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8 Kids, 4 Adults Dead In 'Devastating' Philadelphia Fire
Eight children and four adults were confirmed dead in a fire that swept through a Philadelphia rowhouse early Wednesday morning, city officials said.
Had the smoke alarms in the N. 23 Street building been working properly, though, things might have turned out differently, Mayor Jim Kenney's office said in a news release.
“This is, without a doubt, one of the most tragic days in our city’s history,” said Kenney, the son of a firefighter, at a news conference Wednesday. “Losing so many kids is just devastating.”
Fire companies arrived at 6:40 a.m. and found heavy fire coming …
'Unusual Incident:' NJ DOT Mower Stuck In I-295 South Jersey Creek, Driver Rescued
We've all heard the saying, "Up a creek without a paddle."
Well, first responders in South Jersey were called to such an "unusual incident," Friday afternoon.
Off of Interstate 295, near mile-marker 53.2 in Mansfield, a NJ Department of Transportation mower got "stuck in a creek," according to initial reports about noon and was "knee deep in the mud."
Local firefighters, EMS crews and a Burlington County tech rescue team were called for assistance, early reports said, along the right shoulder of I-295.
By 1 p.m., reports said, the crash victim was "free from the mud, wor…
Man Accused Of Fatally Stabbing Brother-In-Law In Fairfield County
A man accused of stabbing his Fairfield County brother-in-law to death after allegedly breaking up a fight between the victim and his wife has been ordered held on a $1 million bond.
Jahleel Bailey, age 22, of Staten Island, waived extradition from New York on Wednesday, Feb. 3, and was sent back to Bridgeport to face murder charges.
Bailey is accused of killing Brandon Goode, of Bridgeport, who was found dead around 7:25 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 13, after Bridgeport Police responded to 242 Harral Ave., for a reported assault, said Scott Appleby, director of the Office of Emergency Managemen…
ID Released For Man Found Dead In Front Of Fairfield County Home
A man found dead in front of a home in Fairfield County has been identified.
Brandon Goode, 26, of Bridgeport, was found dead around 7:25 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 13, when Bridgeport Police responded to 242 Harral Ave., for a reported assault, said Scott Appleby, director of the Office of Emergency Management.
When officers arrived on the scene they found the 26-year-old man suffering from wounds to his lower extremities, said Bridgeport PD Capt. Brian Fitzgerald.
An autopsy revealed that Goode died after being stabbed multiple times in the legs, buttocks, and groin, Appleby said.
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Religious Artifacts Saved During Fire At Church In Bridgeport
Firefighters were able to save religious artifacts for parishioners during a fire at a Fairfield County church.
The fire, at the Greater St. John Fire-Baptized Holiness Church, at 804 Fairfield Ave., in Bridgeport, was reported around 11:20 p.m., Thursday, said Scott Appleby, director of the city's Office of Emergency Management.
Arriving firefighters found a working fire, but were able to extinguish without any injuries, Appleby said.
During the fire, Appleby said firefighters were able to save religious artifacts found on the first floor.
The extent of damage to th…
