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UPLAND: ZeiNews footage of the Electrical Fire At Crozer-Chester Medical Center. On Thursday 12/26/24 Fire crews were called in mass to Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland shortly after 8:40 p.m for a flood and electrical fire. Fire personnel and Helicopters have been observed at the scene near the loading docks section of the hospital by Upland Avenue. At least 23 ICU patients was required to evacuate with ICU patients on ventilators are being prioritized. Labor and Delivery patients was also required to relocate to a different section of the hospital. Flooding from an water main break had also occurred during the incident with power being unstable thruout the facility. Flickering lights could be observed from the windows of the hospital. According to fire radio traffic: Fire Personnel were working on dampening the fire with a dry chemical until it was clear that power was secured. They also were also asked to go into the main part of the hospital to determine if the anything hazardous was getting in via the air system. At time of writing there are no injuries reported. The fire was declared under control at approximately 10:30PM. Crozer Health CEO Tony Esposito said in a statement shortly after 10:30 p.m. that, “We experienced a small flood that resulted in a fire, but there is no longer an active fire. Critical care patients were evacuated from the facility to safe areas and we have been working with the county to ensure their safety. No injuries have been reported.”

CHESTER CITY: Puppies young and old lining up today for vaccinations. Providence Animal Shelter is back in the city at the 700 block of Morton Ave in Chester, helping dogs get their vaccinations for free. Dogs ranging from Chihuahuas to Huskies from puppies to senior dogs lined up the parking lot. All getting their free vaccinations. The program was in partnership with New Life Ministries and Chirp who aided with the location and promotion of the event. Volenteers from Providence Animal Center lead the event and administered the vaccines. The free event did require applicants to register beforehand with availability filling up quickly. Due to the events popularity, Providence Animal Shelter stated more free vaccine events like this one are coming in the near future. #zeinews

SUV crashes into telephone on 9th and Sproul. #chester #ZeiNews

CHESTER CITY: The search for the 6 year old girl who had fallen into the Chester Creek has now tragically deescalated to a Recovery Effort. Chester's Fire Commissioner during a press conference has stated that recovery efforts will continue until 5PM when it will be suspended until the next day. Chester's Mayor Stephen Roots, has stated that efforts will be made to prevent this tragedy from occurring again. These efforts include measures to prevent access to the creek. "Your Children deserve safe places to play" Mayor Stefan Roots said to the press. "This is an extremely sad day for the City of Chester," The Mayor continued. "This is a community that will wrap its arms around those are hurting or who are in need." The maximum window of her survival was estimated at 3 hours.

CHESTER CITY: The search continues for the girl who fell into Chester Creek. Rescue teams are out again,attempting to rescue little Lin'ajah, a 6-year-old girl who fell into the Chester Creek last night. Rescue teams last night were dispatched to the creek just after 7 PM last night in a desperate attempt to save the girl. After more than 3 hours with Lin'ajah nowhere in sight, the search was temporarily suspended around 10PM. This morning since 8AM the rescue teams are back with the weather and sunshine on their side with hopes of finding the girl or at least giving her family closure. We are going to make every attempt that we can to get closure for the family by finding the young lady who is in the creek," Chester City Mayor Stephen Roots said. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact local authorities.

ZeiNews: On September 3rd, 2023 at approximately 1:45 AM a major multi-lane vehicle wreck on I-95 South just after the Commodore-Barry Bridge near the Highland Ave and 322 West Exit. The crash caused 2 out of the 3 southbound lanes to be shut down temporarily. The Driver was reportedly was 'slumped over' and 'unconscious' inside the wreaked vehicle when the 911 call was placed. Chester City Fire Department Companies 81 and 83 along with Pennsylvania State Troopers, Chester City Police Department and CCMC Ambulances had responded to the scene. No further information of the condition of the driver is available at time of writing.

Significant traffic slowdown near 14th and Edgemont Ave heading towards downtown Chester. This is due to Edgemont Ave Bridge is currently receiving fence maintenance.

ChesteR City: Last night firework show at Chester's Subaru Park over the water. The Philadelphia Union had a excellent night winning 5 - 1 against their opponent. The night show had a high turnout and was a large success.

ZeiNews - Chester City: Large vehicle fire on I-95 North Highland Avenue off-ramp. Chichester and Chester 81 Fire Company Fire Department is responding to the call. Traffic delays on I-95 Northbound. Unknown if there are injuries at this time.

Chester's Food Truck Event an Overwhelming Success

Chester's Food Truck Event an Overwhelming Success CHESTER CITY - On Friday, The City of Chester was getting its groove on with the food truck festival on the avenue of the states. Friday's Event was located along the 500 block of the Ave of the States and featured live music, giveaways and a variety of cuisine and small business vendors from the area. Event turnout had been a success with many of the vendors selling out and the event receiving positive feedback from visitors. The City has more events like this one scheduled for the near future. #Zeitro #ZeitroForever #ZeiNews #chester

Protests emerge as Thaddeus Kirkland accused of hurting a woman.

#zeitro #chester #thaddeuskirkland #chestercity Chester's Mayor who accused of slapping a phone and hurting a woman now face protests and calls for resignation.