Sprinkler System Extinguishes Classroom Fire at Pennridge North Middle School

PERKASIE, Pa. — New information released by the Pennridge School District indicates that a small fire inside a classroom at Pennridge North Middle School was quickly extinguished by the building's sprinkler system Monday evening. According to district officials, the fire was reported at approximately 8:20 p.m. inside a classroom at the school on North 5th Street in Perkasie. The school's…

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Fire Breaks Out Inside Classroom at Pennridge North Middle School

PERKASIE, Pa. — Firefighters responded Monday evening after a fire broke out inside a classroom at Pennridge North Middle School on North 5th Street. Emergency crews were dispatched to the school during the evening hours and quickly worked to bring the fire under control. Officials said the fire was contained to the classroom area and did not spread throughout the…

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4-Alarm Fire Destroys Warehouse at Superior Play Systems in West Norriton

WEST NORRITON TOWNSHIP, Montgomery County, Pa. — A massive warehouse fire that began Monday morning at Superior Play Systems in West Norriton Township quickly escalated from an initial alarm assignment to a 4-Alarm fire, drawing an extensive response from fire departments across Montgomery County and neighboring counties. The fire was reported shortly before 11:30 a.m. at Superior Play Systems, located…

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DA, Coroner Release New Details After Kevin Esterly Death Ruled Suicide

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Lehigh County officials have released additional details after Kevin M. Esterly, the Whitehall Township man convicted earlier this year of sexually abusing an underage girl, died by suicide while incarcerated at the Lehigh County Jail. Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio said Esterly, 53, was pronounced dead at 2:16 a.m. Monday at a local hospital. According to Lehigh…

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RICHLAND TOWNSHIP | WORKING HOUSE FIRE ON DICKERT ROAD

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Multiple fire companies responded Monday to a working residential structure fire in the 300 block of Dickert Road in Richland Township. Emergency dispatchers reported heavy fire showing from the Alpha side of a two-story residence upon arrival. Firefighters from numerous departments across the area were called to the scene and worked to bring the blaze under…

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Flood Watch Issued For Bucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia And Surrounding Areas

A Flood Watch is now in effect from 2 p.m. Monday afternoon through late Monday night for portions of southeastern Pennsylvania, northern Delaware and New Jersey, according to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly. The watch includes Upper Bucks, Lower Bucks, Eastern Montgomery, Western Montgomery, Philadelphia, Delaware County, Chester County, and surrounding areas. Forecasters say showers and thunderstorms are…

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New Air Force One Set To Begin Flying Soon As Interim Presidential Jet Joins Fleet

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A newly modified Boeing 747-8 aircraft is expected to begin flying presidential missions in the coming weeks as it prepares to join the Air Force One fleet. President Donald Trump unveiled the aircraft Friday at Joint Base Andrews, introducing what officials describe as an interim presidential aircraft that will serve while the long-delayed next-generation Air Force One…

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