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One Firefighter Injured In Bayonne Four-Alarm Blaze: Authorities (UPDATED) One Firefighter Injured In Bayonne Four-Alarm Blaze: Authorities (UPDATED)
One Firefighter Injured In Bayonne Four-Alarm Blaze: Authorities (Updated) This story has been updated One firefighter suffered a minor injury while battling a four alarm fire that spread to two homes in Bayonne on Thursday, Sept. 21, authorities said. At 9:49 a.m, firefighters were on scene of a heavy fire in the rear of both 142 and 144 West 5th St., Bayonne Fire Chief Keith Weaver said. The fire was declared under control at 10:57 a.m., Weaver said. There were no injuries to any residents, while a firefighter was transported to a hospital for treatment of a minor injury, Weaver said. The cause of the fire remains under investigation but does not appear to be s…
Two Firefighters Die Battling Huge Port Newark Ship Blaze Two Firefighters Die Battling Huge Port Newark Ship Blaze
Two Firefighters Die Battling Huge Port Newark Ship Blaze Two Newark firefighters died battling a blaze that tore through a car-carrying ship at Port Newark–Elizabeth Marine Terminal late Wednesday, officials confirmed. UPDATE: 'Hearts Are Broken': IDs Of Newark Firefighters Killed In Line Of Duty Released The firefighters had “made an attempt to extinguish the fire and, because of the intense heat, they got pushed back out of the area where the initial fire was,” Newark Fire Department Chief Rufus Jackson at a morning news conference on July 6. The Grande Costa D'Avorio apparently was headed to Brooklyn after leaving Baltimore on Sunday with mo…
Two Massive Fires, One Night: Firefighters Descend On Pair Of Hudson County Blazes Two Massive Fires, One Night: Firefighters Descend On Pair Of Hudson County Blazes
Two Massive Fires, One Night: Firefighters Descend On Pair Of Hudson County Blazes Hudson County was hit with two massive fires on Wednesday, April 12, as fires tore through homes in Weehawken and Union City. In Weehawken, firefighters battled a four-alarm house fire that began at 10:45 p.m.  The fire, which started at a home on Jane Street, spread to two other homes. North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue responded and was assisted by the Bayonne Fire Department. No injuries were reported. We are safe! Massive fire about 2 streets away from where I live. Absolutely terrifying and my husband ended up having... Posted by Stella Chang on Thursday, April 13, 2023 In Uni…
Eight Displaced, One Hospitalized In Weekend Bayonne House Fire Eight Displaced, One Hospitalized In Weekend Bayonne House Fire
Eight Displaced, One Hospitalized In Weekend Bayonne House Fire Eight residents were displaced and one was hospitalized for smoke inhalation after a massive fire over the weekend in Bayonne, authorities said. Firefighters responding to the house at 95 Hobart Ave. found smoke coming from the three-story, two-family house around 4:25 p.m., Bayonne Fire Chief Keith Weaver said. Firefighters used multiple handlines to extinguish the blaze, which was brought under control at 6:06 p.m., the chief said. While the occupants were able to self-evacuate, one was treated for smoke inhalation. The building was temporarily uninhabitable, leaving eight resi…
Fallen Jet Skiers Rescued From Bayonne's New York Bay Fallen Jet Skiers Rescued From Bayonne's New York Bay
Fallen Jet Skiers Rescued From Bayonne's New York Bay A pair of jet skiers who had fallen off and were being swept away by the current were rescued from the New York Bay on Sunday, July 10. The call came in around 1:45 p.m. in Bayonne, and the couple was found by the Bayonne Cruiseport.  Members of Royal Caribbean and Port Authority of NY/NJ tossed life things to the pair, trying to make it toward the shore. A Bayonne Fire Department marine unit put a rescue swimmer in the water, and firefighters were able to remove both victims safely. The female victim was hospitalized while the male was treated at the scene and released.
