Cops, Courts & Fire -Bristol Borough
Fire Marshal: Levittown Lanes Blaze Under Investigation
The Falls Township Fire Marshal said the fire at Levittown Lanes remains under investigation.
The Falls Twp Fire Company was dispatched to the bowling alley located on New Falls Road at 5:10 am Fire Marshal Rich Dippolito said in a statement.
Upon arrival, crews discovered a fire in the rear of the building that was extending throughout the rest of the building.
On the initial alarm, Falls was assisted by Fairless Hills, Levittown #1, Levittown #2, William Penn, Edgely, Yardley, and Morrisville Fire companies .
A second alarm was struck shortly thereafter, as well as a 3rd alarm which brought fire companies from all over Lower Bucks, he said.
The raging fire witnesses said, led to the roof of the bowling alley caving in.
Credit: Jo Ames, Lower Bucks Source
Plumes of smoke could be seen throughout the area as the fire raged on.
“The fire was not brought under control until approximately 9:30 am” Dippolito said
Third District Fire Company posted awe inspiring images of the fire,
The Croydon Fire Company posted a 1:30 second video Wednesday afternoon,
The investigation is under way by the Falls Fire Marshal’s Office, who are also being assisted by the Bristol Township Fire Marshal’s Office as well as the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF),” said Dippolito.
Screenshot: You Tube
Cops, Courts & Fire -Bristol Borough
Fitzpatrick Announces $2 Million Federal Grant for New Fire Station
Updated Tuesday March 10 at 11: 15 pm
Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick a Republican (PA -1) attended Monday night’s Bristol Borough Council meeting to announce he secured a $2 million federal grant Bristol’s new yet to be built centralized consolidated fire station.
“Last night, I was proud to attend the Bristol Borough Council meeting to formally deliver great news: $2 million in federal funding has been secured for Bristol’s new consolidated fire station” Fitzpatrick said in a statement.
The congressman said he and and borough officials had been meeting in recent months to discuss the needs of the of borough first responders. And that one issue was clear: firefighters were operating out of four aging facilities that no longer meet the demands of modern emergency response
Fitzpatrick said a single, centralized fire station that will strengthen coordination, improve efficiency, and reduce response times when seconds matter most was identified as a priority was included in the FY26 federal funding package so we could bring this vision to life.
The new centralized station will replace the outdated facilities with a modern, centralized hub for fire and emergency response, supporting both volunteer and career firefighters, officials have said.
The new fire station will include on-site living accommodations and with plans to house a Bucks County Rescue Squad substation, strengthening readiness and emergency coverage across the Borough and throughout Bucks County, officials said.
Fitzpatrick said, his office is working across the aisle so to speak, with state Rep Tina Davis’ office to secure as much funding as possible so there will be no cost to Bristol taxpayers.
Davis and state Senator Steve Santarsiero, just before the holiday season kicked off into full gear last year, announced a $1 million grant for the fire station.
Officials have estimated a $1o million price tag for the new centralized fire station. So far from state and federal grants the Borough has $3.7 million to get the project started.
Bristol Borough Fire Association President Steve Reeves said Borough first responders were truly grateful tp Fitzpatrick for his work on securing the funds for the station.
Reeves said the station will enhance public safety in Bristol Borough
Council President Ralph DiGuiseppe said he was determined to get the project moving forward.
“Just just for the record, we don’t have a firehouse design yet, but we’re very close. We’re working on a few issues,” he said.
Council President Ralph DiGuiseppe said he was determined
The funds come from the 2026 fiscal year federal funding package recently passed by Congress.
“I can’t think of a more worthy project” Fitzpatrick said.
Credit: Submitted
Cops, Courts & Fire -Bristol Borough
Bristol Borough Police Reports: 67 Year-Old Man Charged with Aggravated Assault, Local Man Charged for Fleeing Police
Bristol Borough Fire Chief Herb Slack on Tuesday morning released the following statement on last nights Dorrance Street Fire.
It’s only been edited for style:
Credit: Submitted
Credit: Joe Nelson
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