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Mobile Home Fire in Cambria County with Multiple Burn Victims
Jackson Township, PA – Emergency crews in Jackson Township responded to a severe mobile home fire at 3004 William Penn Avenue.
The blaze, reported early this morning, had fully engulfed the residence by the time firefighters arrived on the scene.
Two individuals were found suffering from significant burn injuries and were quickly provided with emergency medical attention.
Due to the severity of the injuries, a medevac helicopter was requested to transport both burn victims to a specialized care facility.
Firefighters worked diligently to control the flames, with additional units called in to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby structures.
The scene remains active as investigators work to determine the cause of the fire.
Residents in the area are advised to avoid the vicinity while emergency teams conclude their efforts. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
DODGE COUNTY, NE — Authorities have identified the three individuals who tragically lost their lives in a plane crash on the Platte River late Friday evening.
In a statement released Saturday afternoon, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) confirmed the victims as 43-year-old Daniel Williams of Moundridge, Kansas; 50-year-old Jeff Bittinger of Fremont, Nebraska; and 48-year-old Randy Amrein, also of Fremont.
The fatal crash occurred around 8:15 p.m. on Friday, when a small aircraft went down in the Platte River, just south of Fremont.
Multiple emergency response teams were immediately dispatched to the scene.
Sgt. Brie Frank with the DCSO stated that several agencies, including air and water rescue units, were involved in the coordinated response effort.
Airboats were deployed to navigate the river, and an Omaha Police Department helicopter provided aerial support to survey the crash site.
Assisting agencies included the Waterloo and Valley Fire Departments, the Nebraska State Patrol, and additional regional emergency services.
The investigation into the cause of the crash remains ongoing.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have assumed control of the investigation and will conduct a thorough analysis to determine the circumstances leading to the incident.
No further details have been released at this time.
Authorities have asked the public to avoid the area while recovery and investigative efforts continue.