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New Jersey Man Used Fireworks, Fuel To Spark $10M Elktkon Walmart Blaze: Fire Marshal New Jersey Man Used Fireworks, Fuel To Spark $10M Elktkon Walmart Blaze: Fire Marshal
New Jersey Man Used Fireworks, Fuel To Spark $10M Elktkon Walmart Blaze: Fire Marshal A New Jersey firebug who traveled hundreds of miles to Maryland is facing arson charges after allegedly using fireworks to torch a Walmart during a jewelry heist, officials say. Anthony Rhodes, 36, of Berlin, New Jersey, was arrested in his hometown after he was identified by deputy state fire marshals as the suspect who went to great lengths to shoplift in Cecil County. Crews from the Singerly Fire Company were called shortly after 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, to the store in the 1000 block of E. Pulaski Highway, where employees and customers were forced to evacuate. The Office o…
Fireworks May Have Started New Year's Blaze At Paramus Home, Sources Say Fireworks May Have Started New Year's Blaze At Paramus Home, Sources Say
Fireworks May Have Started New Year's Blaze At Paramus Home, Sources Say A raging fire destroyed a home on Spring Valley Road early New Year's Day in Paramus. Citing an initial investigation, sources with direct knowledge of the fire tell Daily Voice that fireworks may have started the blaze. Five propane tanks in the rear of the home at 33 Spring Valley Road were also a concern, sources said. The fire broke out just before 2 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, in the back of the home. When the chief arrived, it was a fully-involved fire, sources said. Video shared by Fire Co. 2 shows vicious flames shooting out the rear of the home. The home has been declared a tot…
Animals Blown Up With Fireworks In Pennsylvania, Videos Posted On Social Media: Police Animals Blown Up With Fireworks In Pennsylvania, Videos Posted On Social Media: Police
Animals Blown Up With Fireworks In Pennsylvania, Videos Posted On Social Media: Police Animals were intentionally blown up using fireworks in a Pittsburgh neighborhood—and the horrifying footage was posted online, authorities announced on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The Violence Prevention Unit was first alerted to the animal cruelty video around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, after it surfaced on social media, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. The graphic videos show mice taped to fireworks and detonated. Investigators believe the mice were purchased from a local pet store before being killed. Detectives traced the incident to the 410 block of Mt. Pleasant Road in Northview Hei…
13-Year-Old Uses Fireworks To Spark Blaze Damaging 2 Pottstown Homes: PA State Police (PHOTOS) 13-Year-Old Uses Fireworks To Spark Blaze Damaging 2 Pottstown Homes: PA State Police (PHOTOS)
13-Year-Old Uses Fireworks To Spark Blaze Damaging 2 Pottstown Homes: PA State Police (Photos) A teenage boy is accused of using fireworks to start a blaze that damaged two homes in Pottstown, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, Aug. 11. The fire broke out on Walnut Street around 7:10 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, according to the release. First-arriving crews found two homes heavily damaged on the rear side, leading to a large multi-agency response. Pottstown Fire Department was assisted by Sanatoga Fire Company, which sent its squad, engine, and utility units with 16 members to help with fire suppression and overhaul. Quint 58 also covered calls while on standby at Goodwill F…
Firework Detonation Blows Off Boy’s Fingers In Middletown (DEVELOPING) Firework Detonation Blows Off Boy’s Fingers In Middletown (DEVELOPING)
Firework Detonation Blows Off Boy’s Fingers In Middletown (Developing) A child was purportedly seriously injured late Tuesday afternoon, July 29, in a fireworks incident in Middletown, according to developing reports. The boy, who neighbors estimate to be around 12 years old, was airlifted to the hospital after emergency crews responded to Emma and Ashley Avenues around 5 p.m., according to incident reporter Mark Lieb of Rockland Video Productions. A helicopter took off from Monhagen Middle School shortly after the incident to transport the child for emergency care. Witnesses at the scene said the boy may have severely injured his hand when a firework explode…
Girl Injured Playing With Fireworks In Philadelphia: Police Girl Injured Playing With Fireworks In Philadelphia: Police
Girl Injured Playing With Fireworks In Philadelphia: Police A girl was injured while playing with fireworks in North Philadelphia, police announced on Thursday, July 10. The juvenile female was hurt on the 1700 block of North Bailey Street in the 22nd District around 3:24 p.m., according to authorities. Medics transported her to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Her condition was not released. The incident remains under investigation, police said.
