Killed In NJ Flood, Home Explodes, Animals Rescued During Fierce Storms: Officials Two People Killed In NJ Flood, Home Explodes, Animals Rescued During Fierce Storms: Officials
Two People Killed In NJ Flood, Home Explodes, Animals Rescued During Fierce Storms: Officials Two people were killed in Plainfield and a home exploded in North Plainfield Monday, July 14, as fierce storms swept across the state. Meanwhile, on Tuesday morning, much of New Jersey remained under water. A vehicle was swept into Cedar Brook during the height of flash flooding in Plainfield Monday, killing two people, who were pronounced dead at the scene, the city said in a release. The victims have not been identified.  At 2:45 a.m., officers responded to 643 Parkview Ave. and found the home fully engulfed in flames, North Plainfield police said. The explosion appears to have been…
Gas Explosion Kills Son, Injures Parents In Mastic Home; Family 'Forever Changed' Gas Explosion Kills Son, Injures Parents In Mastic Home; Family 'Forever Changed'
Gas Explosion Kills Son, Injures Parents In Mastic Home; Family 'Forever Changed' A Long Island family is reeling from a devastating house explosion that claimed the life of their son and left their home in ruins. What began as a peaceful evening at home for John and Maryann Gaeta quickly turned into a nightmare on Monday, May 5, when their Mastic house exploded, killing their 56-year-old son, Frank Gaeta, and injuring both parents. Now, daughter Melissa Santoro is sharing their harrowing story — and asking for help. In a GoFundMe campaign that has raised over $2,000, Santoro described how her parents were upstairs watching TV while Frank was showering downstairs when t…
Driver Seriously Hurt In Route 42 Crash That Ruptured Gas Main In Gloucester Twp: Cops Driver Seriously Hurt In Route 42 Crash That Ruptured Gas Main In Gloucester Twp: Cops
Driver Seriously Hurt In Route 42 Crash That Ruptured Gas Main In Gloucester Twp: Cops A driver was seriously injured Tuesday night, May 13 after crashing into the Route 42 overpass and causing a gas leak, police said. The single-car crash happened around 8:15 p.m., on Sicklerville Road in Gloucester Township,  according to local police. Police, fire, and EMS crews arrived to find the driver trapped inside the vehicle, officials said. Firefighters were able to free the driver, who was then treated at the scene and taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation. A preliminary investigation by the department’s Serious Crash Investigation Team (SCIT) found the vehicle left the …
Gas Leak Forces Closure Of Burger King, Popeyes In Yonkers Gas Leak Forces Closure Of Burger King, Popeyes In Yonkers
Gas Leak Forces Closure Of Burger King, Popeyes In Yonkers No, two fast-food chains in a bustling Westchester square haven’t shut down permanently, but they are temporarily closed due to a gas leak, city officials confirmed.  On Tuesday, April 29, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano addressed growing rumors on social media, clarifying that Burger King and Popeyes at 53 South Broadway in Getty Square were closed only after Con Edison shut off gas service to the building last week.  According to the mayor, Con Ed crews detected a gas leak and turned off service as a safety precaution. The two restaurants, which are individually responsible for their …
Explosion Blows Out Window Of Perth Amboy Restaurant: Report (DEVELOPING) Explosion Blows Out Window Of Perth Amboy Restaurant: Report (DEVELOPING)
Explosion Blows Out Window Of Perth Amboy Restaurant: Report (Developing) A gas explosion blew out the first-floor windows of a Perth Amboy restaurant and injured one person Thursday afternoon, Feb. 20, ABC7 reports. Fire crews arrived at the Hall Avenue scene around 3:40 p.m. to find an active gas leak and smoke coming from the building, prompting evacuations before Elizabethtown Gas secured the gas main and crews extinguished the flames, the outlet said.  One person was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and a third-floor family was displaced as officials continued investigating the cause, according to ABC7. Click here for more from ABC7.
