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Milky Substance Leaks into Goose Creek in West Chester, Sparking Investigation

Officials trace leak to nearby Atmos Technologies facility, leading to fish kill and environmental concerns

9 Firefighters Injured in Philadelphia House Fire and Collapse

The 2nd-alarm blaze displaced at least 6 residents and brought over 100 firefighters to the scene.

3-Alarm Fire Rages in Easton, Pennsylvania

Crews from across Northampton County respond to high-occupancy building blaze

Bucks County Issues 'Code Blue' For Start Of March

Shelters in Upper, Central, and Lower Bucks County will be open nightly due to bitter cold temperatures.

Northampton County park closed after reports of dead geese

Canal Street Park closed until further notice after numerous reports of dead geese in the borough

Massive Blaze Engulfs J&K Salvage Yard in York

Firefighters battle intense fire at controversial recycling facility

3 Rescued from Millvale Apartment Fire

Late-night blaze causes extensive damage to building

Shenandoah Faces Water Crisis as Main Break Repairs Ongoing

Schools switch to virtual learning, businesses pause operations as residents rely on bottled water and tankers

Structure Fire Reported in Wayne County

Union Dale Volunteer Fire Company responds to residential blaze

2-Alarm Fire Spreads to Multiple Homes in Harrisburg

Crews respond to blaze on Hummel Street as details remain unclear.

Two-Alarm Fire Breaks Out in South Scranton

Several families displaced after blaze on Prospect Avenue

Kennett Square Declares Snow Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm

All vehicles must be removed from designated snow routes starting Sunday at noon.

Massive Sewage Spill Contaminates Potomac River

Over 240 million gallons of untreated waste flowed into the waterway near Washington, D.C.

Water Main Break Floods Philadelphia Parking Garage

Several vehicles remain submerged in standing water more than 12 hours after the incident.

Crews Respond to Rekindled Train Fire in Philadelphia

Falls Bridge and Kelly Drive closed as firefighters battle blaze

West Mifflin officials unveil new comprehensive plan

A vote on the plan is expected next week as officials hope it will benefit the town over the next decade.

Water Main Break Causes Sinkhole, Chaos In Conshohocken

Aqua crews work to repair the damage as residents seek shelter at the Community Center.

Fire Breaks Out at House in Plum, Allegheny County

Firefighters battle smoky blaze on Dombroski Avenue

Wynnewood Home Catches Fire Tuesday Night

Firefighters battled the blaze for over two hours before bringing it under control.

Water Main Break Disrupts Parts of Luzerne County

Repairs expected to take up to 17 hours, affecting several communities