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At Least 2 Residents Hospitalized As Massive Fire Destroys Morris County Duplex At Least 2 Residents Hospitalized As Massive Fire Destroys Morris County Duplex
At Least 2 Residents Hospitalized As Massive Fire Destroys Morris County Duplex At least two residents were hospitalized as a massive fire ripped through a Morris County duplex, authorities said. The Wharton Police and Fire departments responded to the blaze at 8 and 10 Maple Terrace and found the building engulfed in flames around 12:25 on Thursday, July 7, the police department said. Crews worked diligently to douse the stubborn blaze within about an hour while several residents were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation, police said. Meanwhile, at least two residents were taken to local hospitals for treatment of smoke inhalation. Roadway detours were also se…

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by Valerie Musson
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Morris County Crews Rescue Factory Worker, 19, With Arm Stuck In Conveyor Belt (UPDATE) Morris County Crews Rescue Factory Worker, 19, With Arm Stuck In Conveyor Belt (UPDATE)
Morris County Crews Rescue Factory Worker, 19, With Arm Stuck In Conveyor Belt (Update) Morris County rescue crews rushed to save a factory worker whose arm got stuck in a conveyor belt, authorities said. Emergency crews responded to Customized Distribution Services in Wharton and found a 19-year-old worker with his hand caught under a factory conveyor belt just before 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, Wharton Police Lt. William Hamilton told DailyVoice.com. The man was extricated and brought to safety in about 30 minutes, according to initial reports. The man was taken to Saint Clare's in Dover for treatment of minor injuries, Lt. Hamilton said. Assisting agencies include t…

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by Valerie Musson