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Firefighters Battle 3-Alarm Blaze In Middlesex County Firefighters Battle 3-Alarm Blaze In Middlesex County
Firefighters Battle 3-Alarm Blaze In Middlesex County Two homes were heavily damaged by a three-alarm fire that started in a garage in Middlesex Borough, authorities said. On Friday, June 14, at 2:40 a.m., the Middlesex Borough Police Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 832 West Second Street.  Officers arrived on scene and confirmed that a garage was fully engulfed in flames. Prior to the fire spreading to 836 West Second Street, officers were able to safely evacuate the occupants of both residences, Middlesex police said. The Middlesex Fire Department, assisted by firefighters and equipment …

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Family Of Eight Displaced After Central Jersey House Fire Family Of Eight Displaced After Central Jersey House Fire
Family Of Eight Displaced After Central Jersey House Fire A family of eight people was displaced after a home caught fire in Monmouth County, authorities said. Manalapan police responded to the fire at a home on Paddington Court at around 7:38 p.m. on Friday, Apr. 19, a department spokesperson said. Flames and smoke were reportedly coming from the house's laundry room. Firefighters from Gordons Corner, Englishtown, Freehold, and Marlboro were able to put out the fire. No injuries were reported. The New Jersey chapter of the American Red Cross said a family of eight was displaced. Volunteers were helping the family with immediate needs like tempor…

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by Chris Spiker
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'Vibrant, Funny' Gardener's Home Severely Damaged In Central Jersey Fire: Fundraiser 'Vibrant, Funny' Gardener's Home Severely Damaged In Central Jersey Fire: Fundraiser
'Vibrant, Funny' Gardener's Home Severely Damaged In Central Jersey Fire: Fundraiser A Central Jersey gardening club is rallying to support a woman whose home was severely damaged in a fire, according to a fundraising campaign. Keyport firefighters responded to a basement fire in a home on Cedar Street at around 2:27 p.m. on Wednesday, Apr. 3, according to a Facebook post by Lincoln Hose 2273. When firefighters arrived, they saw smoke coming from the basement windows on all four sides of the house. Despite dealing with heavy rain and 20-mph winds, firefighters were able to knock down the fire in the basement and the wall of the first floor. No one was injured…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Three-Alarm Fire Guts 4 Condos In Aberdeen Three-Alarm Fire Guts 4 Condos In Aberdeen
Three-Alarm Fire Guts 4 Condos In Aberdeen A three-alarm fire damaged four condominiums in Aberdeen early Thursday, Nov. 30, authorities said. The fire broke out at about 3:10 a.m. at Wyndham Condominiums on Winchester Court, according to Aberdeen Police Chief Mattew Lloyd. Four condo units were damaged by the fire, two seriously, Lloyd said. The American Red Cross along with Aberdeen and Monmouth County Office of Emergency Management were assisting the victims, he said. There were no injuries to occupants or first responders. The fire is under investigation by the Aberdeen Police, Monmouth County Prosecutors Office and Monmouth…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Firefighters Quickly Douse Blaze On Jersey Shore Firefighters Quickly Douse Blaze On Jersey Shore
Firefighters Quickly Douse Blaze On Jersey Shore A family safely escaped a house fire in Howell, but a firefighter was injured, authorities said. The fire broke out at 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 9 at 948 Route 33, Howell police said. A 9-1-1 call was placed by an Eatontown firefighter who observed smoke coming from the residence. Upon arrival of the responding patrol officers, all occupants of the home were already safely evacuated, police said. Fire departments responded quickly containing and extinguishing the fire.  One firefighter suffered a cut to the hand. The firefighter was treated at the scene by the Howell Police EMS Division …

