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South Branch Emergency Services

One Flown To Trauma Center As Crews Douse Massive Hunterdon County House Fire (PHOTOS) One Flown To Trauma Center As Crews Douse Massive Hunterdon County House Fire (PHOTOS)
One Flown To Trauma Center As Crews Douse Massive Hunterdon County House Fire (Photos) One person was airlifted to a trauma center as crews doused a fully-involved house fire in Hunterdon County on Thursday, Nov. 17. (Scroll for photos). The High Bridge Fire Department responded to the blaze on Northwood Drive, the squad said. Initial reports came in around 10 p.m. Firefighters helped the occupant exit the home where South Branch Emergency Services took over and determined that the victim needed to be flown to a trauma center, HBFD said. Crews continued to knock down the quickly spreading blaze as other members were tasked with “evacuating and protecting the endanger exposu…
Firefighters Battle Smoky Attic Blaze In Hunterdon County Firefighters Battle Smoky Attic Blaze In Hunterdon County
Firefighters Battle Smoky Attic Blaze In Hunterdon County Firefighters made quick work of an attic that went up in flames in Hunterdon County over the weekend. The Lebanon Township Fire Department responded to the blaze at a home on Silker Road around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 24, the squad said. Upon arrival, the department confirmed a fire in the attic and had to open up the roof to gain access. The fire had started on the outside of the home before traveling to the attic, where it was still smoldering. Crews worked together to douse the fire about 25 minutes after initial dispatch. No injuries were reported. Assisting agencies include the Ca…
Hunterdon County Development Evacuated As Construction Equipment Hits Gas Line (PHOTOS) Hunterdon County Development Evacuated As Construction Equipment Hits Gas Line (PHOTOS)
Hunterdon County Development Evacuated As Construction Equipment Hits Gas Line (Photos) A Hunterdon County development was evacuated after a natural gas line was struck by construction equipment Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. The Township of Clinton Division of Fire confirmed the struck line behind a multi-family home on Greenbriar Lane in the Beaver Brook development just before 12:45 p.m., the department said. Additional crews arrived at the scene to place lines in service until utilities were shut off, authorities said. The local area was evacuated, and South Branch Emergency Services evaluated one resident at the scene. The area was cleared just before 4:40 p.m., …