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Firefighters Respond to Intense Two-Alarm House Fire in Springfield Township: Propane Explosion Suspected

Springfield Township, Pennsylvania — A fierce two-alarm fire engulfed a residential home in Delaware County on Saturday afternoon, challenging firefighters as they worked tirelessly to combat the flames. The incident drew significant emergency response to the 100 block of Bellevue Avenue shortly after 2 p.m. Initial reports suggest that the fire may have ignited following a propane explosion, though authorities have yet to confirm the exact cause. The investigation into the origins of the blaze …

Springfield Couple Found Dead in Home, Investigation Underway

Springfield, Illinois – Sangamon County Coroner has identified the two individuals found dead in their Springfield home on Thursday morning. The deceased have been confirmed as Robert Terry Jr., 67, and Renee Terry, 61, both residents of Springfield. Their bodies were discovered inside their residence in the 1800 block of Post Oak Ct. An autopsy conducted revealed that Renee Terry succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds, with her death classified as a homicide pending further investigation. …

Mother arrested for murder of disabled teen in Springfield Township

Springfield Township, Ohio – A tragic incident has shaken the community as a mother is arrested for the murder of her disabled teen. Tamera Moore, 52, faces charges in connection with the death of her 16-year-old child, as confirmed by the Springfield Township Police Department. The lifeless body of the teenager was discovered on February 6, prompting authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death. Following an autopsy, it was determined that the teen’s passing …

Investigation Underway After Backyard Explosion Sends Two to Hospital in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Va. (AP) – Fairfax County Fire and Rescue is conducting an investigation in Springfield following an explosion that occurred on Tuesday, resulting in two individuals being taken to area hospitals for treatment. The incident, which took place at 8:30 p.m. on Powderbrook Lane, was initially reported as a fire at a townhome. However, upon arrival, first responders discovered that an explosion had occurred in the backyard of the home. The ensuing fire was quickly …

Tragic Plane Crash Claims Lives of Pilot from Springfield, Father, and Daughters off Bequia Coast

SPRINGFIELD, NJ – A tragic plane crash in Bequia claimed the lives of four individuals, including a Springfield native who was the pilot of the aircraft. The crash also took the lives of a father and his two young daughters, according to local authorities. The incident occurred when the plane, en route to St. Lucia, experienced difficulties shortly after takeoff from the J.F. Mitchell Airport in Paget Farm. The bodies of the pilot, identified as …

Rampage: Springfield’s Most Violent Year in Recent History with 31 Homicides Recorded On Springfield Streets

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The city experienced its most violent year in recent history, with a record-breaking number of homicides in 2023. The year began with the tragic shooting of 37-year-old Justino Bigio at an apartment on Allen Street on New Year’s Day. The violence continued, and by December 4, the city had already recorded 31 homicides. The surge in violence left city officials and investigators puzzled, with frustration mounting as they struggled to understand the …