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Angels In Blue From Small NJ Town Honored For Saving Convulsing Infant's Life Angels In Blue From Small NJ Town Honored For Saving Convulsing Infant's Life
Angels In Blue From Small NJ Town Honored For Saving Convulsing Infant's Life Guardian angels come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Three of them were all wearing blue one steamy day last summer when an infant suddenly stopped breathing in Cresskill. Cresskill Police Officer Bryan Gil was working a road detail at the intersection of Union Avenue and Piermont Road when he heard a young mother scream for help. Her child, barely 15 months old, had begun convulsing. Gil radioed for EMS and other resources, then began delivering back blows to help clear the infant's airway. Arriving instantly were Officer Andrew Vigorita, who continued the back blows, and Officer Michae…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Mobile Home Destroyed By Fire In Central Jersey Mobile Home Destroyed By Fire In Central Jersey
Mobile Home Destroyed By Fire In Central Jersey A mobile home was destroyed by fire in South Brunswick, authorities said. The fire broke out shortly after 6 p.m. Monday May 1 in a home on Maine Street in the Monmouth Mobile Home Park off Route 1, according to South Brunswick police. When officers and firefighters arrived there was heavy smoke and visible fire at the rear of the home.  The two residents who lived there had already gotten out of the home. Nearby homes were quickly evacuated. The Kendall Park, Monmouth Junction, and Kingston Fire Departments battled the blaze. At the fire sceneMonmouth Junction Volunteer FD Kendall P…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
1 Dead, 2nd Critical In House Fire In Manchester 1 Dead, 2nd Critical In House Fire In Manchester
1 Dead, 2nd Critical In House Fire In Manchester One person was killed and a second woman is in critical condition after a fire at a multi-family home Sunday night, March 19, authorities said. Three Manchester police officers were brought to the hospital for smoke inhalation and released, they said. The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office said one woman was killed and a second remained in critical condition on Monday, March 20. The fire broke out at 6:51 p.m. at a quadplex on Heron Street in the Cedar Glen West section of town, Manchester police said. Arriving police saw a home fully engulfed in flames and were told by family members that …

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Families Displaced, 1 Hurt By Toms River Apartment House Fire Families Displaced, 1 Hurt By Toms River Apartment House Fire
Families Displaced, 1 Hurt By Toms River Apartment House Fire Two families were displaced and one person was seriously hurt in an apartment house fire, authorities said. On Sunday, Oct. 23, at approximately 11:20 p.m., multiple police and fire units were dispatched to Edgewood Drive for a reported apartment structure fire, Toms River police said. Upon arrival, there were many residents already outside and knocking on doors to assist in evacuating the building.  Officers were met by residents Jordan Finkle and Dominic Dowd, who said that they had just assisted in rescuing a woman from the burning apartment and, although they d…

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by Jon Craig
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HEROES: Paterson's Bravest Rescue Resident In Three-Building Blaze HEROES: Paterson's Bravest Rescue Resident In Three-Building Blaze
Heroes: Paterson's Bravest Rescue Resident In Three-Building Blaze UPDATE: A vicious blaze was engulfing one two-family home and significantly damaging two other residences -- displacing 26 tenants in all -- when Paterson firefighters rescued a resident in a wheelchair. PHOTO GALLERY: BTFirePhotos The four-alarm Warren Street fire broke out in one of the tightly bunched buildings up the street from Public School No. 10 shortly before 8 a.m. Sunday. It spread quickly. The city's bravest immediately got the trapped resident out before retreating to battle the blaze from the exterior. The main body of the fire was knocked down by 9:45 a.m., a little under …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
8 Kids, 4 Adults Dead In 'Devastating' Philadelphia Fire 8 Kids, 4 Adults Dead In 'Devastating' Philadelphia Fire
8 Kids, 4 Adults Dead In 'Devastating' Philadelphia Fire Eight children and four adults were confirmed dead in a fire that swept through a Philadelphia rowhouse early Wednesday morning, city officials said. Had the smoke alarms in the N. 23 Street building been working properly, though, things might have turned out differently, Mayor Jim Kenney's office said in a news release.  “This is, without a doubt, one of the most tragic days in our city’s history,” said Kenney, the son of a firefighter, at a news conference Wednesday. “Losing so many kids is just devastating.” Fire companies arrived at 6:40 a.m. and found heavy fire coming …

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by Cecilia Levine
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UPDATE: Two Cats, Dog Die In North Jersey House Fire UPDATE: Two Cats, Dog Die In North Jersey House Fire
Update: Two Cats, Dog Die In North Jersey House Fire Two cats and a dog died in a pre-Christmas fire that severely damaged a Bergenfield home. Firefighters who responded within three minutes were met by flames on the first floor of the 2½-story Lunn Avenue home shortly after 1 p.m., Bergenfield Fire Chief Edward J Kneisler III said. "Because the fire was extending to the upper floors, a second alarm was requested," the chief said. Kneisler declared the fire under control in about 45 minutes. A firefighter was treated at a local hospital for a minor arm injury, the chief said, adding that the residents were evaluated by the Bergenfield Volu…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Pre-Christmas Fire Severely Damages North Jersey Home Pre-Christmas Fire Severely Damages North Jersey Home
Pre-Christmas Fire Severely Damages North Jersey Home Two cats and a dog died in a pre-Christmas fire that severely damaged a Bergenfield home. Firefighters who responded within three minutes were met by flames on the first floor of the 2½-story Lunn Avenue home shortly after 1 p.m., Bergenfield Fire Chief Edward J Kneisler III said. "Because the fire was extending to the upper floors, a second alarm was requested," the chief said. Kneisler declared the fire under control in about 45 minutes. A firefighter was treated at a local hospital for a minor arm injury, the chief said, adding that the residents checked out OK when evaluated by the B…

