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High Bridge Fire Department
Police & Fire
One Flown To Trauma Center As Crews Douse Massive Hunterdon County House Fire (
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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…
Police & Fire
Driver Hurt After Crashing Truck Into Hunterdon County Home, Causing Major Damage (
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A pickup truck driver was hurt after crashing into a Hunterdon County home and causing major damage, authorities said. The High Bridge Fire Department responded to the crash at 10 Church Street just before 4:50 a.m. on Saturday, August 6, the squad said. The driver suffered minor injuries in the impact, and the residents exited the home safely, the department said. The home was left with serious damage to its foundation and porch sections following the crash, authorities said. Scroll down for additional photos from the scene. Posted by High Bridge Fire Department on Saturday, August …
Police & Fire
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…
Business
Car Barrels Through Hunterdon County Brewery Causing Major Damage, Long-Term Shutdown (
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A car barreled through a Hunterdon County brewery and caused severe damage, shutting the business down until further notice, authorities said. The High Bridge Fire Department responded to the crash alongside several other volunteers at Highrail Brewing Company on Main Street during the afternoon on Friday, June 24, the department said. The squad confirmed a “major intrusion” into the three-story building, which had to be secured before the vehicle could be removed safely without causing additional damage. Dozens of volunteers used top-of-the-line rescue equipment to remove the vehicle whi…
Police & Fire
2 Dogs Rescued From Hunterdon County House Fire (
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Two dogs were rescued from a Hunterdon County home that went up in flames over the weekend, authorities said. The Hampton Fire Co. Station 13 responded to a burning home in Lebanon Township and found two dogs trapped shortly before 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, the department said. Firefighters worked to clear the home of smoke while dousing the blaze, which was reported by a vigilant passerby, the department said. Meanwhile, both dogs were safely rescued from the home without injury. The scene was cleared within two hours, the department said. The cause of the fire remained under inves…
Police & Fire
Authorities ID Man Who Died In Hunterdon County Apartment Fire
Authorities have identified Sunday's victim of a Hunterdon County fire at a housing complex for disabled residents. Thomas A. Mahoney, 62, was found with serious burns inside his apartment at The Meadows at Oldwick, around 6:40 a.m., Acting Hunterdon County Prosecutor Michael J. Williams said in a joint release with local police. The blaze broke out in the kitchen of Mahoney's unit at the independent living facility, authorities said. Mahoney was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. “Our condolences go out to Mr. Mahoney’s family and friends during this difficult …
Police & Fire
Fire Destroys Hunterdon County Bagel Shop
Fire consumed a Hunterdon County bagel shop and deli overnight Tuesday. Firefighters responding to a 1:22 a.m. call found a fully-involved blaze, with flames shooting through the roof, at the Bagelsmith Food Store and Deli on Route 173 in Union Township, just off Route 78. An exterior operation eventually doused the blaze before all units were cleared shortly before 4:30 a.m. No injuries were reported. Firefighters found Bagelsmith engulfed.Pattenburg Volunteer Fire Company Among the responders were the Pattenburg Volunteer Fire Company, Hunterdon County fire coordinators, the Pattenb…
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