Explosive Devices, Bomb-Making Material Found Inside Seymour Home: Police Explosive Devices, Bomb-Making Material Found Inside Seymour Home: Police
Explosive Devices, Bomb-Making Material Found Inside Seymour Home: Police What began as a call for a domestic disturbance turned into a high-stakes police operation after officers uncovered what appeared to be improvised explosive devices inside a Connecticut home. Authorities were called to a home on Chaden Road in Seymour just before 10:30 p.m. on July 3 and arrested 37-year-old Joseph H. Bohlin. When officers went inside to take possession of a firearm registered to him, officers found several homemade explosive devices along with materials commonly used to build them, Seymour police said.  Officers immediately backed out and called in the State Police Bo…
'We Lost Everything': Community Rallies After Fireworks Send East Hartford Home Up In Flames 'We Lost Everything': Community Rallies After Fireworks Send East Hartford Home Up In Flames
'We Lost Everything': Community Rallies After Fireworks Send East Hartford Home Up In Flames An East Hartford family of 10 was left homeless after an errant firework sparked a fire that engulfed their home on July Fourth. But their tight-knit community is coming together to help them rebuild their lives.  Victorya Cauley, a 17-year-old preparing for college, said she was getting ready for bed around 11 p.m. when her older sister, Zaniah Cauley, rushed into her bedroom and told her their Park Avenue home was on fire. Victorya grabbed her younger brother, and they ran outside. None of them was wearing shoes, and they were dressed for bed. "All I had was my phone," Victorya…
Illegal Fireworks Result in Catastrophic Injury For PG County Teen: Fire Marshal Illegal Fireworks Result in Catastrophic Injury For PG County Teen: Fire Marshal
Illegal Fireworks Result in Catastrophic Injury For PG County Teen: Fire Marshal A Maryland teen suffered a devastating injury, and more than 1,300 fireworks were confiscated over the Fourth of July weekend, according to the State Fire Marshal. The Office of the State Fire Marshal is warning Marylanders about the dangers of illegal fireworks after several serious incidents during the Independence Day holiday. On the night of July 4, a 14-year-old boy in Prince George’s County suffered a catastrophic hand injury while handling illegal fireworks, officials said.  He was taken to a hospital and underwent emergency surgery. His injuries are expected to result in perma…
Lake Pocotopaug Boat Fire That Injured 2 Started By Illegal Fireworks: Police Lake Pocotopaug Boat Fire That Injured 2 Started By Illegal Fireworks: Police
Lake Pocotopaug Boat Fire That Injured 2 Started By Illegal Fireworks: Police Two people were hurt after their boat caught fire, and they were forced to jump into a lake over the weekend. Investigators say the blaze began because they were setting off illegal fireworks.  Firefighters were called to Lake Pocotopaug in East Hampton on Saturday night to reports of a boat explosion, said the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's Emergency Response Unit.  Two people received minor injuries in the fire, but they declined medical help.  A nearby boater pulled them from the water after they jumped in to escape the flames.  Hartford bo…
Penns Grove Cop Sparks Outrage After Driving Over Fireworks (VIDEO) Penns Grove Cop Sparks Outrage After Driving Over Fireworks (VIDEO)
Penns Grove Cop Sparks Outrage After Driving Over Fireworks (Video) A video of a police officer driving over two live fireworks on the Fourth of July in Penns Grove has gone viral. The video, which was shared by Rachel Parker on Facebook, shows fireworks being lit off in the middle of the street. An unidentified Penns Grove police car then proceeds to drive right through the fireworks, sending them flying in many different directions. I really can not believe what happened last night.A pennsgrove police officer sped up and intentionally ran over not one... Posted by Rachel Parker on Saturday, July 5, 2025 Parker said two different groups of people…
