Heroic resident saves neighbors from huge Schuylkill County fire, 3 firefighters and 2 civilians injured

VIDEO: Firefighters in Schuylkill County battled a massive fire Sunday that affected 6 homes and left 3 firefighters and 2 civilians injured. One Minersville resident came to the rescue and helped 2 people get out of the attic when the fire started. “My adrenaline was just running, I wanted to save him," said Oscar Rivera. "I didn’t want to see him like that. He was calling for help, I just wanted save him.” Rivera was in his home on North 2nd Street at around 12:30 when his wife heard a loud explosion across the street, and they saw the flames. He used a wooden stepladder to reach the people trapped while his family watched him. The resident who shared the footage called Rivera a hero. “She called me a hero, thank you, but I was there just to save him," said Rivera.
WOLF-TV FOX 56 Hazleton

Nearly 20 people displaced after house fire breaks out in York County

VIDEO: On Sunday night, a fire broke out and caused severe damage to multiple homes in York City. Crews were called to the 500 block of North Pershing Avenue just before 7 a.m. According to Chief William Sleeger of York City, there was heavy fire to the rear of four homes when crews arrived. Firefighters had to deal with blinding smoke. The fire went to three alarms and involved six homes. It took fire crews about 90 minutes to get the fire under control, according to the chief. Sleeger says one resident was taken to the hospital and as many as 20 people have been displaced by the fire. The Red Cross was called to the scene. Damage is estimated at over $500,000. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
WGAL-TV NBC 8 Lancaster

Centre County: Penn State Hall of Famer helping bring awareness, fundraising for local volunteer fire companies

VIDEO: A unique, local corporate approach to helping volunteer fire companies is continuing this year, with help once again from a well-known name from the Penn State football program. “For those of you from out of state, Pennsylvania is one of the few states served by volunteer fire companies for the most part. Think about it. They volunteer to run into burning buildings, collapsing buildings; doing things we see on TV and are amazed by.” State Representative Kerry Benninghoff spoke at the “Fuel the Cause" event on Friday, which is now in its fifth year. The event is a fundraiser for volunteer fire companies in eleven area counties. Helping the cause again this year is Penn State collegiate football hall of famer Lavar Arrington.
WJAC-TV NBC/CW+ 6 Johnstown

1 dead, 2 injured after Union County fire

A state police fire marshal is investigating the cause of a deadly fire that sent two people to the hospital. 911 officials say they received a report of a house fire at the intersection of Buffalo Road and Church Road a little after 2:00 a.m. Friday. Chief Steve Walter with the Mifflinburg Hose Company says firefighters arrived on the scene and saw heavy fire on all sides of the home. They reported that someone was still inside the home when they arrived. Chief Walter said they quickly tried to control “life hazards” and rescue the person inside; however, heavy fire throughout most of the home made it nearly impossible to get inside. Officials said it took about an hour to suppress the fire. During the response, two people were sent to the hospital and the coroner was called for one person on the scene.
WBRE-TV NBC 28 Wilkes-Barre

Upper Yoder Volunteer Fire Company receives $10k grant for new equipment

The Upper Yoder Volunteer Fire Company received a $10,000 state grant that will go towards new equipment. Through his work in the community, State Representative Frank Burns acquired the grant which will go towards new emergency lighting and thermal imaging equipment. In 2023, Burns set up a table at the VFC’s open house, where he was able to speak with the fire company about upgrades. “While at the event, members of the fire company approached me about funding for various equipment they were hoping to obtain. I then went to work to make it happen,” Burns said. Charles Snyder, secretary of the volunteer fire company, said that the money will replace old and outdated lighting systems that required an electrical feed and were hard to repair.
WTAJ-TV CBS 10 Altoona

Flash flood emergency: Water rescues in Allegheny County as heavy rain continues

VIDEOS: Water rescues were being reported in Allegheny County as heavy rainfall hit western Pennsylvania on Thursday night, with more rain expected on Friday. Some areas saw between 3 and 4 inches of rain. The Allegheny County Swiftwater/Flood Response Team said water was as high as 5 to 6 feet in some parts of Oakdale. At least seven people were rescued Thursday evening. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency for Oakdale and Coraopolis. The alert said, "This is a particularly dangerous situation. Seek higher ground now! Life-threatening flash flooding of low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses." On Clinton Avenue, Oakdale firefighters carried Janet Lee out of her home as a nearby creek started to overflow.
WTAE-TV ABC 4 Pittsburgh