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Structure Fire

Blairstown, NJ
Police & Fire
Garage Engulfed In Flames In Freezing Weather In Warren County: Knowlton Twp FD Garage Engulfed In Flames In Freezing Weather In Warren County: Knowlton Twp FD
Garage Engulfed In Flames In Freezing Weather In Warren County: Knowlton Twp FD Multiple units responded after a garage caught on fire in Warren County, authorities announced Tuesday, Feb 3. At 11:26 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, firefighters, police and EMS responded to a structure fire in the Centerville Area of Knowlton Road and found heavy smoke in the garage and a fire coming from the eves of the building, Knowlton Twp. Fire and Rescue Company #1 said. Crews pulled multiple handlines and knocked down the bulk of the fire, and checked for extension into the home, firefighters said. Crews operated on scene for several hours in freezing conditions, calling the fire stub…

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by Sam Barron
Wappingers Falls, NY
Police & Fire
2-Alarm Fire Tears Through Home In Wappingers Falls, Brings Heavy Response 2-Alarm Fire Tears Through Home In Wappingers Falls, Brings Heavy Response
2-Alarm Fire Tears Through Home In Wappingers Falls, Brings Heavy Response Firefighters battled an intense house fire in Dutchess County that required a second alarm and help from multiple departments.  The blaze began in Wappingers Falls just after noon on Sunday, Jan. 4, when Hughsonville firefighters were dispatched to 218 Old Hopewell Rd. after an alarm sounded, the Hughsonville Fire Department said. Moments later, Dutchess 911 upgraded the call to a reported structure fire based on additional information from the caller, according to the department. The first arriving chief reported smoke coming from the residence and upgraded the inciden…

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by Ben Crnic
Middletown-Wallkill, NY
Police & Fire
Back-To-Back Blazes Go Up At Decades-Old Cleaner Business Site, Home In Middletown Back-To-Back Blazes Go Up At Decades-Old Cleaner Business Site, Home In Middletown
Back-To-Back Blazes Go Up At Decades-Old Cleaner Business Site, Home In Middletown Firefighters in Orange County battled two structure fires just hours apart, including a four-alarm blaze that stretched into the early morning.  The Middletown Fire Department responded to two major fires overnight on Sunday, June 22, working nearly six straight hours across the city, the department said on Monday, June 23.  The first call came in at 8:24 p.m. Sunday for a structure fire at 40 Dolson Ave., the site of the former Gilman Cleaner building. That blaze reached two alarms and was brought under control by 10:18 p.m.  Just after midnight, at 12:09 a.m., firefighters…

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by Ben Crnic
Phillipsburg, NJ
Police & Fire
Three Injured, 13 Displaced In Phillipsburg Fire: Police Three Injured, 13 Displaced In Phillipsburg Fire: Police
Three Injured, 13 Displaced In Phillipsburg Fire: Police Three people were injured and 13 people were displaced after a structure fire tore through a building in Phillipsburg on Friday, May 30, authorities said. At 4:45 p.m., officers, fire and EMS responded to 266 Heckman St. for a structure fire with flames and heavy smoke showing, Phillipsburg police said. Upon arrival, the fire had extended to the top two floors and the attic of the building, a 3-story multi-unit apartment structure, police said. All residents were safely evacuated by police and the fire was brought under control after 90 minutes, officials said. Three people were hospitaliz…

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by Sam Barron
Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
2-Alarm Fire Tears Through South Hackensack Home, Draws Massive Mutual Aid Response 2-Alarm Fire Tears Through South Hackensack Home, Draws Massive Mutual Aid Response
2-Alarm Fire Tears Through South Hackensack Home, Draws Massive Mutual Aid Response A fire tore through a two-story home in South Hackensack Saturday afternoon, May 31, drawing a massive response from fire departments across Bergen County, officials said. Firefighters were called to 4th Avenue at 3:04 p.m. for a reported structure fire, the South Hackensack Fire Department said. "First arriving engine company was met with heavy smoke and fire from the rear side of the structure of a 2 story home and transmitted a 2nd alarm," the department said in a statement. At approximately 1504 hours, The South Hackensack Fire Department was requested to 4th Ave for a reported str…

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by Cecilia Levine
Nyack-Valley Cottage, NY
Police & Fire
Blaze Shuts Down Route 59 In Central Nyack Blaze Shuts Down Route 59 In Central Nyack
Blaze Shuts Down Route 59 In Central Nyack A structure fire has forced the closure of a major stretch of Route 59 in Rockland County Tuesday afternoon, April 29, causing significant traffic disruptions, authorities announced.   As of 3:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Route 59 is closed in both directions between Waldron Avenue and Chestnut Street due to a structure fire at 103 Route 59, the Clarkstown Police Department said. Police are urging all motorists to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Drivers who must travel nearby are asked to use caution and follow the directions of officers on scene. No additional information about…

