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8 Pets Rescued, 2 Cats Killed In Central Jersey House Fire; 3 People Hurt 8 Pets Rescued, 2 Cats Killed In Central Jersey House Fire; 3 People Hurt
8 Pets Rescued, 2 Cats Killed In Central Jersey House Fire; 3 People Hurt Eight cats were rescued but two other cats died in Thursday's house fire in Middlesex County. An 11th cat remains missing. One of the home's residents was injured, authorities said. A police officer, firefighter and the resident all were taken to the hospital with injuries from fire, police said. At about 1 p.m., Spotswood police responded to Fernhead Avenue on a report of a house fire.  Patrol officers found flames and heavy smoke coming from the top of the home. Officers assisted the residents in exiting the home while also gathering some of the family pets, police said. One of the p…

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by Jon Craig
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Weekend Explosion Damages Three Middlesex County Homes Weekend Explosion Damages Three Middlesex County Homes
Weekend Explosion Damages Three Middlesex County Homes An explosion related to an early-morning fire damaged three Central Jersey homes over the weekend. Helmetta's volunteer firefighters responded to 1 High St. around 3 a.m. Sunday, and put out the fire that broke out. The subsequent explosion was caused by propane tanks on a trailer, initial reports says. No injuries were reported, though three homes were damaged, the Helmetta OEM said. The Helmetta Volunteer Fire Department, Fire Marshal’s Office, DPW, Spotswood police, Spotswood EMS, Spotswood OEM, Middlesex County Hazmat, and Sayreville Building Department all responded.

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by Cecilia Levine