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Pastor, 4 Firefighters Critical After Explosion Destroys NY Church Pastor, 4 Firefighters Critical After Explosion Destroys NY Church
Pastor, 4 Firefighters Critical After Explosion Destroys NY Church Several firefighters and a pastor are fighting for their lives following a suspected gas explosion at a church in upstate New York. Emergency crews in Oneida County rushed to Abundant Life Church on Route 12 in Boonville shortly before 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, for reports of an explosion and fire, according to Oneida County 911. A preliminary investigation found that four firefighters from the Boonville Fire Department and the church's pastor, Brandon Pitts, were in the basement when the furnace "activated," triggering an explosion, according to New York State Police.  All fi…

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by Michael Mashburn
Readers Choice
Best Hardware Store In Bergen County In 2024: Home Hardware & Supply Best Hardware Store In Bergen County In 2024: Home Hardware & Supply
Best Hardware Store In Bergen County In 2024: Home Hardware & Supply We are thrilled to announce that Home Hardware & Supply has been named Best Hardware Store in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Whether you're tackling a simple home repair or diving into a full-scale renovation, Home Hardware has everything you need—shelves stocked with everything from plumbing supplies and electrical components to those elusive screws and bolts you’ve been hunting for, according to the store's website. "They have everything you could possibly want," said one Readers' Choice voter. "They even sell propane on Sundays. I have actually walked i…

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by Daily Voice
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NJ Under Mandatory Fire Restrictions, Drought Watch Amid High Risk For Wildfires: What To Know NJ Under Mandatory Fire Restrictions, Drought Watch Amid High Risk For Wildfires: What To Know
NJ Under Mandatory Fire Restrictions, Drought Watch Amid High Risk For Wildfires: What To Know New Jersey officials have implemented high-level fire restrictions due to extremely dry conditions, making forests extremely vulnerable to wildfires. The Stage 3 restrictions prohibit all fires unless they are contained in an elevated stove using only propane, natural gas or electricity, according to the Department of Environmental Protections, which mandated Stage 3 fire restrictions earlier this week. No wood or charcoal fires are allowed, and the use of kerosene or gas torches of any kind is prohibited during the Stage 3 restrictions. The fire ban is in place on all public lands and priv…

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by Cecilia Levine