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by Ben Crnic
Bradley Beach-Avon-Belmar, NJ
Police & Fire
2-Alarm Structure Fire Spreads to Four Homes: Belmar FD 2-Alarm Structure Fire Spreads to Four Homes: Belmar FD
2-Alarm Structure Fire Spreads to Four Homes: Belmar FD Firefighters battled a two-alarm structure fire for hours in Belmar on the morning of Sunday, April 13, authorities said. At 6:05 a.m., first responders were at 308 13th Ave. for a porch fire, the Belmar Volunteer Fire Department said. Fire officials soon confirmed an active fire, and the blaze quickly spread to three other homes and an additional alarm was called, firefighters said. 🔥 2nd Alarm Structure Fire 🔥 This morning at 06:05, Belmar FD was dispatched to 308 13th ave for a reported porch fire... Posted by Belmar Volunteer Hook & Ladder Fire Company on Sunday, April 13…

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by Sam Barron
Huntingtown, MD
Police & Fire
Deputy Airlifted After Being Struck At Scene Of Huntingtown Fire: Sheriff Deputy Airlifted After Being Struck At Scene Of Huntingtown Fire: Sheriff
Deputy Airlifted After Being Struck At Scene Of Huntingtown Fire: Sheriff A Calvert County Sheriff’s deputy suffered serious injuries while assisting at the scene of a structure fire in Huntingtown when his patrol vehicle was struck by an oncoming car, authorities said. Deputy Gavin Shuart was working a road closure at the scene of a fire on North Solomons Island Road when he was hit by a vehicle at around 6:15 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, according to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. Fire crews had requested assistance blocking northbound lanes to ensure safety during emergency operations.  While Shuart’s marked patrol SUV was stationed with its emergency l…

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by Zak Failla
North Brunswick, NJ
Police & Fire
Elementary School Evacuated Due To Large Structure Fire In Franklin Township: Authorities Elementary School Evacuated Due To Large Structure Fire In Franklin Township: Authorities
Elementary School Evacuated Due To Large Structure Fire In Franklin Township: Authorities A massive structure fire in Gloucester County has resulted in the evacuation of an elementary school on Thursday, Jan. 23, authorities said. The fire is at the 600 block of Harding Highway in Franklin Township, Franklin Township Police Department said. Students are being relocated from Main Road School to Reutter School, police said. The Franklin Township school District will be putting out a message to parents shortly regarding the reunification process, police said. Harding Highway is closed from Main Road to Blue Bell Road, Gloucester County Emergency Management said. County ha…

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by Sam Barron
Red Lion, PA
Police & Fire
Structure Fire Shuts Down Road In Red Lion: Police Structure Fire Shuts Down Road In Red Lion: Police
Structure Fire Shuts Down Road In Red Lion: Police A structure fire has closed Burkholder Road in Red Lion for an extended period, police announced on Thursday, Jan. 9. Emergency crews, including police, fire, and EMS, responded to a structure fire in the 900 block of Burkholder Road in Red Lion early Thursday morning. Burkholder Road has been shut down as crews work to control the blaze, according to the York County Regional Police Department. Authorities have asked the public to avoid the area. The fire was first reported at 8:19 a.m., police said. No further details, including potential injuries or the extent of the damage, have been re…

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by Jillian Pikora
Hampton-Stillwater, NJ
Police & Fire
Firefighters Extinguish 'Stubborn' Sussex County Blaze: Hampton Township FD Firefighters Extinguish 'Stubborn' Sussex County Blaze: Hampton Township FD
Firefighters Extinguish 'Stubborn' Sussex County Blaze: Hampton Township FD It took a couple hours but firefighters were able to extinguish a fire in Sussex County on the evening of Thursday, Dec. 26, authorities said. At 9:44 p.m., the Sussex County Sheriffs 911 Center alerted firefighters of a fire on West Lakeside Lane, Hampton Township Fire and Rescue said. First responders arrived on scene to find a chimney fire that had turned into a structure fire, firefighters said. "Firefighters chased this stubborn fire, into several void spaces before completing extinguishment," Hampton Township Fire and Rescue said Firefighters spent about 2.5 hours figh…