Man Killed Setting Off Fireworks On Wareham Beach During July 4 Celebration Man Killed Setting Off Fireworks On Wareham Beach During July 4 Celebration
Man Killed Setting Off Fireworks On Wareham Beach During July 4 Celebration The Fourth of July ended in tragedy for a 70-year-old Massachusetts man who was killed by a firework while setting them off during a beachside celebration, officials said. Robert Spagnuolo, a father of four from Wareham, was pronounced dead at the scene after a firework exploded and caused traumatic facial injuries, according to the Massachusetts State Police and the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office. The incident happened shortly after 4:15 p.m. on Friday, July 4, on Beach Street in Wareham, where first responders found Spagnuolo suffering from an “apparent facial injury from a fi…
VIDEO: Stampede At Jersey City Fireworks Leaves People Trampled, Injured After Scare VIDEO: Stampede At Jersey City Fireworks Leaves People Trampled, Injured After Scare
Video: Stampede At Jersey City Fireworks Leaves People Trampled, Injured After Scare Chaos broke out during Jersey City’s Fourth of July fireworks show, when a loud noise sent spectators running in fear, sparking what several witnesses described as a stampede. The incident occurred Friday night, July 4, at Exchange Place, near the Katyn Memorial statue and Starbucks, according to one Reddit user, gamerchick_37. “All of a sudden the crowd started running away,” they wrote. “We were in front of Katyn Memorial statue... the crowd started running away from the river towards the city.” HudPost said the disturbance began after a scream caused confusion. The outlet described…
Fire Believed Sparked By Fireworks Spreads To Neighboring South Farmingdale Home: Police Fire Believed Sparked By Fireworks Spreads To Neighboring South Farmingdale Home: Police
Fire Believed Sparked By Fireworks Spreads To Neighboring South Farmingdale Home: Police A backyard celebration took a dangerous turn when fireworks allegedly sparked a brush fire that spread to a neighboring home on Long Island, authorities announced on Sunday, July 6. The blaze ignited on Cinque Drive in South Farmingdale at 9:34 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, according to the Nassau County Police Arson Bomb Squad. Responding officers arrived to find the flames creeping from one property to the next. The South Farmingdale Fire Department quickly got the fire under control, preventing more damage, officials said. No injuries were reported. The Nassau County Fire Marshal and Arson…
Fires Break Out Across Philly As Trash Piles Up Amid Sanitation Strike; Arson Not Ruled Out: PD Fires Break Out Across Philly As Trash Piles Up Amid Sanitation Strike; Arson Not Ruled Out: PD
Fires Break Out Across Philly As Trash Piles Up Amid Sanitation Strike; Arson Not Ruled Out: PD Fires erupted at multiple trash collection sites in Philadelphia overnight as garbage continues to pile up amid an ongoing work stoppage, city officials announced Friday, July 4. The Philadelphia Fire Department responded swiftly, extinguishing the fires before they caused significant damage. No injuries were reported, authorities said. “We want to be clear: this is a serious matter,” said Police Commissioner Kevin J. Bethel and Fire Commissioner Jeffrey Thompson in a joint statement. “If it is determined that any of these fires were intentionally set, such acts will be treated as serious c…
Where To Watch Fireworks And July 4 Festivities In Bergen County Where To Watch Fireworks And July 4 Festivities In Bergen County
Where To Watch Fireworks And July 4 Festivities In Bergen County Bergen County is gearing up for a full slate of parades, fireworks, live music, and family fun this Fourth of July. Here’s where you can catch the action around the area: Allendale:  Allendale's Fourth of July Celebration is the borough’s biggest annual event. The festivities begin at 7 a.m. and end with an award-winning fireworks show at Crestwood Lake. Bergen County’s Star-Spangled Spectacular in Overpeck County Park: The county’s second annual Star-Spangled Spectacular returns to Overpeck County Park in Ridgefield Park on Thursday, July 3. County Executive Jim T…