Propane Tank Sparks Bayonne House Fire, 6 Displaced Propane Tank Sparks Bayonne House Fire, 6 Displaced
Propane Tank Sparks Bayonne House Fire, 6 Displaced Six people were displaced and one person suffered minor injuries in a Bayonne house fire sparked by a propane tank Saturday, authorities said. Firefighters arrived to heavy fire and smoke billowing from the third floor of the home at 42 Trask Ave., when they arrived at 12:03 p.m., Bayonne Fire Chief Keith Weaver said. Companies stretched three hose lines to extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby houses.  The heavy fire and smoke condition was caused by a propane tank on the rear deck, which added fuel to the fire, Weaver said. The fire was placed under contr…
1 Dog Dead, 1 Injured, 3 Residents Displaced In Bayonne House Fire 1 Dog Dead, 1 Injured, 3 Residents Displaced In Bayonne House Fire
1 Dog Dead, 1 Injured, 3 Residents Displaced In Bayonne House Fire Firefighters rescued an injured dog and recovered the body of another from a house fire that displaced three people Tuesday in Bayonne. Crews responded to 108 W. 3rd St., where heavy smoke and fire were found on the first floor of a two-story attached building, Bayonne Fire Chief Keith Weaver said. The fire progressed to a second alarm and three hose lines were deployed by firefighters to extinguish the blaze. The fire was placed under control just before 4:50 p.m. Firefighters rescued one canine and recovered one deceased canine from the fire building. Three people were displaced f…
Fire Breaks Out At Popular Bayonne Ice Cream Shop Magic Fountain Fire Breaks Out At Popular Bayonne Ice Cream Shop Magic Fountain
Fire Breaks Out At Popular Bayonne Ice Cream Shop Magic Fountain A fire broke out at popular Bayonne ice cream shop Magic Fountain Monday. Arriving firefighters found smoke and flames coming from the area around the sign attached  to the the 1.5-story building at 907 Broadway around 2 p.m., Bayonne Fire Chief Keith Weaver said. Firefighters deployed two hand lines to extinguish the blaze, which was brought under control in just 13 minutes.  No injuries were reported. The Bayonne Building and Health Department also responded to the scene. The fire was not considered suspicious, however, the cause was under investigation. “Our firefighter…
First Responders Rush To Rescue Bayonne Bridge Jumper First Responders Rush To Rescue Bayonne Bridge Jumper
First Responders Rush To Rescue Bayonne Bridge Jumper Responders rushed to rescue a person who jumped from the Bayonne Bridge just before 2 p.m. Saturday. Arriving units found individuals on a tug boat in the Kill van Kull pulling the victim aboard, located just east of the bridge, Bayonne Fire Department Deputy Chief Bill Bartos said. Bayonne Fire Boat Marine 1 pulled up aside the vessel and transferred the person to their boat.  Firefighters provided medical care on the person as they headed towards the boat launch at 16th Street Park, where they were met by EMS. The unidentified individual did not survive, Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Da…
Firefighters Extricate Crane Operator When Machine Topples In Bayonne Firefighters Extricate Crane Operator When Machine Topples In Bayonne
Firefighters Extricate Crane Operator When Machine Topples In Bayonne A crane operator was hospitalized with minor injuries after his machine tipped over, trapping him inside, Sunday morning in Bayonne. City firefighters were dispatched to Global Terminals on Port Jersey Boulevard where they found a heavy-duty container lift used to move shipping containers rest on a stack of containers, around 10:45 a.m., Deputy Fire Chief Bill Bartos said. Firefighters used an aerial bucket to remove the operator, who was taken to Bayonne Medical Center by McCabe Ambulance with minor injuries, the deputy chief said. “The quick and professional response by our firefigh…
11 Residents Displaced In Bayonne House Fire 11 Residents Displaced In Bayonne House Fire
11 Residents Displaced In Bayonne House Fire Nearly a dozen people were displaced in a Bayonne fire early Christmas Morning.  Flames consumed the rear portion of the first floor of 9 Andrew St., when crews arrived around 2 a.m. Friday, Dec. 25, Bayonne Fire Chief Keith Weaver said.  Firefighters stretched multiple hand-lines in to the building, keeping the blaze from spreading to the second floor and adjacent building. The fire reached two alarms as crews conducted an extensive overhaul, in search of hidden pockets of fire in the walls and ceiling spaces of the building. Eleven people were displaced and are …
Worker Dies In Bayonne Industrial Accident Worker Dies In Bayonne Industrial Accident
Worker Dies In Bayonne Industrial Accident A worker died in an industrial accident over the weekend in Bayonne, authorities said. First responders found the man seriously injured at the eastern edge of the former Military Ocean Terminal at the Bayonne Dry Dock, around 9:10 a.m. Sunday, the City's emergency management office said. Medics from McCabe Ambulance and the Bayonne Fire Department performed CPR on the victim, who was transported to the Jersey City Medical Center. The unidentified worker later died of his injuries. An investigation is being led by the Port Authority Police Department.