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by Jerry DeMarco
News
Fatality Confirmed In Multi-Alarm Paterson Blaze That Destroys One Home, Threatens Others Fatality Confirmed In Multi-Alarm Paterson Blaze That Destroys One Home, Threatens Others
Fatality Confirmed In Multi-Alarm Paterson Blaze That Destroys One Home, Threatens Others UPDATE: Authorities on Saturday confirmed the death of a resident in a late-night Paterson house fire that responders said could have been much worse. Firefighters moved quickly to keep the four-alarm Lafayette Street blaze from spreading, snuffing the threat such a fire posed to the neighborhood of tightly bunched wood-frame houses barely two blocks from the Passaic River. Paterson's bravest responded to a call of a fire with people possibly trapped at 103 Lafayette Street shortly after 11 p.m., Deputy Fire Chief William Henderson said. Firefighters found heavy flames on the second floor,…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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23 Displaced, Two Hospitalized In Paterson Multi-Family House Fire 23 Displaced, Two Hospitalized In Paterson Multi-Family House Fire
23 Displaced, Two Hospitalized In Paterson Multi-Family House Fire Nearly two dozen people were displaced by Paterson’s second fire of the day, officials said. Both a firefighter apparently suffering from heat exhaustion and a civilian who'd inhaled smoke were taken to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center for treatment Sunday night, Public Safety Director Jerry Speziale said A citizen rang the doorbell of Paterson’s Northside Firehouse on Temple Street shortly after 5 p.m. to report a fire in a multi-family house up the block, Speziale said. The two-alarm blaze quickly went to three bells after firefighters found heavy flames in the basement and rear of …

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by Jerry DeMarco
News
Fire Captain Hospitalized With Burns, Pre-Dawn Paterson Blaze Displaces 49 Fire Captain Hospitalized With Burns, Pre-Dawn Paterson Blaze Displaces 49
Fire Captain Hospitalized With Burns, Pre-Dawn Paterson Blaze Displaces 49 UPDATE: A Paterson fire captain was hospitalized for burns sustained in an overnight blaze that displaced nearly 50 people, authorities said. Firefighters quickly went to defensive operations as flames tore through the 3½-story, wood-frame building on North 7th Street after igniting shortly after 2 a.m. Most of the interior collapsed within an hour. The fire captain was taken to St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston with burns that weren't considered life-threatening, authorities said. The interior quickly collapsed in the blaze on North 7th Street in Paterson.Joseph Fehl for DAIL…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
PHOTOS: 2-Alarm Oil Fire Ravages Morris County Apartment Building PHOTOS: 2-Alarm Oil Fire Ravages Morris County Apartment Building
Photos: 2-Alarm Oil Fire Ravages Morris County Apartment Building The Budd Lake Fire Department and several other emergency crews jumped to action to douse a two-alarm blaze that ravaged a Morris County apartment building Thursday morning. The fire broke out at building 2 of the Village Green Apartment Complex in Budd Lake around 8:30 a.m., police said. A resident was cooking and tried to use water to put out a pan of oil that caught fire, Mount Olive Police said. Crews arrived and observed heavy smoke and large, billowing flames coming from the roof of the building, authorities said. While working to extinguish the blaze, Budd Lake firefighters had to …

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
UPDATE: Paterson Blaze Destroys Multi-Family Home, Damages Others, Displaces 53, Injures Two UPDATE: Paterson Blaze Destroys Multi-Family Home, Damages Others, Displaces 53, Injures Two
Update: Paterson Blaze Destroys Multi-Family Home, Damages Others, Displaces 53, Injures Two Flames tore through several connected Paterson homes overnight Thursday, displacing 53 residents. Two civilians sustained minor injuries in the four-alarm Mill Street blaze, which destroyed a ground-floor hair salon and all of the apartments in the building where it began shortly before 2:30 a.m. One resident climbed out his second-floor apartment window before firefighters rescued him. Three surrounding residences sustained varying degrees of damage, officials said. "All of the buildings are interconnected and have common spaces for fire to travel,” Fire Chief Brian McDermott explained. …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Community Rallies For Kennel Owners Who Lost Jersey Shore Home, Pets To Lightning Strike Blaze Community Rallies For Kennel Owners Who Lost Jersey Shore Home, Pets To Lightning Strike Blaze
Community Rallies For Kennel Owners Who Lost Jersey Shore Home, Pets To Lightning Strike Blaze A Jersey Shore couple best known for working magic with animals, especially as popular dog-training professionals, were left homeless on Wednesday after a lightning strike destroyed their house and kennel -- killing several pets, authorities said,  Friends and clients of Liz Casterlin and Mark Buglio -- owners of J&R Kennel LLC at 318 Beckerville Road in Manchester -- have made a plea to the community to donate food and essential supplies to the couple.   At least two cats, a bird and several reptiles died in the fast-moving fire, which broke out in the 1½-story ranch hou…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Lightning Strike Fire Engulfs Jersey Shore Home Lightning Strike Fire Engulfs Jersey Shore Home
Lightning Strike Fire Engulfs Jersey Shore Home UPDATE: A lightning strike Wednesday ignited a fire that destroyed a Jersey Shore home and killed several pets. Two cats, a bird and several reptiles died in the Beckerville Road fire, which broke out in the 1½-story ranch house shortly before 3 p.m., Manchester Township police said. Responders included firefighters from Whiting, Manchester, Ridgeway, Forked River, Lakehurst, Cassville and Whitesville, as well as Manchester Township EMS and police. No injuries were reported. The American Red Cross found temporary lodging and provided supplies to the family.