Possible Homicide Under Investigation In Spring Valley (DEVELOPING) Possible Homicide Under Investigation In Spring Valley (DEVELOPING)
Possible Homicide Under Investigation In Spring Valley (Developing) Numerous law agencies are commencing a possible homicide investigation at an abandoned building in Rockland County.  New, updated report - Man's Body Found In Abandoned Commercial Building In Hudson Valley (UPDATE) On Wednesday, Feb. 19, at around 10 a.m., authorities descended on a building at the intersection of Lawrence Street and Centre Street in connection to the investigation, according to eyewitnesses from The Monsey Scoop. Spring Valley Police, along with the Rockland County Sheriff's Office and New York State Police, responded to the scene and can be seen in a video posted to Inst…
Massive House Explosion Rocks NEPA Neighborhood: Officials Massive House Explosion Rocks NEPA Neighborhood: Officials
Massive House Explosion Rocks NEPA Neighborhood: Officials A catastrophic house explosion in Sugarloaf Township sent shockwaves through the community, leveling a home and triggering a frantic emergency response, authorities confirmed. Firefighters rushed to 51 Cabana Lane at 4:50 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 12, finding a raging inferno where a house once stood, according to Valley Regional Fire & Rescue. "House exploded! Prayers for all involved," the department reported in a delayed post, underscoring the severity of the devastation. Emergency crews battled intense flames for hours, while Hazmat teams were deployed amid fears of gas leaks or other h…
Over 1K Residents Without Gas For Months In Yonkers Closer to Relief Thanks to $4.6M Grant Over 1K Residents Without Gas For Months In Yonkers Closer to Relief Thanks to $4.6M Grant
Over 1K Residents Without Gas For Months In Yonkers Closer to Relief Thanks to $4.6M Grant More than 1,000 residents of a housing complex in Westchester are one step closer to regaining full services after spending nearly five months without gas. A $4.6 million grant from Westchester County will fund critical infrastructure upgrades at the 415-unit, eight-building Palisade Towers housing complex on Schroeder Street in Yonkers, the city's Housing Authority announced. The grant, provided through the county's Public Housing Authorities Improvement program, is intended to help resolve the ongoing crisis caused by a gas leak that led Con Edison to shut off service in August. It is par…
Investigators Release Findings On Deadly Sterling Home Explosion That Killed Firefighter Investigators Release Findings On Deadly Sterling Home Explosion That Killed Firefighter
Investigators Release Findings On Deadly Sterling Home Explosion That Killed Firefighter The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) has released its comprehensive report on the February 2024 house explosion in Sterling that tragically claimed the life of Firefighter Trevor Brown and injured 13 others. The blast occurred on Feb. 16, 2024, after first responders were called to a gas leak at 347 Silver Ridge Drive.  Investigators discovered a leaking underground propane tank behind the home and quickly evacuated the residents, but before the Hazardous Materials Team could secure the scene, the home exploded, trapping firefighters in the fiery wreckage. …
Gas Leak Forces Evacuation Of Clark Town Hall: Police Gas Leak Forces Evacuation Of Clark Town Hall: Police
Gas Leak Forces Evacuation Of Clark Town Hall: Police Clark Town Hall had to be evacuated due to a gas leak on the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 8, authorities said. Officers, firefighters and the Elizabethtown gas company responded to Clark Town Hall for a report of an odor of gas, Clark police said. All personnel were evacuated and removed as a safety precaution, police said. The source of the gas leak was found and being isolated for repairs, police said. Residents are advised to avoid the area, police said.
Man Sets Off Smoke Bomb In Route 22 McDonald's, Flees In White Audi: Cops Man Sets Off Smoke Bomb In Route 22 McDonald's, Flees In White Audi: Cops
Man Sets Off Smoke Bomb In Route 22 McDonald's, Flees In White Audi: Cops Police are searching for a man who set off a smoke bomb inside a McDonald’s on Route 22 East, forcing customers to flee and causing damage to the restaurant’s floor. The incident occurred on Thursday, Dec. 26, around 5 p.m., according to Union Police. The suspect allegedly emerged from the restaurant’s bathroom and detonated a red-colored incendiary smoke bomb. Witnesses reported that he appeared to be filming the act for social media purposes. Customers eating at the time were alarmed and evacuated the building. The suspect then fled to a waiting white Audi parked outside and left the scen…
DUI Driver Slams Into McDonald's Injuring Employee, Causing Gas Leak In Hackensack: Cops DUI Driver Slams Into McDonald's Injuring Employee, Causing Gas Leak In Hackensack: Cops
DUI Driver Slams Into McDonald's Injuring Employee, Causing Gas Leak In Hackensack: Cops A 37-year-old DUI Teaneck driver has been charged for a crash at a Hackensack McDonald's that left an employee injured and caused a gas leak, police said. The incident occurred at 343 River Street when a car driven by Christian Andia, of Teaneck, struck the building at approximately 3:20 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, Hackensack Police Chief Michael Antista said.. A 21-year-old female employee sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment, according to Antista. The crash caused a gas leak, and the building was deemed unsafe for occupation, Antista sai…