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by Sam Barron
Flemington-Raritan, NJ
Police & Fire
3-Hour Fight: Firefighters Battle Raritan Township House Blaze 3-Hour Fight: Firefighters Battle Raritan Township House Blaze
3-Hour Fight: Firefighters Battle Raritan Township House Blaze Firefighters from multiple agencies came together to fight a structure fire on Saturday, Dec. 21 in Raritan Township, responders said. Yesterday afternoon at 1705 Hours, the Rescue Squad responded with the Raritan Township Fire Company and mutual aid... Posted by Flemington-Raritan First Aid and Rescue Squad on Sunday, December 22, 2024 The Flemington-Raritan First Aid and Rescue Squad responded to the Nashaway Drive blaze, which was reported at 5:05 p.m., the Flemington-Raritan First Aid and Rescue Squad said. When crews arrived, they found an active fire, officials said. The…

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by Cecilia Levine
Schenectady, NY
Police & Fire
Body Found After Fire At Storage Units In Capital Region Body Found After Fire At Storage Units In Capital Region
Body Found After Fire At Storage Units In Capital Region State Police are investigating the discovery of a body following a structure fire at a storage facility in the region. Emergency services in Schoharie County responded around 4:10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, to reports of a fire at Superior Storage Units on Main Street in the town of Richmondville.  After firefighters extinguished the blaze, they found the remains of the dead person inside one of the units. Authorities are working to identify the deceased and determine the cause of the fire. The investigation is ongoing. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Joe Lombardi
Northern Highlands, NJ
Police & Fire
Fire Rips Through Building On Franklin Turnpike In Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Rips Through Building On Franklin Turnpike In Ho-Ho-Kus
Fire Rips Through Building On Franklin Turnpike In Ho-Ho-Kus A fire ravaged a building Monday morning, Oct. 28 in Ho-Ho-Kus. Video of the day, 10/28/2024: A multiple-alarm late Monday morning, 10/28, fire in a commercial/residential structure... Posted by Boyd A. Loving on Monday, October 28, 2024 Photos from the scene show flames shooting out of the second-floor residential unit of the building at Franklin Turnpike and Maple Avenue. The bottom floor of the building is occupied by businesses including Rockport Jewelers. Motorists were urged to avoid the area. Please avoid the area of Sheridan Ave, North Maple and Franklin Tpke due to …

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by Cecilia Levine
Paterson, NJ
Police & Fire
Video Shows Fire Collapsing Passaic Apartment Building, 70 Displaced Video Shows Fire Collapsing Passaic Apartment Building, 70 Displaced
Video Shows Fire Collapsing Passaic Apartment Building, 70 Displaced A fire ripped through an apartment building Saturday, Aug. 3 in Passaic, collapsing one building and leaving two others uninhabitable, city officials said. Seventy people were displaced by the 10 School St. fire, which had struck multiple alarms as of 2:10 p.m., Passaic Mayor Hector Lora said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daily Voice NJ (@dailyvoicenewjersey) Footage shared by Armando Marin shows the building beginning to collapse as flames rip through the roof and upper level. Locals watched stunned, muttering expletives und…

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by Cecilia Levine
Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
Home Catches Fire In Bayonne (DEVELOPING) Home Catches Fire In Bayonne (DEVELOPING)
Home Catches Fire In Bayonne (Developing) Firefighters were on scene of a structure fire in Bayonne on the morning of Tuesday morning, July 9, the Bayonne Office of Emergency Management said. The fire is at West 44th Street and Avenue B, the Bayonne OEM said. Video provided by the OEM shows smoke billowing from the window. People are asked to avoid the area, the OEM said. This is a developing story, check back later for updates. To view video of the scene, click here.

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by Sam Barron
Middletown, NJ
Police & Fire
Popeyes Restaurant Catches Fire In Central Jersey, Route 35 Closed As Crews Battle Flames Popeyes Restaurant Catches Fire In Central Jersey, Route 35 Closed As Crews Battle Flames
Popeyes Restaurant Catches Fire In Central Jersey, Route 35 Closed As Crews Battle Flames Firefighters were battling a large fire at a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurant in Monmouth County, officials said. The Red Bank Fire Department responded to the scene, according to a Facebook post at 6:50 a.m. on Friday, July 5. The fast food restaurant is located on Route 35 near Wolcott Park and the intersection with Route 71. July 5, 2024 Structure Fire — Popeyes (RT 35) Red Bank Fire Department Engine 94 on the scene in Eatontown, ((Mutual Aid Response )) Photo credits from all departments Posted by Red Bank Fire Department on Friday, July 5, 2024 The state Department o…

