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A major residential fire tore through a home in Newark early Saturday morning, with flames surging from the roof and embers rising into the air. Firefighters reported that two houses were burning as crews responded to the scene and worked to extinguish the flames. The cause of the fire and whether anyone was injured have not been reported. The incident remains under investigation. Download the Citizen app for more updates. 🚨📲

LAPD investigated an officer-involved shooting after a man reportedly attempted to kidnap a person near a Wingstop, according to the department’s public information officer. Police had initially received reports of a man with a gun who allegedly pointed the weapon at someone’s head. Shots were reportedly fired as officers responded to the scene. A large area was cordoned off with police tape as investigators worked to determine what happened. Additional details about any injuries or arrests were

A large amount of foam and bubbles was seen flowing from the Rainbow Pool at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., Thursday afternoon, with graffiti also reportedly visible at the site. The National Park Service is asking visitors to stay out of the pool while the substance remains unidentified. It’s unclear who may be responsible or whether the incident is connected to the graffiti. National Guard personnel were also seen at the memorial as part of ongoing presence patrols acr

Your Package May Be Delayed 📦 An Amazon semi got wedged under an overpass in The Bronx, New York. Waiting on a package? Hopefully yours took another route. 🎥 Watch more on Citizen #CitizenApp #ProtectTheWorld #Bronx

A partial solar eclipse is crossing parts of the northern and northeastern U.S. today, with the Moon covering a portion of the Sun. The eclipse is visible from roughly 26 states, with peak coverage reaching the Northeast around 1:50–1:55 p.m. EDT. Most of the country will see little or no eclipse. ⚠️ Never look directly at the Sun without certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses. Ordinary sunglasses do not provide enough protection, and because there is no total eclipse anywhere in the U.S., eye pr

Safety alerts, live video, and community reporting are now live in: 📍 Virginia Beach, VA 📍 Louisville, KY 📍 Hartford, CT 📍 New Orleans, LA 📍 Allentown, PA 📍 Greensboro, NC 📍 Vallejo, CA Know what's happening nearby and help protect your community. Download Citizen at the link in bio. #ProtectTheWorld

Gunfire broke out at the Bite of Seattle festival at Seattle Center on Sunday night, killing three people and wounding four others as crowds scattered across the grounds, according to Seattle Police. Among the wounded: a 2-year-old boy, reported in stable condition, and a 56-year-old woman in serious condition. One suspect, described by police only as a young person, is in custody and due in court Monday. A second suspect remains at large, with the FBI assisting in the search. Acting Chief Tyron

Deputies detained two men in a residential neighborhood in Los Angeles after approaching vehicles with firearms drawn during an active law enforcement response. Video from Citizen App shows deputies giving commands over a loudspeaker before placing the two individuals in handcuffs. Officers remained on scene while continuing to secure the area and investigate. Authorities have not released additional information about why the men were detained or whether any charges are expected. Stay informed w

Two people were hurt as the trailer dangled precariously over the edge of a freeway in Katy, TX. They were both injured and taken to the hospital in unknown condition. Emergency crews are on scene, and motorists should expect significant traffic delays as responders work to secure the trailer and investigate the crash. Get live updates with Citizen. #Texas #Semitruck #CitizenApp

Footage shows a man testing his balance and fate, weaving dangerously on a one-wheel scooter among high-speed traffic on N Lake Shore Dr. #citizen #citizenapp #chicago #wtf

Over 15 people saved an abandoned dog captured on #Citizen 💚 Go live to update the community on incidents and make your world a safer place with Citizen 📲 #ProtectTheWorld

Citizen was recently recognized by OSU as a trusted source for real-time safety updates on and off campus. While Buckeye Alerts and other Universities’ safety sources focus on campus, Citizen provides students and parents with live updates about incidents like the OSU shooting, helping everyone stay informed and take precautions. Protect Yourself. Protect Your Campus. #ProtectTheWorld with #Citizen. #college #collegecampus #safety