Person Extricated In Hasbrouck Heights Crash, Firefighters Say Person Extricated In Hasbrouck Heights Crash, Firefighters Say
Person Extricated In Hasbrouck Heights Crash, Firefighters Say Hasbrouck Heights emergency responders were kept busy Monday, Dec. 30, handling two back-to-back emergencies that tested their swift response and teamwork. After clearing a gas leak on Raymond Street, Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department units were dispatched to the Boulevard in front of Borough Hall for a motor vehicle accident involving possible entrapment. Chief 62 arrived at the scene to find one person trapped inside a vehicle and immediately transmitted a 10-30 for assistance, the department said on Facebook. Crews from Squad 1 and Engine 2 worked together to stabilize the vehicle and sa…
Vehicle Strikes Home, Causing Gas Leak In Camp Hill: Police Vehicle Strikes Home, Causing Gas Leak In Camp Hill: Police
Vehicle Strikes Home, Causing Gas Leak In Camp Hill: Police A car crash in Camp Hill caused a home to be evacuated after a vehicle struck the residence and triggered a gas leak, police announced on Friday, Dec. 20.  The incident happened at the intersection of N. 21st Street and Page Street on Thursday, Dec. 19, around 10:56 a.m., according to Camp Hill Police. A 64-year-old driver suffered a medical episode while heading north on N. 21st Street, causing him to lose consciousness, the police explained.  The vehicle veered through several front yards in the 200 block before colliding with the home, police said. The collision caused a natu…
Gas Leak Shuts Down Camp Hill Shopping Center: Police (UPDATE) Gas Leak Shuts Down Camp Hill Shopping Center: Police (UPDATE)
Gas Leak Shuts Down Camp Hill Shopping Center: Police (Update) A major gas leak that shut down the Camp Hill Shopping Center has been contained, and the area has now reopened, authorities announced. The incident began at the shopping center on the 100 block of South 32nd Street in Camp Hill, Cumberland County, on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 12:29 p.m., according to a release from Camp Hill police. Emergency crews responded to a significant gas leak, forcing all stores to close and the public to avoid the area. As of 1:18 p.m., police confirmed the gas leak had been contained and the shopping center, along with the surrounding area, has reopened to citizens. …
Firefighters Battling Gas-Fueled House Fire In Port Washington (DEVELOPING) Firefighters Battling Gas-Fueled House Fire In Port Washington (DEVELOPING)
Firefighters Battling Gas-Fueled House Fire In Port Washington (Developing) Multiple agencies responded to a residential fire on Long Island Wednesday evening, Dec. 4. Emergency crews were called to the six-bedroom Port Washington home, located on Charles Avenue south of Harbor Road, shortly before 7 p.m. Crews arrived to find the 2,200-square-foot, three-story house fully engulfed in flames, believed to be fueled by gas, according to preliminary radio traffic. A National Grid gas crew was called in to ensure that service to the residence was disconnected. Firefighters reported finding multiple propane tanks inside the home. It was not immediately clear whether…
Dozen Evaluated After Gas Leak Disrupts Classes At Western School Of Technology Dozen Evaluated After Gas Leak Disrupts Classes At Western School Of Technology
Dozen Evaluated After Gas Leak Disrupts Classes At Western School Of Technology A dozen people were evaluated for symptoms after a gas leak prompted a temporary evacuation at a Baltimore County school, officials said. First responders from the Baltimore County Fire Department were called around noon on Friday, Nov. 22, to the Western School of Technology on Kenwood Avenue in Catonsville, where a gas leak was reported outside the building. Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) crews quickly secured the leak while students and staff were temporarily relocated. Classes resumed within an hour, and the fire department cleared the scene before 1 p.m. Paramedics evaluated 12 indi…
1 Dead, 2 Hospitalized After Gas Leak At Wurtsboro Home 1 Dead, 2 Hospitalized After Gas Leak At Wurtsboro Home
1 Dead, 2 Hospitalized After Gas Leak At Wurtsboro Home A 66-year-old man died, and two others were hospitalized after a suspected gas leak at a home in the region.  The incident occurred in Sullivan County around 9:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18, in Wurtsboro. According to New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel,  the preliminary investigation revealed that the victims were exposed to carbon monoxide and experienced varying degrees of exposure.  The victims were identified as Baoli Xu, age 55, and Haijun Wang, age 63, both from Wurtsboro, as well as a 66-year-old man from Flushing.  Nevel said the 66-year-old victim, whose nam…
Stores Evacuated At Germantown Shopping Center Due To Ruptured Gas Line (DEVELOPING) Stores Evacuated At Germantown Shopping Center Due To Ruptured Gas Line (DEVELOPING)
Stores Evacuated At Germantown Shopping Center Due To Ruptured Gas Line (Developing) Some businesses were evacuated on Friday morning in Montgomery County when gas leak was reported outside an area shopping center. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews were called before 11 a.m. on Nov. 15 to the 19700 block of Frederick Road in Germantown, when a two-inch gas line ruptured. First responders evacuated some businesses in the area and monitored the structures while Washington Gas responded to shut off the gas and make repairs. No injuries were reported as of noon on Friday. This is a developing story.  Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribu…