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by Chris Spiker
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Family Of Four Displaced After House Damaged By Fire In South Jersey Family Of Four Displaced After House Damaged By Fire In South Jersey
Family Of Four Displaced After House Damaged By Fire In South Jersey A home in Atlantic County was significantly damaged by a fire, displacing a family of four, officials said. Somers Point firefighters responded to a report of a deck fire on Chapman Boulevard at around noon on Sunday, Apr. 14, the department said in a Facebook post. While crews were on their way, it was upgraded to a structure fire. A photo posted by the fire department showed extensive fire damage to the deck and half of the home. No injuries were reported. The New Jersey chapter of the American Red Cross said it was assisting a family of four people. The group was providing the family wi…

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by Chris Spiker
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm Blaze In Mt. Arlington: FD Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm Blaze In Mt. Arlington: FD
Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm Blaze In Mt. Arlington: FD Firefighters in Mt. Arlington extinguished a two-alarm structure fire on the morning of Monday, Feb. 19, fire officials said. At 10:29 a.m., firefighters responded to a structure fire on Howard Boulevard and found a 2.5 story wood frame residence with smoke showing in the rear roof area, the Mt. Arlington Fire Department said on Facebook. As firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze inside an attic, a second alarm was struck and additional units responded, firefighters said.. The bulk of the fire was knocked down by 10:46 a.m., firefighters said. 2-19-2024: Members of Morris County …

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by Sam Barron
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
One Killed In Roxbury Township Fire: Prosecutors One Killed In Roxbury Township Fire: Prosecutors
One Killed In Roxbury Township Fire: Prosecutors A person was killed in a structure fire in Roxbury Township on the early morning of Thursday, Feb. 8, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said.  At 3:10 a.m. Firefighters responded to a residence on Raritan Avenue and recovered the remains of one individual, who has not been identified, Megan Knab, a spokeswoman for the prosecutor's office said. The Morris County Prosecutor's Office Arson and Environmental Crimes Unit is investigating, Knab said.

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by Sam Barron
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Three-Alarm Fire Heavily Damages Boonton Home: FD Three-Alarm Fire Heavily Damages Boonton Home: FD
Three-Alarm Fire Heavily Damages Boonton Home: FD Several alarms were needed to help extinguish a structure fire in Boonton on the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 4, firefighters said.  At 2:15 p.m., the Boonton Township Fire Department responded to 22 Miller Dr.  for a tractor on fire and when they arrived confirmed a working house fire, the fire department said on Facebook.  The presence of heavy smoke caused firefighters to escalate the fire to a second alarm, causing more units to respond to fight the blaze, firefighters said.  Fire venting through the roof and heavy conditions forced firefighters to upgrade the fire to …

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by Sam Barron
Reading, PA
Police & Fire
13-Year-Old Killed In Reading Fire, Officials Say 13-Year-Old Killed In Reading Fire, Officials Say
13-Year-Old Killed In Reading Fire, Officials Say An early morning fire in Reading has left a 13-year-old girl dead and a 64-year-old man seriously injured, authorities have announced.  Fire officials were called to the 600 block of Summit Avenue at about 4 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21 for a reported structure fire, the department said in a release.  Firefighters located both victims inside the home, authorities wrote. The man was rushed to Reading Hospital where he remains in critical condition, while the girl was pronounced dead at the scene. Her identity was not reported. The cause of the blaze is under investigation, officials …

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by Mac Bullock
Bridgeport, CT
Police & Fire
Firefighter Falls Through Burning Home In Bridgeport Firefighter Falls Through Burning Home In Bridgeport
Firefighter Falls Through Burning Home In Bridgeport A Fairfield County firefighter was injured after falling through a floor while battling a structure fire. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 10:10 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 2 in the 700 block of Park Street. Firefighters responded to the structure fire after receiving multiple 911 regarding a fire, said Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management For Bridgeport. While checking for extension inside the structure a firefighter called a mayday. He fell through from the second to the first floor, Appleby said. "The Rapid Intervention Team was able to remove him, and he was transported…

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by Kathy Reakes
Stamford, CT
Police & Fire
Two-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Building In Stamford Two-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Building In Stamford
Two-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Building In Stamford A two-alarm fire broke out overnight at a building in Fairfield County. Responders in Stamford raced to the scene after receiving calls of a structure fire at 37 Manhattan St. at around 6:10 p.m. Saturday, April 30, said Captain Philip Hayes of the Stamford Fire Department. An assignment consisting of three engines, a tower ladder, a rescue, a rapid intervention team and a shift commander was dispatched and arrived within minutes of the initial calls, Hayes said.  The first arriving firefighters reported heavy fire showing from the rear exterior of the vacant two-story commercial…