Ground Beef Prices Surge To Record High Before Fourth Of July Cookouts: Here's Why Ground Beef Prices Surge To Record High Before Fourth Of July Cookouts: Here's Why
Ground Beef Prices Surge To Record High Before Fourth Of July Cookouts: Here's Why If you plan on enjoying a burger on the Fourth of July, it may be more expensive than ever. The retail price of a pound of ground beef hit a record high of $5.98 in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That's up by 18 cents from April and a 16.2% increase from the May 2024 average of $5.15. An American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) survey puts the retail price even higher, now averaging $6.67 a pound. Feeding 10 people a standard Independence Day cookout – including burgers, chicken, beans, and potato salad – costs about $70.92, or $7.09 a person. While the …
Inflation, Trump Tariffs Hurting Americans' Fourth Of July Plans, Survey Finds: Here's How Inflation, Trump Tariffs Hurting Americans' Fourth Of July Plans, Survey Finds: Here's How
Inflation, Trump Tariffs Hurting Americans' Fourth Of July Plans, Survey Finds: Here's How The stars and stripes may fly high on the Fourth of July, but most Americans say they're feeling financially grounded in 2025. WalletHub conducted a survey, along with compiling facts and figures, about how the US will celebrate Independence Day in 2025. The studies were released on Wednesday, June 25. The personal finance website found that 79% of Americans believe the country's independence is threatened by the rising federal debt. More than half are adjusting their Fourth of July plans because of inflation, high prices, and a shaky economy under President Donald Trump's sweepin…
Northeast Cities Rank Among Best, Worst For July 4th Fun, Study Says: See Full Rankings Northeast Cities Rank Among Best, Worst For July 4th Fun, Study Says: See Full Rankings
Northeast Cities Rank Among Best, Worst For July 4th Fun, Study Says: See Full Rankings Northeast cities have widely different Fourth of July celebrations, with the region having some of the nation's best and worst, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst Places for Fourth of July Celebrations on Wednesday, June 25. The study scored 100 cities on everything from food and hotel prices to fireworks shows, walkability, and weather. Data came from public records, tourism offices, and national databases as of Wednesday, May 28. "The Fourth of July is one of the most beloved holidays in America, allowing many of us to not only celebr…
3-Year-Old Boy, Woman Severely Burned In Fireworks Explosion At Lancaster County Home: PSP 3-Year-Old Boy, Woman Severely Burned In Fireworks Explosion At Lancaster County Home: PSP
3-Year-Old Boy, Woman Severely Burned In Fireworks Explosion At Lancaster County Home: PSP A 3-year-old boy and a woman were severely burned during a fireworks explosion at a home in southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, June 17. The incident happened while a family was lighting fireworks outside their home on the 1200 block of River Road in Drumore Township between 8 and 10 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, according to the police. One of the fireworks exploded unexpectedly, injuring a 3-year-old Drumore Township boy and a 45-year-old Peach Bottom woman, troopers said. Both were taken to local hospitals with serious burns, according to the release.…
Fireworks Found In SUV Lead To East Meadow Man's Arrest: Police Fireworks Found In SUV Lead To East Meadow Man's Arrest: Police
Fireworks Found In SUV Lead To East Meadow Man's Arrest: Police An East Meadow man was arrested with a carload of fireworks after a traffic stop on Friday, June 13, 2025, authorities announced. Mario Calderon, 56, was behind the wheel of a 2005 Cadillac Escalade with an obstructed license plate when he was pulled over near Front Street and Gates Avenue around 5:29 p.m., according to Arson/Bomb Squad Detectives. Officers from the Bureau of Special Operations noticed the fireworks during the investigation and immediately secured the vehicle, police said. Calderon was taken into custody at the scene without incident. Arson/Bomb Squad Detectives responded …