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
PHOTOS: Roaring Blaze Destroys Garfield Apartment Building PHOTOS: Roaring Blaze Destroys Garfield Apartment Building
Photos: Roaring Blaze Destroys Garfield Apartment Building A fast-moving fire destroyed a Garfield apartment building before dawn Thursday. The general-alarm blaze broke out at the 91 Jewell Street Apartments around 1:30 a.m. and quickly consumed the top floor and roof of the three-story multi-family building. Garfield police forced their way in and got all residents to safety, Police Capt. Richard Uram said. One resident was hospitalized with injuries that weren't considered life-threatening. Two police officers were treated for smoke inhalation, Uram said. The American Red Cross relocated three families and assisted 16 other residents, the ca…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Perth Amboy Neighbors Raise Money For Families Displaced By Fire Perth Amboy Neighbors Raise Money For Families Displaced By Fire
Perth Amboy Neighbors Raise Money For Families Displaced By Fire Friends, family and neighbors of 30 victims of a weekend fire in Perth Amboy are raising money to support relocation of tenants who lost their apartments and belongings. At least two GoFuneMe fundraising campaigns have been launched for victims of the weekend fire that gutted two multi-family homes on Madison Avenue. The displaced families are being assisted by both the city and the American Red Cross. No residents were injured, fire officials said. One Perth Amboy fire captain was treated for a minor injury and released, they said. Two houses were destroyed by the afternoon fire that…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Feds Smash Hundreds Of Online Coronavirus Scams -- And Tell You What To Look For Feds Smash Hundreds Of Online Coronavirus Scams -- And Tell You What To Look For
Feds Smash Hundreds Of Online Coronavirus Scams -- And Tell You What To Look For Federal authorities said they've gotten help from domain providers and others in smashing hundreds of online sites exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic to commit fraud and other crimes. As of Tuesday, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) had received and reviewed more than 3,600 complaints related to COVID-19 scams, the Justice Department said Wednesday. Many of them “operated from websites that advertised fake vaccines and cures, operated fraudulent charity drives, delivered malware, or hosted various other types of scams,” federal officials said in a release. To attract traffic, t…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Business
Foodtown Supermarkets Get Makeover: Say Hello To Fresh Grocer Foodtown Supermarkets Get Makeover: Say Hello To Fresh Grocer
Foodtown Supermarkets Get Makeover: Say Hello To Fresh Grocer New Jersey’s four Foodtown supermarkets are converting to The Fresh Grocer over the next four weeks. The rebranded stores in Washington Township, North Haledon, Cedar Grove and Colonia “will continue to offer restaurant-quality take home meals with best in market pricing, and a wide variety of high quality fresh foods at low prices,” the Maniaci family and its Nicholas Markets company said Tuesday. Instacart, the on-demand and online grocery delivery service, will also be available to customers, they said. “Customers can expect all the favorite parts of their store to remain while new prod…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
2 Injured, 4 Families Displaced In Newark Fire 2 Injured, 4 Families Displaced In Newark Fire
2 Injured, 4 Families Displaced In Newark Fire Four Newark families were displaced in a house fire early Sunday morning, officials said. A two-story Vermont Avenue building went up in flames around 6 a.m., Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose said. A female firefighter was treated after she fell and hurt her back, and a building resident was taken to a local hospital for evaluation, Ambrose said. The blaze was under control by 6:40 a.m. and is being investigated by the Newark Fire Division’s Arson Unit. The American Red Cross is working with the four displaced families. PHOTOS BY ROB MUNSON VIA @NJFIRES TWITTER

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by Cecilia Levine