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At least three people were killed and 39 houses damaged after a house in Evansville, Indiana, exploded on Wednesday. The cause of the blast is under investigation.

A firefighter is being treated after sustaining a non-life threatening injury while battling a blaze at a home in Windsor Locks.

A firefighter is being treated after sustaining a non-life threatening injury while battling a blaze at a home in Windsor Locks. Fire crews said they responded to a structure fire on Cherry Street at approximately 3 p.m. Saturday. Responding firefighters said there was an active fire showing from the front porch and inside of the single-family home. One person was…

Fire departments across the state are warning about a new potential scam through text messages. From Killingworth to Newington to East Windsor, fire departments around Connecticut have been putting similar alerts on Facebook about this alleged scam. On its Facebook page, Lebanon Volunteer Fire posted a picture of what appears to show the concerning text. It says “dear” and the…

Two fires at houses of worship in New Britain are believed to be intentionally set and connected, according to Mayor Erin Stewart.

A firefighter has minor injuries after a car fire extending to a neighboring building in New Haven Sunday night. Officials said they responded at approximately 6:30 p.m. to the car fire, which spread to 1245 State St. Assistant Fire Chief Justin McCarthy said a firefighter was transported to Yale New Haven Hospital with a minor injury. Everyone else was able…

Moosup fire officials said a dog has died after a fire Sunday afternoon. Crews said they responded to a home on Green Hollow Road just before 2 p.m. All four occupants were able to make it out of the house safely. Firefighters said one dog died in the fire. The Red Cross responded and provided assistance to four adults, including…