Wildfire that threatened "Big Rusty" statue in NJ deemed suspicious
New Jersey State Police say the "Big Rusty" wildfire that burned in Hainesport, New Jersey is under investigation as suspicious.
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New Jersey State Police say the "Big Rusty" wildfire that burned in Hainesport, New Jersey is under investigation as suspicious.
There were no injuries when this house in Willow Grove caught fire Wednesday afternoon in Montgomery County. Chopper 3 was over the 2700 block of Phipps Avenue near Evergreen Manor Park. Fire officials in Montgomery County said everyone inside was able to make it out safely.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is getting a handle on two wildfires burning in the state, the Big Rusty Wildfire in Hainesport, NJ and the Country Club Wildfire in Lakewood, NJ.
The fire, dubbed the "Big Rusty Wildfire," is burning in the area of Bancroft Lane and Cove Court in Hainesport.
The last three months in our region have barely had over 1.08" of rain. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly explains what this means for fire risks.
Philadelphia fire officials are investigating what caused an industrial garage in West Philly to go up in flames Sunday night.
A rowhome fire in Folcroft, Delaware County, displaced at least seven families, fire officials said.
A three-alarm fire in Folcroft, Delaware County, has left at least seven families displaced, fire officials said.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a two-alarm fire broke out at a rowhome in Philadelphia's West Oak Lane neighborhood, fire officials said.
A car crash on the 7000 block of Frankford Avenue led to a large fire at a gas station on Thursday. It appears the car hit a gas pump sparking the inferno at this Shell station in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia. Multiple firefighters were on the scene.
Crews responded to a Philadelphia gas station where a car caught fire on Thursday afternoon.
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and accused of setting a wildfire that burned 50 acres in Evesham Township, New Jersey.
Fierce flames tear through an old warehouse in Kensington sending a column of smoke high into the sky. It took an army of more than 100 firefighters to douse the flames ATF agents are securing the site as they begin their investigation into what sparked the 3-alarm fire this morning. Eva Andersen reports.
After a devastating fire rips through an apartment building in Pine Hill, New Jersey, we’re learning about the simple mistake that likely sparked the massive inferno. Officials said an improperly discarded cigarette fell onto debris on a balcony and the flames started spreading in Camden County. Ryan Hughes reports.
More than 100 Philadelphia firefighters responded to a 3-alarm fire in an industrial building in the city's Kensington section on Wednesday.
Sixteen apartment units were destroyed and at least 26 people were displaced after a massive fire at an apartment building in Pine Hill, New Jersey, on Tuesday night.
An improperly discarded cigarette is to blame for the apartment building fire that displaced over 20 people and destroyed 16 units.
A woman suffered severe burns in a rowhouse fire in West Philadelphia. The fire started on the 1400 block of 61st Street around 4 a.m. Firefighters said they rescued two people, one from the house that caught fire and another person next door. We're working to learn the cause of this fire and if there were any working smoke detectors in the house.
Crews are battling a fire on Neversink Mountain in Reading, Pennsylvania. Firefighters are thanking neighbors for all their recent donations.
As crews battle multiple wildfires in New Jersey, residents say the smoky, hazy conditions are starting to take a toll.
Another wildfire breaks out in our area. This time in Berks County not far from a residential area. Some people have returned to their homes on Saturday after being asked to evacuate. The fire happened on Neversink Mountain in Reading. Eva Andersen talked to residents.
Restrictions on fire and grilling are in place across the Philadelphia region as a means to prevent wildfires.
A fire on Neversink Mountain in Reading, Pennsylvania, is drawing fire crews to Berks County.
Firefighters are on alert as New Jersey was under a red flag warning, meaning conditions are ripe for more wildfires.
Firefighters all across the state are on alert as New Jersey was under a red flag warning. That means conditions are ripe for more wildfires. Kerri Corrado reports in Evesham Township talking with firefighters about how exhausting this must be.
A Castor Gardens Middle School staff member is speaking out after witnessing a student stab two teachers.
Here are some of the light shows and holiday markets happening around the Philadelphia region this year.
Starting Dec. 1, hopping on a SEPTA bus, train, or trolley will likely cost you more. The Transit Authority approved a 7.5% rate increase on Thursday across much of its system.
