Fatal fire in Bristol Borough claims woman’s life – Bucks Round-Up – March 3, 2026
Fatal fire in Bristol Borough claims woman’s life
A deadly house fire in Bristol Borough has left one woman dead and six homes damaged. The three-alarm blaze broke out just after 6:10 p.m. Monday along the 300 block of Dorrance Street. Firefighters arrived within minutes to find heavy flames already consuming the home and spreading rapidly to neighboring properties. Bristol Borough Police Chief Joe Moors said downed, sparking electrical lines impeded the efforts of firefighters and police, forcing them to approach from the rear of the property. Deputy Fire Chief A.J. Deangelis confirmed firefighters attempted a rescue but were unable to reach the victim. Her identity has not yet been released. Nearly 100 firefighters from surrounding departments responded at the height of the emergency. The cause remains under investigation.
Man and woman from Philadelphia wanted on gun, drug charges
Two Philadelphia residents are wanted following a February 21 traffic stop in Bensalem that led to the seizure of loaded firearms and suspected narcotics. According to Bensalem Township Police, an officer stopped a red Ford Fusion near Lincoln Highway and Street Road after observing a suspicious temporary registration and a traffic violation. The driver, 23-year-old Xianni Stallings, and a passenger, 30-year-old Nasir Smith, were released at the scene after denying consent to search the vehicle. Following a warrant approved by District Justice Joseph Falcone, police recovered two loaded handguns — including one with an obliterated serial number — approximately 60 packages of suspected marijuana, a digital scale, cash, and a counterfeit temporary registration. Investigators determined both individuals are prohibited from possessing firearms under Pennsylvania law. Arrest warrants have been issued on multiple gun and drug charges. Police urge anyone with information to contact Bensalem authorities and advise the public not to approach the suspects.
45 is the new 50 for scheduling a colonoscopy
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and a Bucks County physician is urging residents not to delay potentially life-saving screenings. Dr. Esther Cha, a board-certified colorectal surgeon at St. Mary Medical Center, says colorectal cancer remains the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths among both men and women. The good news, she stresses, is that it is both detectable and preventable when caught early. One of the biggest misconceptions, Dr. Cha said during a recent appearance on the Upwards program on WBCB with Chris Ermer, is that colorectal cancer is strictly a disease of the elderly. Increasingly, younger patients are being diagnosed, prompting a shift in guidance. “Forty-five is the new 50,” she noted, encouraging anyone 45 or older who has not yet undergone a colonoscopy to schedule one. Many cases present no obvious symptoms. However, persistent changes in bowel habits — including constipation, diarrhea, narrowing of stool, bleeding, or chronic abdominal pain — should not be ignored. A standard colonoscopy typically lasts between fifteen and 30 minutes if no complications are found. Preparation involves fasting and a prescribed liquid laxative regimen the day before the procedure. Physicians say the temporary inconvenience is minimal compared to the risks of undetected cancer.
Joe LeCompte hosts LeCompte in the Morning on WBCB 1490.