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by Joe Lombardi
Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
Row Of Paper Towels Set On Fire At Clinton Walmart: Sources Say Row Of Paper Towels Set On Fire At Clinton Walmart: Sources Say
Row Of Paper Towels Set On Fire At Clinton Walmart: Sources Say Prince George's County Fire Department was on scene of a fire that broke out at a retail store in Clinton.  While the cause of the fire has been ruled as undetermined by the department, unconfirmed reports claimed it was started after a row of paper towels was set on fire.  Crews responded to a structure fire at the Walmart in Clinton, located at 8745 Branch Avenue, just after 2 p.m. on Friday, April 1, the department said on Twitter.  Crews remain on scene checking for hot spots and working on smoke removal. One adult male is being transported for non life threatening injuries. — Prin…

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by David Cifarelli
Windham-Willimantic, CT
Police & Fire
CT Man Saved From Fire By Jumping Into Dump Truck CT Man Saved From Fire By Jumping Into Dump Truck
CT Man Saved From Fire By Jumping Into Dump Truck A Connecticut man who was struck on the second floor of a burning building was saved by jumping into the back of a construction dump truck that happened to be driving by. The incident took place in Windham County around 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 22 in Willimantic. According to the Willimantic Fire Department, firefighters responded to a fire at 1163 Main St., for a structure fire on the second floor of a building. When they arrived, they found multiple occupants had sustained injuries, including a man who jumped from a second-floor window into the back of a quick-thinking Town of Griswold …

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by Kathy Reakes
Bedford, NY
Police & Fire
Woman Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Northern Westchester Condo Complex Woman Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Northern Westchester Condo Complex
Woman Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Northern Westchester Condo Complex A woman was killed in a two-alarm fire that tore through a condo complex in Northern Westchester, officials announced. First responders from the Somers Volunteer Fire Department responded to Heritages Hills on the West Hill shortly after 4:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16, where there was a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, officials said that fire crews were met by flames tearing through the structure and heavy smoke that was seen billowing from the building, which contained two separate residential units. The second alarm was transmitted when first responders learned from neighbors tha…

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by Zak Failla
Mamaroneck, NY
Obituaries
37-Year-Old Firefighter In Region Dies In Line Of Duty 37-Year-Old Firefighter In Region Dies In Line Of Duty
37-Year-Old Firefighter In Region Dies In Line Of Duty A 37-year-old firefighter in the region died in the line of duty. The Sullivan County Bureau of Fire and the Forestburgh Fire District said that Assistant Chief William J. Steinberg died on Saturday, Jan. 15 while operating at a mutual aid structure fire. Steinberg, who was known as "Billy," was battling a second-alarm fire in Monticello, according to authorities. Further information has not yet been released. "At this time the dates and times for the service are pending. We will provide this information when the arrangements are finalized," the Forestburgh Fire C…

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by Joe Lombardi
Edison, NJ
News
Central Jersey Firefighters Knock Down 3-Alarm Blaze Central Jersey Firefighters Knock Down 3-Alarm Blaze
Central Jersey Firefighters Knock Down 3-Alarm Blaze Firefighters in Middlesex County quickly knocked down a three-alarm blaze, authorities said. The structure fire at 18 Amagansett Lane in Old Bridge was brought under control by about 3:45 p.m. Thursday, reports said. No other details were immediately available. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
North Hunterdon, NJ
Police & Fire
PHOTOS: Early Morning Hunterdon County House Fire Doused With 'Aggressive Attack' PHOTOS: Early Morning Hunterdon County House Fire Doused With 'Aggressive Attack'
Photos: Early Morning Hunterdon County House Fire Doused With 'Aggressive Attack' An “initial aggressive attack” helped fire crews from Milford and surrounding departments to quickly douse a blaze that tore through a Hunterdon County home Wednesday morning. Milford Fire Company Station 92 arrived within minutes at the scene of the blaze on Mt. Pleasant Road in Holland Township around 6 a.m., the department said. After placing two 1 3/4 inch lines into the Delta side and basement, the fire was quickly placed under control as a result of the “initial aggressive attack,” authorities said. Holland Township, 551 am ,Structure Fire ,Mutual Aid with Holland Fire Posted by…

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by Valerie Musson
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
Police & Fire
5 People Injured In Nether Providence Twp. House Fire 5 People Injured In Nether Providence Twp. House Fire
5 People Injured In Nether Providence Twp. House Fire Five people are being treated for injuries sustained in a fire that broke out in a home in Nether Providence Thursday morning, authorities said. Officers responded to the 600 block of Markham Street in the South Media section of the township around 10:20 a.m. on reports of a structure fire with a person trapped, according to Nether Providence police Chief David M. Splain. Officers say three community members were injured trying to free a man trapped in the home, Splain confirmed. The three people were treated at the scene and released, while the man and one of the citizens were transp…

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by Nicole Acosta