Kayaker Rescued From Water Off Bayonne Kayaker Rescued From Water Off Bayonne
Kayaker Rescued From Water Off Bayonne Rescuers pulled a kayaker from the water in Bayonne late Saturday afternoon. The victim, who responders said was alert and suffering from hypothermia, was taken to Bayonne Medical Center after being rescued off Lefante Way while holding on to the kayak around 5 p.m. “At 4:35 p.m. [Saturday], the Bayonne Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a kayaker in distress on the east side waterways," Bayonne Fire Chief Keith Weaver said.  "Responding firefighters found a kayaker clinging to his vessel in the middle of the inlet that separates the Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor (former MOT)…
13 Homeless After Bayonne Fire 13 Homeless After Bayonne Fire
13 Homeless After Bayonne Fire More than a dozen people were displaced in a Bayonne fire Friday, authorities said. City firefighters responded to 9 New St., for a basement blaze just before 8:50 a.m., Bayonne Fire Chief Keith Weave said. The fire was knocked out in less than 30 minutes before it spread to an adjacent house, the chief said. The Bayonne Office of Emergency Management Red Cross is working with the displaced residents.
UPDATE: Authorities ID Couple Killed In Bayonne Fire, 32 Residents Displaced UPDATE: Authorities ID Couple Killed In Bayonne Fire, 32 Residents Displaced
Update: Authorities ID Couple Killed In Bayonne Fire, 32 Residents Displaced Authorities have identified the two victims of Friday morning's Bayonne apartment building fire. Balbina Macchio, 75, and John Macchio, 65, were found lifeless in Unit 236 of the Islandview Court blaze just before 2 a.m., the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office said. They were transported to Bayonne Medical Center, where they were pronounced dead, the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office said. All 12 units in the building were affected by the fire and a total of 32 occupants have been displaced — 28 adults and four children. Firefighters responding to the early-morning blaze saw heavy flames s…
UPDATE: Authorities ID Couple Killed In Bayonne Fire, 32 Residents Displaced UPDATE: Authorities ID Couple Killed In Bayonne Fire, 32 Residents Displaced
Update: Authorities ID Couple Killed In Bayonne Fire, 32 Residents Displaced Authorities have identified the two victims of Friday morning's Bayonne apartment building fire. Balbina Macchio, 75, and John Macchio, 65, were found lifeless in Unit 236 of the Islandview Court blaze just before 2 a.m., the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office said. They were transported to Bayonne Medical Center, where they were pronounced dead, the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office said. All 12 units in the building were affected by the fire and a total of 32 occupants have been displaced — 28 adults and four children. Firefighters responding to the early-morning blaze saw heavy flames s…
Man Accused Of Setting Two Vehicles On Fire In Bayonne Man Accused Of Setting Two Vehicles On Fire In Bayonne
Man Accused Of Setting Two Vehicles On Fire In Bayonne A 40-year-old Bayonne man was arrested Saturday on a charge of arson, police said.  Jamil J. Golson, 40, was taken into custody at 19th Street and Avenue C on a warrant issued in connection with a fire Sept. 19.  Around 2 a.m. that morning, the Bayonne Fire Department found two vehicles engulfed in flames at 27th and Broadway. After putting the fire out, investigators determined that cardboard boxes nearby had been set alight and the fire spread to the parked vehicles.  Police investigators identified Golson as the person who started the fire. 
First Responders Rescue Dog From The Water In Bayonne First Responders Rescue Dog From The Water In Bayonne
First Responders Rescue Dog From The Water In Bayonne Police and firefighters Saturday responded when a runaway dog found herself in the strong currents of the Kill Van Kull between Bayonne and Staten Island. The dog’s owner was taking “Cher” for a walk around 3 p.m. at Dennis Collins Park on the banks of the waterway when she got loose. Bayonne police officers were attempting to retrieve her when she jumped into the Kill Van Kull, a strait between Bayonne and Staten Island that runs under the Bayonne Bridge. The Bayonne Fire Department responded with land units as well as Marine One. Port Authority police officers also joined in the rescue e…