Trump’s Army Parade Starting Now: Here's How To Watch Trump’s Army Parade Starting Now: Here's How To Watch
Trump’s Army Parade Starting Now: Here's How To Watch Whether you're watching from home or braving the crowds in D.C., here's everything you need to know about Saturday’s 250th U.S. Army Birthday celebration and Grand Military Parade, led by President Donald Trump. The event marks the Army’s founding on June 14, 1775 and falls on Trump’s 79th birthday. It’s set to be a day-long festival packed with music, fireworks, and a massive military parade. HOW TO LIVESTREAM IT You can watch it all unfold online via multiple livestreams: White House livestream USA Today YouTube live stream FOX News live stream The event will feature between 6,000 …
DC Bracing For US Army Birthday Parade: Road Closures, Metro Changes, Security Rules Released DC Bracing For US Army Birthday Parade: Road Closures, Metro Changes, Security Rules Released
DC Bracing For US Army Birthday Parade: Road Closures, Metro Changes, Security Rules Released Thousands are expected to pack the National Mall on Saturday, June 14, for the US Army’s massive 250th Birthday Festival and Parade — and DC police want you to know: don’t bring a chair, a drone, or a sign on a stick. The Metropolitan Police Department, working with federal partners, released a full list of road closures, security protocols, prohibited items, and Metro advisories ahead of Saturday’s celebration honoring the Army’s 250th birthday. If you're heading downtown, leave early and use MetroRail. Riders should avoid Smithsonian Station’s Mall entrance at Jefferson Drive, which will …
Trump's Birthday Bash Will Ground Flights At Reagan Airport In DC, Feds Say Trump's Birthday Bash Will Ground Flights At Reagan Airport In DC, Feds Say
Trump's Birthday Bash Will Ground Flights At Reagan Airport In DC, Feds Say President Donald Trump's planned birthday bash and military parade continues to produce unexpected consequences in DC. Not only is the scheduled parade on Saturday, June 14, in downtown DC expected to cost millions of dollars, but planners also predict it could cause millions more in road damage requiring repairs after the celebration. Now, federal officials are cautioning that air travel over Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will be limited, with some flights altered to permit military flyovers and fireworks in the area. According to the FAA, all arrivals and departures at Ronald…
Trump’s $45M Birthday Bash Could Cause Nightmare In Damages: Reports Trump’s $45M Birthday Bash Could Cause Nightmare In Damages: Reports
Trump’s $45M Birthday Bash Could Cause Nightmare In Damages: Reports President Donald Trump's planned military parade in the nation's capital was already expected to be expensive — now officials are reportedly warning the price tag could climb even higher. Already saddled with an estimated $45 million cost, Trump's joint birthday celebration-turned-Army parade honoring the branch's 250th anniversary is raising concerns.  Some are warning it could have unexpected repercussions, including causing millions in damage to DC streets that will cost taxpayer dollars. The cost to repair streets damaged by the planned parade on Saturday, June 14 may top $16 mill…
Fireworks, Flames, Burnouts: Crowd Takes Over Fairfield Stop & Shop Parking Lot Fireworks, Flames, Burnouts: Crowd Takes Over Fairfield Stop & Shop Parking Lot
Fireworks, Flames, Burnouts: Crowd Takes Over Fairfield Stop & Shop Parking Lot A video posted online allegedly shows people setting a fire and performing burnouts after taking over the parking lot of a Connecticut grocery store late last week. Now, police are asking for the public’s help identifying those involved. An officer witnessed the parking lot takeover at the Stop & Shop on Villa Avenue in Fairfield just before 11 p.m. on Friday, May 2, according to authorities. However, officers could not immediately intervene because other units were responding to higher-priority 911 calls, Fairfield police said Monday. "As there was no active threat to the public, the …