A jury has awarded $11 million to a Philadelphia man whose holstered Sig Sauer pistol went off while he was going down the stairs.
The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
Here's how to donate to the 15th annual Ronald McDonald House Charities Telethon, supporting RMHC houses in Philadelphia, Delaware and South Jersey.
The Poconos could get up to 8 inches of snow Thursday into Friday, and Philadelphia could see some flurries and rainy mix, along with bitter cold temps.
A Castor Gardens Middle School staff member is speaking out after witnessing a student stab two teachers.
Here are some of the light shows and holiday markets happening around the Philadelphia region this year.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
A Castor Gardens Middle School staff member is speaking out after witnessing a student stab two teachers.
Here are some of the light shows and holiday markets happening around the Philadelphia region this year.
Starting Dec. 1, hopping on a SEPTA bus, train, or trolley will likely cost you more. The Transit Authority approved a 7.5% rate increase on Thursday across much of its system.
A jury has awarded $11 million to a Philadelphia man whose holstered Sig Sauer pistol went off while he was going down the stairs.
The Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons tour is bringing a video game soundtrack to over 60 cities.
The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
New Jersey State Police say the "Big Rusty" wildfire that burned in Hainesport, New Jersey is under investigation as suspicious.
A Florida family who stays at the Ronald McDonald House while their baby boy gets treatment for OEIS complex calls the community they've met family.
Ronald McDonald Houses are known for giving families a place to stay while children receive medical treatment, but special rooms inside hospitals also provide families with a peaceful space to relax.
Burn bans in New Jersey have been lifted after significant rainfall in the state.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Skin care products are popular on TikTok, but some of them can damage skin, experts say.
Meet Hassan Paige, a man from Bucks County, who is one of the finalists of the "2024 Ultimate Men's Health Guy."
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
The Eagles running back is looking to get into sports consulting and talent management, the application shows.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
Xfinity Live!, the popular bar and entertainment venue at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, is getting a multi-million dollar makeover.
The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.
Starting Dec. 1, hopping on a SEPTA bus, train, or trolley will likely cost you more. The Transit Authority approved a 7.5% rate increase on Thursday across much of its system.
On Wednesday, SEPTA agree to tentative deals with two unions to avert a strike in Philadelphia and its suburbs.
A crash shut down Route 309 northbound near Fort Washington and Upper Dublin Township for several hours on Wednesday morning.
Three unions representing SEPTA and city workers could go all on strike at the same time.
Some members of Philadelphia City Council want federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to save SEPTA, which is facing a fiscal cliff.
If it were up to Darius Slay, "elite" Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell would win the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley's spin move and backward hurdle over Jacksonville Jaguars defenders has been memorialized in a video game.
The proceeds from the event benefit the Travis Manion Foundation, a national veteran's organization supporting military members and their families.
Ryan Poehling scored the lone goal for the Flyers. Ivan Fedotov finished with 33 saves for Philadelphia.
The Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons tour is bringing a video game soundtrack to over 60 cities.
Jay Leno was badly injured in Greensburg when the 74-year-old comedian fell down a hill.
It's showtime, Philadelphia! TKTS Ticket Booth Service has arrived in the City of Brotherly Love -- your ticket to last-minute entertainment.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
A troubling report was released about the Trenton Police Department. A federal investigation uncovers several cases of alleged police misconduct. According to the Justice Department, police officers engaged in a pattern or practice of using excessive force. Ray Strickland reports details on this bombshell investigation.
The holiday season has arrived in Marlton, Burlington County. During the tree lighting ceremony at the Promenade at Sagemore, a family staying at the nearby Ronald McDonald Southern New Jersey house in Camden helped flip the switch. Nikki DeMentri reports.
A Castor Gardens Middle School staff member is recounting the terrifying knife attack that unfolded inside her school on Tuesday.
Volunteers are at the core of every Ronald McDonald House. At the Ronald McDonald House Charities' first home on Chestnut Street, two grandmothers who help make the house feel like home, work at the front desk. Meet Marlene Graub and Sharon McCabe. Nikki DeMentri reports.
Ronald McDonald Houses are known for giving families a place to stay while children receive medical treatment, but special rooms inside hospitals also provide families with a peaceful space to relax. Nikki DeMentri reports.