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2 dead, 4 injured in Berks County, Pennsylvania, fire, police say
Two people died and multiple firefighters were injured in a fire in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, on Monday morning.
Pennsylvania wildfires coming under control
Two wildfires burning through Michaux State Forest have been significantly controlled, according to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Secretary Cindy Dunn said Tuesday that the ...
Packerton Fire near Jim Thorpe, PA sets hundreds of acres ablaze: See wildfire map
The Packerton Fire, which is also known as the Jim Thorpe Fire or Bear Mountain Fire, set 426 acres ablaze and is 15% ...
As wildfires burn in PA and NJ, weather service warns of increased rapid fire risk Friday
The National Weather Service issued a special weather advisory Friday as Pennsylvania and New Jersey battle wildfires.
Wildfire risk in region continues, with N.J. still fighting the Jones Road Fire and Pa. battling a new blaze
The National Weather Service has warned of “an increased risk” for rapid wildfire spread across New Jersey and eastern ...
Firefighters travel from across PA to battle 1,000-acre wildfire at Michaux State Forest
Firefighters have been working overnight to contain wildfires burning in the Michaux State Forest, which officials say have ...
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Cumberland County wildfires still burn, significant progress made
There is still no word on what caused the two wildfires that are still burning at Michaux State Forest in Cumberland County, but progress has been made in ...
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Wildfire danger in Pennsylvania increases during spring
Along with the warmer weather of spring comes an increased risk of wildfires in Pennsylvania. The greatest danger occurs ...
Crews struggle to contain south central Pa. wildfires: ‘zero containment’
Two separate fires in the Michaux State Forest in Cumberland County have now spread to a combined 1,350 acres of mountain ...
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Assistant fire marshal behind bars amid sexual assault, burglary investigation
The criminal complaint alleges Albert Sergio tried to rape the female victim known to him soon after she exited the shower ...
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Wildfires affect wildlife in a number of different ways
Spring is a tenuous time for wildlife. Young are being born and trying to survive predators, nature and even humans. New growth vegetation is emerging while also battling temperatures, drought, and ...