Clark DPW Worker Mark Kazmierczak Dies, Remembered For Loyalty, Patriotism, Fireworks Shows Clark DPW Worker Mark Kazmierczak Dies, Remembered For Loyalty, Patriotism, Fireworks Shows
Clark DPW Worker Mark Kazmierczak Dies, Remembered For Loyalty, Patriotism, Fireworks Shows The Clark Department of Public Works is mourning the loss of one of its own. Mark D. Kazmierczak, of Roselle, died peacefully at his home on April 26, 2025, according to his obituary on the McCracken Funeral Home website. He was 45 years old. Great sadness to hear about the passing of Mark Kazmierczak. Brother Knight from Roselle Council 3946 and cousin to... Posted by K of C Council #4504 on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 A lifelong resident of the Linden and Roselle area, Kazmierczak was known for his kindness, generosity, and joyful spirit, and was a member of the Knights of Columb…
(Watch) Mob Surrounds Ansonia Police SUV During Ansonia Street Takeover, Attack Cruiser (Watch) Mob Surrounds Ansonia Police SUV During Ansonia Street Takeover, Attack Cruiser
(Watch) Mob Surrounds Ansonia Police SUV During Ansonia Street Takeover, Attack Cruiser A police officer found himself surrounded and under siege after responding to a chaotic street takeover over the weekend, with their cruiser being damaged as partiers jumped on the hood and smashed the windshield with a traffic cone.  Police said they received multiple calls about fireworks and reckless driving near Wakelee Avenue and Franklin Street in Ansonia on Saturday night, April 26. When the first officer got there, he saw a crowd of between 50 and 100 people blocking the road, with cars spinning out and driving dangerously, police said.  A police dashcam video shows d…
Mailbox Explosions Shake Manchester And Westminster Neighborhoods Overnight: Fire Marshal Mailbox Explosions Shake Manchester And Westminster Neighborhoods Overnight: Fire Marshal
Mailbox Explosions Shake Manchester And Westminster Neighborhoods Overnight: Fire Marshal Investigators are calling for community assistance following a series of explosive mailbox incidents that rocked neighborhoods in Manchester and Westminster over the weekend, officials in Carroll County announced. The string of explosions came to light Sunday, Jan. 12, after the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a damaged mailbox in the 3000 block of Traceys Mill Road.  What started as a single complaint quickly escalated, with investigators uncovering eight additional incidents scattered across the area, including the 4000 block of Wentz Road in Manchester and t…
Deadly Cybertruck Explosion At Trump Hotel in Las Vegas Investigated As Possible Terror Act Deadly Cybertruck Explosion At Trump Hotel in Las Vegas Investigated As Possible Terror Act
Deadly Cybertruck Explosion At Trump Hotel in Las Vegas Investigated As Possible Terror Act Authorities are investigating a deadly explosion involving a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. The explosion claimed the life of one individual and left seven others injured, prompting a joint inquiry by local law enforcement and the FBI. The incident is being investigated as a possible terrorist act, ABC News and CNN are reporting. The incident occurred around 8:40 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, near the hotel’s valet area.  Witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion followed by a fire that engulfed the vehicle. First responders quickly arrived…
Forget Times Square: White Plains To Feature Its Own Ball Drop, Fireworks Forget Times Square: White Plains To Feature Its Own Ball Drop, Fireworks
Forget Times Square: White Plains To Feature Its Own Ball Drop, Fireworks Move over, Times Square—a Westchester County city will be ringing in the New Year with a ball drop of its own.  The city of White Plains will host its New Year's Eve Family Spectacular on Tuesday, Dec. 31 starting at 10:30 p.m., officials announced.  The celebration will feature live music by local band RockSteady as well as a ball drop and fireworks once the clock strikes midnight.  The city gave residents a closer look at its New Year's ball in a video posted to its public access channel:  The White Plains NYE Ball is all set to drop tomorrow! Join the City of W…