Pickup Truck Barrels Through Ramsey Apartment Building, Residents Evacuated (DEVELOPING) Pickup Truck Barrels Through Ramsey Apartment Building, Residents Evacuated (DEVELOPING)
Pickup Truck Barrels Through Ramsey Apartment Building, Residents Evacuated (Developing) A Chevrolet pickup truck barreled through an apartment building in Ramsey, prompting an evacuation for residents on Friday morning, Nov. 8. Emergency responders were on scene at 460 Island Road at Regency Park, assessing the damage and working to ensure the stability of the building. Ramsey Alert: Please avoid Island Rd. and Regency park residents on the North, please evacuate your homes and move towards South side on Addison Pl. immediately Posted by Ramsey, NJ Office of Emergency Management on Friday, November 8, 2024 This morning, RFD and Rescue responded to a vehicle into a…
Driver Fled After Smashing Van Into Bel Air Home, Sparking Gas-Fed Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal Driver Fled After Smashing Van Into Bel Air Home, Sparking Gas-Fed Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal
Driver Fled After Smashing Van Into Bel Air Home, Sparking Gas-Fed Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal A rogue driver tried to escape after crashing a van into a Harford County home, but was ultimately apprehended after causing a gas-fed house fire on Wednesday night. First responders from the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company and other surrounding agencies were called at around 8:15 p.m. on Nov. 6 to a home on Woodhome Drive when a neighbor called 911 to report a vehicle that struck the home. 11/6/2024 - 2015hrs Dwelling Fire from a 1050 (ensuing natural gas-fed fire) At 2015hrs, Bel Air VFC, along with... Posted by The Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company on Thursday, November 7, 2024 Ac…
House Explosion Under Investigation In Haymarket (DEVELOPING) House Explosion Under Investigation In Haymarket (DEVELOPING)
House Explosion Under Investigation In Haymarket (Developing) First responders were called to a reported home explosion in Haymarket late on Tuesday afternoon. Crews responded to the 5900 block of Colby Hunt Court for a reported gas-related home explosion, according to a social media post made by the Loudoun County Career Fire Fighters association. The initial call came in at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Oct. 15 before a second alarm was called. According to officials, it is believed the fire stemmed from an outside gas leak caused by utility work.  It is unclear if there were any injuries. The house was evacuated safely. Crews are on scene …
Car Crashes Into Building In Summit: Authorities Car Crashes Into Building In Summit: Authorities
Car Crashes Into Building In Summit: Authorities A car crashed into a townhouse in Summit on the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 25, authorities said. Firefighters and police responded to the scene at Norwood Avenue at 9:43 a.m., a spokesperson for the City of Summit said in a release. Upon arrival, crews discovered that a resident’s vehicle had crashed through an internal wall in the garage, causing mild structural damage, authorities said. The gas and water lines in the unit were also damaged as a result of the crash, authorities said. No injuries were reported, but one of the two individuals in the car was transported to a nearb…
385 Families Left Without Hot Water, Cooking Gas After Leak At Yonkers Apartment Complex 385 Families Left Without Hot Water, Cooking Gas After Leak At Yonkers Apartment Complex
385 Families Left Without Hot Water, Cooking Gas After Leak At Yonkers Apartment Complex Officials, housing authority staff, and business owners will be handing emergency supplies to hundreds of residents of a Westchester apartment complex left without cooking gas and hot water as a result of a leak.  The gas leaks were discovered by Con Edison on Wednesday, Aug. 28 in systems servicing the Palisade Towers apartment complex in Yonkers on Schroeder Street, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano said on Thursday, Aug. 29.  As a result of the discovery, Con Edison cut gas service to the complex's 415 units as a precaution, forcing residents to lose cooking gas and hot water …
Atlantic City Neighborhood Evacuated When ATV Rider Hit Gas Meter, Police Say Atlantic City Neighborhood Evacuated When ATV Rider Hit Gas Meter, Police Say
Atlantic City Neighborhood Evacuated When ATV Rider Hit Gas Meter, Police Say An ATV rider was accused of crashing into a gas meter, forcing residents to evacuate from an Atlantic City neighborhood, authorities said. Laron Wright of Atlantic City was charged with recklessly creating the risk of widespread injury/damage and disorderly conduct, the city's police department said in a news release on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Officers responded to the crash on the 100 block of North Morris Avenue at around 7:49 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26. Police began evacuating the neighborhood due to a natural gas odor. Investigators said Wright was driving an ATV when he entered an …